Results tagged “fairtrade”
By Andrew Williams
No Christmas preparations are complete without stocking up the larder, filling up the fridge and hoarding food. Without getting into the ethical minefield of excessive consumption, it's fair to say that there are probably a few festive treats we could all do without.
By Andrew Williams
Halloween is fast approaching and the Wharf will soon be awash with youngsters dressed in frightening clothes and demanding confectionery. No change there then. When the knock on the door comes, you might like to consider offering an ethical choice of sweet treats for the kids.
By Andrew Williams
The problem with having an Indian summer as we seemed to this year, with balmy September nights and sunny weekends, is that winter hits you all the harder. Hats and scarves and cosy nights in front of the fire have replaced sunshine and summer.
By Andrew Williams
We're running a great event called the Sustainable Events Summit, looking at how organisers can reduce the negative impact of their events.
One of the key aims of the day is to give people practical actions to take back to their businesses and organisations.
By Andrew Williams
Awareness is a word that's bandied around a lot at the moment.
We're always being asked to be more aware about this issue or that cause, and it can be tricky to keep track of which hot topic we're supposed to be caring about.
By Andrew Williams
Food is the centrepiece of most Christmases. From roast turkey, to turkey curry, to turkey sandwiches to turkey supreme, the gift that keeps on giving usually lasts well after the last cracker has been pulled.
By Andrew Williams
One thing I’ve never understood about Christmas – why do we have it in the middle of winter? Surely June or July would be much better, and then we could have barbecues and al fresco parties instead of huddling together for warmth.
By Andrew Williams
One of my favourite events we’re involved in this year is The Observer Food Monthly Awards.
If you haven’t entered yet the deadline is this Friday.
