Revival

A message from Brigid ....

I have been a blogger since 2005. At the height of my blogging busy-ness, I had "a small stable" of blogs on different topics: social and political commentary; desert spirituality; food; waste and ....

A few years ago I called time and ceased blogging altogether - although there was an occasional post. I had called it quits. I am an aged woman these days with a couple of serious illnesses. I am not allowed to drive. I am no longer active in organisations. I think it fair to say that I am housebound. I am active on Facebook, although I am not there as often as once I was. I have decided to embark on a re-entry into the blogging world ... beginning with The Trad Pad and, possibly, a return to my food blog, Oz Tucker. I have always used a lot of photographs on my blogs ... and I miss not being out and about with my camera.

The Trad Pad has been my blog for the lovely things of life. The controversial or political has seldom intruded. Occasionally, the spiritual has found its way in, but I kept spirituality for the blog, Desert. I don't yet know if I will revive that. I will stick pretty much to food and the lovely things of life. If I have some regularity with those two categories, I feel that I will be doing well. I hope that, with this blog new friendships can be formed and old friendships renewed; new lovelies discovered; new reflections can enter into the meaning of modern life. I would love to hear from you - particularly if you have suggestions for new topics to enter into the conversation. So, it is a new year. Let's see what it has in store, what it can bring to us. And I hope that those who share the spirit of The Trad Pad can spread the message of a world of beauty, the creativity of humanity, and the joys of simplicity and tradition. ~~~ February, 2017

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Arabella Forge and Frugavore: eating well and understanding where your food comes from




Trad Padders, I want to draw attention to a new book which will hit the bookshops next month.  You might like to put in your request to your local Public Library to purchase the book hot from the press.  Publication details are:


Pub date: September 2010
RRP: $29.95
ISBN: 9781863954891
Imprint: Black Inc.
Format: PB
Size: 180 x 180mm
Extent: 240pp


In this book Arabella Forge covers all the territory of good, sensible, affordable and ethical food and eating.  She is well qualified.  Arabella  is a Melbourne-based nutritionist. She teaches regular cooking classes at CERES Environmental Park and Organic Wholefoods, focusing on traditional techniques. She has featured as a speaker at Slow Food forums and speaks frequently on radio about issues relating to food and health.

Mark your diaries, Trad Padders, because Arabella will be in conversation with Catherine Deveny at Readings Hawthorne bookshop on Thursday 16 September at 6.30pm.  The event is free but Readings do like you to book so please RSVP by email: events@readings.com.au or phone: (03) 9819 1917.


2 comments:

Kitty said...

It's so important to eat well isn't it?

It's been a long time since I was active in the blogosphere. I've made a decision to come back in September and given myself a 30 challenge day to a better and richer life.

I love this beautiful blog of yours Miss eagle!!! Hope you're keeping well my dear firned. xxx

Unknown said...

Health has been problematic, Kitty, but at the moment it is pretty good. Saw your smile box. Looks like a work in progress and such a cute and bright way to do it.

I'm putting a bit of effort - hopefully, in an organised way - into the blogging these days. However, it mainly happens at The Network - http://misseaglesnetwork.blogspot.com

I went to the New News section of the the Melbourne Writers Festival last week. I am trying to be a bit more considered and disciplined about writing. Don't know if I can manage it - but I am giving it a go. So I am taking the opportunity to get this one up and running and up to date too.

I am quite involved in environment things - particularly water and forests - since last we saw each other. This has opened up a whole new spiritual dimension in my life and God is opening up to me many things about his creation and his creative personality.

I hope all is well with you. I have to give Ross McPhee a ring. He is going to give me a tour of the library at Tabor.

Blessings and bliss
Brigid

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