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This month I would like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to one of my personal heroes - Masanobu Fukuoka - who passed away on the 16th of August at the age of 95. He was the pioneer of ‘natural farming’, an organic [1] method by which crops are grown without ploughing, weeding, fertilizers and pesticides. He won awards in India and the Philippines for his work and wrote the widely translated and truly inspirational book ‘The One Straw revolution’. Fukuoka died of natural causes at his home in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, with his family around him. I have admired his work for many years and would love to have met him.
Best wishes,
Christopher Dawson
Founder
Clearspring Authentic Japanese Organic Shoyu and Tamari – new 1L size now available
From this month Clearspring Shoyu and Tamari [1] [2] will be available in a new one litre size. We hope this makes it even easier for you to top up your Clearspring Shoyu Dispensers and to feel a little greener!
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Awards for Clearspring foods
Different to most wasabi [4] products on the market which contain additives and green dyes, Clearspring Wasabi is made from 100% natural ingredients including real wasabi root. Recently its superb quality has been acknowledged at the Great Taste Awards 2008 [3] [5] where it won a gold medal. We are equally pleased to announce that Clearspring Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds were recently commended by The Soil Association.
Cinema ticket giveaway results
Well done to the winners of our ICA cinema ticket giveaway last month. We hope you enjoy the film. We had a good response to the competition, and it was great to get your feedback on our products. Many thanks to all of you who entered.
Soya and Health
Recently soybeans have been getting some bad press as a dietary ingredient. We’d like to set the records straight, weighing up the pros and cons and allowing you to make your own mind up, find out more. [4] [6]
Vegetable of the Month: Leek
The leek - a vegetable so good that the Welsh proudly pin it to their chests as one of their national symbols. Well, we think it’s great too, so, this month we will be exploring its virtues in our seasonal vegetable section [5] [7].
Recipes of the Month
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Noodles and Vegetables in Broth [6] [11] This popular dish is quick and easy to prepare and makes a satisfying light lunch or starter. |
Gingered Sweet Potato & Fennel Stew [7] [12] White miso [13] seasoning gives this dish a sweet lightness that may be enjoyed all year round. |
Apple and Blackberry Pie [8] [14] There’s nothing quite like a homemade fruit pie, and it’s even more delicious when you collect your own blackberries! |
- Foraging for wild food [9] [15]
- The soil association organic fortnight [10] [16]
- A day in the life of an organic allotment [11] [17]
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