Published on 20th May 2023

Mighty mushroom cook-off against chef Jason Roberts

EATIVITY Editor Moira Geddes takes on Celebrity Chef Jason Roberts in a cook-off to see who makes his budget busting, mighty mushroom breakfast recipe better.

How to care for mushrooms and why they are so great
20th May 2023

How to care for mushrooms and why they are so great

EATIVITY editor Moira Geddes catches up with the general manager of the Australian Mushroom Growers Association and a celebrity chef to find out exactly how mushrooms are grown, ho...

Gippsland Jersey: a better way for dairy
1st May 2022

Gippsland Jersey: a better way for dairy

Gippsland Jersey does dairy differently, sourcing milk from smaller local family dairy farms and paying farmers a fair price. It’s milk that’s good and fair for everybody....

Charlies Fine Food Co: Melbourne-baked biscuits with bite
23rd April 2022

Charlies Fine Food Co: Melbourne-baked biscuits with bite

Jacky Magid managed to turn a bankrupt wholesale biscuit bakery into a $10 million business. When COVID hit, she had to find a way to save her local Aussie food brand from going un...

Sourdough Crumpet Co: made with love
15th April 2022

Sourdough Crumpet Co: made with love

It began as a hobby. Now it’s a successful business with a cult following. Sourdough Crumpet Co makes 100% sourdough crumpets by hand, and they’re out of this world....

Provenir: ethical meat at its best
9th April 2022

Provenir: ethical meat at its best

An online butcher with a big difference, Provenir is Australia’s only mobile on-farm meat processor, delivering the highest welfare meat direct from farms to consumers....

Meet Towri Sheep Cheeses: local Queensland artisan produce ewe'll love
26th March 2022

Meet Towri Sheep Cheeses: local Queensland artisan produce ewe'll love

The Davidson family owns and operates this artisan boutique sheep dairy which produces the kind of award-winning hand-crafted sheep’s milk cheeses that’ll have you baa-ing for ...

Find out where your food comes from at The Farm Byron Bay
4th February 2022

Find out where your food comes from at The Farm Byron Bay

If you want to know more about food provenance, then The Farm Byron Bay is a must for tourists and foodies alike. In this video EATIVITY founder Moira Geddes gives us a quick tour ...

Beach Byron Bay: paradise on a plate
28th January 2022

Beach Byron Bay: paradise on a plate

Eativity founder Moira Geddes takes you to the absolute waterfront of Australia's east coast for some cool, coastal chic fine dining at Beach Byron Bay....

Local Byron Bay food heroes
21st January 2022

Local Byron Bay food heroes

Eativity Founder Moira Geddes travels to Byron Bay on the Australian east coast, where she meets some of the region's local food producers who explain why farmers' markets and loca...

Front row seats to the sushi masters at Sake
3rd December 2021

Front row seats to the sushi masters at Sake

This week we left the city and ventured across Sydney Harbour to Manly for a night out at Sake Restaurant and Bar for an entertaining and fascinating insight to the skill and art o...

Look inside the new Fratelli Fresh restaurant
19th November 2021

Look inside the new Fratelli Fresh restaurant

The new Fratelli Fresh restaurant in the Rocks in Sydney delivers all the favourites families have come to know and love, plus a new exciting menu for the more sophisticated diner....

How to carve a spooky pine
22nd October 2021

How to carve a spooky pine

Australian pineapple growers have been doing it tough, so this Halloween, why not show your support and carve a spooky pine instead of a pumpkin....

Spring planting guide
1st October 2021

Spring planting guide

Spring is well and truly here which means it’s time for Spring planting. In this video, I give you a peak into my little urban patch and share a basic planting guide based on cli...

How to become an ethical eater
24th September 2021

How to become an ethical eater

Four out of five Australians now believe it’s important that meat and eggs are farmed in a humane and ethical way but industry standards haven't caught up with consumer beliefs. ...

What is regenerative farming?
17th September 2021

What is regenerative farming?

With climate change and sustainability at the front of consumers’ minds, regenerative farming is having a revival. In this video Eativity explains what regenerative farming is an...

What is sustainable food and tips to eat sustainably
10th September 2021

What is sustainable food and tips to eat sustainably

Sustainable food and eating sustainably is all the rage right now. In this video Eativity explains what sustainable food is and shares five tips on how you can become a more sustai...

Why you should choose organic food
3rd September 2021

Why you should choose organic food

Australian demand for organic products continues to grow at a rapid rate. In this video Eativity explains the benefits of choosing to buy and eat organic food as well as how to kno...

What can and can't go into the compost
28th August 2021

What can and can't go into the compost

It's estimated that about half the waste in household rubbish could be composted. In this video Eativity explains what can and can't go into the compost and shares tips to help you...

Why are bees important and how can we help them?
20th August 2021

Why are bees important and how can we help them?

In recent years, bee populations have been declining which is not good news for our food industry. In this video Eativity explains why bees are so important and shares some easy wa...

What are the benefits of urban farming?
13th August 2021

What are the benefits of urban farming?

Did you know that you don't have to be a farmer or live in a rural area to be able to grow fresh, seasonal produce? In this video Eativity explains the benefits or urban farming an...

How our charities feed the homeless
6th August 2021

How our charities feed the homeless

This homelessness Week Eativity shines a light on the amazing efforts our charities make to feed the homeless....

Who are Australia's best flavoured salt producers?
30th July 2021

Who are Australia's best flavoured salt producers?

Eativity explains how to preserve a healthy salt intake by only choosing the very best flavoured flakes....

What is the local food movement?
25th July 2021

What is the local food movement?

