The Sweet Spud on a Farm

The Sweet Spud on a Farm - Episode 74 - Portaferry Cohousing

In this episode we talk about the first ever co-housing project on the island of Ireland, the Portaferry Cohousing. Based on the cohousing community living developed in the 1970’s in Denmark, Heiko Vermeulen jump-started a community living project in Northern Ireland. This project is now in planning permission stage and we talk about what co-housing project is, what it means to live within a co-housing community, why it may be beneficial to one’s wellbeing and why it may not be for everyone. Check out www.portaferrycohousing.org Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

The Sweet Spud on a Farm - Episode 73 - Lightfoot

In this short and ‘light’ episode I visit a zero waste shop in Bangor and talk to one of its founders Paula. We talk about the young venture and the reasons why Paula and her two co-founders started Lightfoot. We chat about shopping and how it should be done to minimise the negative impact on our environment and as always, we talk a bit about food. https://lightfootzerowaste.com/about-us/ Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

The Sweet Spud on a Farm - Episode 72 - Glenside Farm

In this episode I visit Glenside Farm – a social enterprise run and developed by a lovely couple Malini and Ian who have decided to share their space with those who need some fresh air, space to think, breathe, be and reconnect with nature and themselves. Malini and I chat about the importance of nature, natural rhythms, connection with animals and Indian food. Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

The Sweet Spud on a Farm - Episode 71 - Mourne Larder

In this episode we continue with our ‘zero waste’ series. This time I sit down with a sustainable chef Paul Cunningham, and we talk about sustainability, foraging, wasteless cooking, his secret dining events and plans to open up a sustainable hot food bar. Paul shares many tips for waste free cooking and a couple of plant based recipes. Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com

The Sweet Spud on a Farm - Episode 70 - Refill Quarter

In this episode Alice Wilkinson, one of the founders of Belfast refill store the Refill Quarter, talks about leading a reductions life, her passion for sustainability and tips for making little changes than can have a great impact. She also shares a simply delicious recipe for steamed broccoli. Music by Mark J Adair of Syncwood Studios www.syncwoodstudios.com Artwork by Gemma O'Hagan www.gemmaohagandesign.com