Welcome to Frankly Fodder, a collection of homegrown recipes, tips, articles and information with a focus on real, HONEST, SIMPLE and WHOLESOME food that is good for your body and doesn't cost the Earth. Born from my love of good food and passion for the environment, Frankly Fodder is a project that aims to bring connection back to our food and where it comes from, as it is easy to forget that the produce we eat comes from the soil beneath our feet.
With a worldwide increase of environmental issues surrounding our food industry - including over consumption, under production for an ever growing population, globalisation, and agricultural systems that cause environmental degradation - I believe that by connecting the dots between farm and table, we as individuals can make major change on a small scale. Growing up with a backyard veggie garden and parents who were keen on organic growing, permaculture and whole foods, I was lucky enough to have a pretty sound understanding of good food from a young age. Throughout my late childhood and early teens I found my interest in environmentalism, anything from conservation to sustainable design took my fancy, but it wasn't until 2014 when I switched to a vegan diet that I started to become interested in the impact of food on the environment. These days I'm mostly plant based and choose not to associate myself (or this project) with veganism for several reasons, some of which I'll touch on in blog posts later down the line. I've spent the latter half of my short 19 years living with my family in the Aldinga Arts Ecovillage on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. To say that living in a permaculture village has impacted my worldview on sustainability would be a major understatement. Not only has living here shaped my beliefs on environmentalism but it has given me so many opportunities to learn and understand (to an extent) how food is produced, as well as introduce me to programs like WWOOFing. Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms or Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a network of worldwide organisations that offer homestays on organic farms in exchange for a few hours work each day. It was through WWOOF that I was able to spend a year abroad in the UK and Europe, immersing myself in agriculture to feed my hunger for information on sustainable food production. It has been over the last two years, volunteering at the village market garden and working abroad that the ideas behind Frankly Fodder have come to life. With so many blogs and cookbooks out there showcasing the idyllic 'Farm to Table' lifestyle, I wanted to create a platform that encourages the food connection conversation, eating wholesome plant based meals, and focuses on growing what you can wherever you are regardless of whether you own 50 acres or a sunny kitchen windowsill. Frankly Fodder is just that and I can't wait to share my thoughts, ideas and recipes with you. NOTE: Frankly Fodder a platform where I'm sharing my thoughts and opinions on all things sustainability and food. I do not claim to know everything nor do I think that I am right. I merely want to create discussion, so feel free to start a conversation with me on any of my posts or get in touch via the contact form. Karri x
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Brad Nott
4/12/2017 02:43:27 pm
This is a great site ! - Love the beetroot chocolate cake.
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Beau
5/12/2017 07:16:27 am
Fantastic intro. Looks to be an interesting read. I'm curious to read your thoughts on Veganism, as I've struggled with the concept of being associated with an ideology.
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6/1/2018 10:21:26 pm
Having spent most of my working life raising livestock (commercially) and so always having meat in the freezer, I'm now verging on pescatarian. I like it. However vegan is a step too far at this stage. Door still open. This blog helps.
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10/8/2018 03:42:58 pm
Eating a correct balanced diet helps you in maintaining good health. It's important to make the best choice of food to make your diet healthy. You can learn better through online cooking classes or through food tours and at food events.
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mick
4/5/2022 02:29:51 pm
You have a penchant for great valuable blog post. I enjoyed this read a lot. I want to share a school that is specialized in cooking classes. "Trupp the Chef's Table". https://truppthechefstable.com They have courses suited both for beginners and advanced cooks on the kitchen. Once again, thanks!
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