Empty Skies, empty shelves

Lot of people in the blogosphere/net from the UK posting about empty shelves in the supermarkets because airfreighted food is not arriving.

Hedgewizard - Empty Skies, empty shelves

Telegraph - food rotting in Kenya

Green Review

Maenwhile, I have spent a good day at Belvedere at the Self Sufficiency Show - where there's no evidence of any food shortages, as we're eating locally. Organic beef, milk, cheese, bread, all produced within a 10 mile radius is on offer. Local and delicious. Lots of interesting plants and seeds so that you can grow your own vegetables also.

Show on again tomorrow - get yourselves out there and hedge your bets in case this volcano stuff goes on for longer...



Title courtesy of Hedgewizard - I'm to tired to think of anthing else - thank you!

Discover Mullingar

For my local readers, just wanted to let you know about an interesting event happening on September 27th. It's a showcase for all that's interesting, local, good in Mullingar. For further details see here

I'll be publicising my upcoming courses there (and here), but on the day there will be local food producers (including my brother with a big pot of stew made with his organic beef), arts and crafts, sports organisations - I'm going to have to try to find time to get away from my stand and see some of the other exhibits. Some of them will be taking place in the new County council buildings - where last nights launch was held - it's worth a visit just to see that, it's a beautiful space. Hope to see you there!