Ever since COVID hit, the local food movement has seen a major resurgence, but what exactly is it? In this video Eativity explains and explores the benefits of eating local....

Award-winning bean-to-bar handmade chocolates
16th July 2021

Award-winning bean-to-bar handmade chocolates

Eativity catches up with the owners of Jasper + Myrtle to hear more about their story and sample some of their highly acclaimed dark chocolate delights....

How to get a natural high from hemp
9th July 2021

How to get a natural high from hemp

Eativity catches up with Hemp Foods Australia to find out more about the nutritional benefits of hemp and best ways to consume this genuinely super food....

Top-quality hyperlocal food to your door
2nd July 2021

Top-quality hyperlocal food to your door

Eativity sits down with organic farmer and Stix Chef Director David Allison to hear his story, explore the mindset behind the growing local food movement and discuss how we're conn...

Gloriously local oats everyone can eat
26th June 2021

Gloriously local oats everyone can eat

GF Oats Australia Founder Kylie Martin introduces her gluten-free oat range and shares her story about becoming Australia's only provider of locally-grown gluten contaminant-free c...

Tea with a twist of wellness
19th June 2021

Tea with a twist of wellness

Tea Tonic founder Lisa Hilbert introduces us to her range of unprocessed organic teas which come with a colourful and health-focused twist of difference....

In-house dining for hungry culture seekers
7th April 2021

In-house dining for hungry culture seekers

Eativity editor Moira Geddes takes her kids to sample the garden to plate creations currently on offer at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre's onsite restaurant Bellbird Dining + Ba...

How to clip your chicken's wings
7th April 2021

How to clip your chicken's wings

Eativity editor Moira Geddes explains why the time has come to clip her backyard chickens' wings and demonstrates how easy it is to do it yourself....

Caring for your backyard chickens
20th November 2020

Caring for your backyard chickens

Eativity editor Moira Geddes talks to chicken breeder John Huntington about the egg laying habits of different chooks and their daily care routine....

Getting set up for backyard chickens
13th November 2020

Getting set up for backyard chickens

Eativity editor Moira Geddes gets some expert advice on how to set up your coop from City Chicks breeder John Huntington....

Bolognese sauce recipe
16th October 2020

Bolognese sauce recipe

Eativity editor Moira Geddes shares her version of a traditional Italian meat sauce that is guaranteed to keep the kids happy and full of vegies....

The only way to grow is up
9th October 2020

The only way to grow is up

Eativity Editor Moira Geddes visits Australia's only commercial-scale vertical farm to see what the future of urban farming looks like....

Beekeeping tips from a commercial apiarist
2nd October 2020

Beekeeping tips from a commercial apiarist

Backyard beekeeping is abuzz with popularity right now but there are several things you need to consider and commit to before deciding to produce your own honey....

Spice Temple's waste minimising home-style fried rice
24th September 2020

Spice Temple's waste minimising home-style fried rice

Eativity editor Moira Geddes puts Spice Temple executive Chef Andy Evans to the test to serve up an easy dinner recipe that anyone can make using leftovers from the fridge....

Six things to know before getting chickens
17th September 2020

Six things to know before getting chickens

Keeping chickens is becoming increasingly popular but before making the commitment, it is essential to do your research so you know what to expect....

Mouat's Farm remains true to customers
3rd September 2020

Mouat's Farm remains true to customers

Apple grower Greg Mouat introduces us to his Batlow orchard and explains why having a road-side stall is so important despite being a large commercial producer....

My little urban patch: week 8
27th August 2020

My little urban patch: week 8

Eativity Editor Moira Geddes adds Spring vegetables to the back yard vegie patch ahead of the busiest time of the year in the garden and as the Winter crop gets closer to harvest....

Local NSW roaster supports fair coffee trade
20th August 2020

Local NSW roaster supports fair coffee trade

Guerrilla Roaster's Mathew Hatcher explains why it is so important to ensure his coffee beans are fully traceable and sourced from suppliers focused on sustainability and quality....

My little urban patch: week 4
13th August 2020

My little urban patch: week 4

One month in and Eativity Editor Moira Geddes discovers that the caterpillars have left the garden but not all of the Winter vegies are doing as well as hoped....

Cold pressed is best
6th August 2020

Cold pressed is best

Nectar Cold Pressed Co-founder Jacinta McCombe explains why her products are nutritionally better for you than conventional juices that rely on on preservatives, concentrates, adde...

My little urban patch: week 2
30th July 2020

My little urban patch: week 2

Eativity Editor Moira Geddes checks in on the winter vegetable crops two weeks after planting them....

My little herb garden
23rd July 2020

My little herb garden

Eativity Editor Moira Geddes adds a winter herb garden to the back yard urban patch....

O. MY now that's hyper-local dining
16th July 2020

O. MY now that's hyper-local dining

Garden to plate experiential restaurant owner Blayne Bertoncello shares the story and passion behind the sustainable regional Victorian business....

My little urban patch
10th July 2020

My little urban patch

Eativity Editor Moira Geddes shows you how easy it is to get your edible garden bed ready before planting....

How much sugar is OK?
3rd June 2020

How much sugar is OK?

Food Fact: Eativity Editor Moira Geddes sweetens your knowledge about how much sugar you should be limiting yourself to on a daily basis....

Welcome to Eativity
1st June 2020

Welcome to Eativity

Eativity Editor Moira Geddes welcomes you to the home of local food news and takes you on a tour of the digital publication....

Easter show favourite hits sweet spot after pivoting online
1st June 2020

Easter show favourite hits sweet spot after pivoting online

Eativity Editor Moira Geddes talks to Fluffy Crunch about The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW's support after the Sydney Royal Easter show was cancelled due to COVID-19....