How to make your own Worm Farm (Hint: It’s cheap, portable and balcony friendly!)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Emily Uebergang Posted in Home & Garden | 8 Comments

How to make your own Worm Farm (Hint: It's cheap, portable and balcony friendly!) - The Urban Ecolife

I may get a few cringes, but I ‘m totally geeking out about the thought of starting up my own worm farm. The excited like a little kid in a candy store kind of excited. Read more ..

Protein Banana Muffins with Cacao nibs & Raisins (Paleo, Gluten-free, outright delish!)

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Emily Uebergang Posted in Recipes | 3 Comments

Sun, sun, and some more sun. Such is the weather of late in Brisbane and boy, could Spring have come any sooner?! Winter was all like, “Hey girl, nice knowing you, but I gotta get back to the Northern‘sphere already. I hear them calling me. I’m totes over you guys down South.”

Now let me respond to by saying, “I am a-ok with this. Adios Winter! It was short and brief but you were lousy in bed anyway. No one looks attractive in Flannelette pajamas, ok? Or onesies for that matter. We are so much better off without you.” Read more ..

Sweet Pumpkin Soup (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-free)

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Emily Uebergang Posted in Recipes | Leave a comment

I love pumpkin but then again, who doesn’t?!

When pumpkin is in season and it’s going for $2kg, I tend to go a little pumpkin crazy. Pumpkin soup, pumpkin curry, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin muffins, you name it! I was craving something sweet for breakfast one fine (but chilly) morning and oatmeal just wasn’t going to cut it. That’s when I put together this sweet pumpkin soup. Read more ..

Grass-fed vs Grain-fed beef & why does it matter?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Emily Uebergang Posted in EcoLiving | 9 Comments

Just like any food you consume, it’s important to know where it’s coming from and what’s gone into the production of said food. Meat is no exception. With steak being a personal favourite treat of mine, let me explain why it is important to choose grass-fed vs grain-fed beef.

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I eat meat.

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Emily Uebergang Posted in EcoLiving, Health & Beauty | 4 Comments

I EAT MEAT ... and lot's of other stuff too (let me explain) - The Urban Ecolife

I love me a good piece of medium-rare cooked steak. Filet Mignon being my favourite. This breaking news may not make the front page of the Sunday paper, but it may make some people gasp in horror. Aren’t I meant to be some kind of eco-conscious citizen? Like a hippy you know… and doesn’t that equate to being a vegan? Read more ..

Urban Permaculture Design Course Review

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Posted in Home & Garden | 2 Comments

As you may know, I have just returned from a week of serious learning, having partipated in an Urban Permaculture course run through the Permaculture Research Institute.

Here’s my take on the week that was… Read more ..