The Good Life
Advertising enquiries: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 Editorial enquiries: goodlife@echo.net.au www.echo.net.au/good-life
Vegan degustation at the Beet – make 2018 your best year yet Join the team at Beet, Byron’s vegan restaurant on 4 January 2018 and learn how to optimise your health through a plant-based diet with nutrition expert Robyn Chuter. The Beet team are promising this will be a fun and informative event that could be the way to make 2018 your best year yet! Robyn will give a presentation that will include the five surprising health benefits of a plant-based diet, plus a Q&A, followed by a 6-course degustation. Booking and prepayment are essential – $70 per person including a welcome drink and canape on arrival. Robyn is a university qualified naturopath in private practice since 1995, with a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) and a Diploma of Naturopathy. She is an Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine-certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and also holds a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. Robyn was recognised as one of the Top 25 Most Popular Health and Fitness Services for 2016 by Health4You.
Degustation menu Local organic stuffed zucchini flowers Melon salad with organic local greens Miso pumpkin & spinach crespelle Fettuccini Boscaiola Raw key lime and avocado pie Vegan cheese tasting plate *All items are gluten free More info: The Beet Vegan Restaurant Woolworths Plaza, Jonson St, Byron Bay Thursday 4 January 2018, 6pm start. For bookings and information call 6685 6520 or email hello@ thebeet.com.au. More Robyn Chuter info: www.empowertotalhealth. com.au.
From the Mountain to the Market By Ben Schmitz Working on the land is a great way to bio-energetically co-create with this incredible country we are so blessed to be a part of; it is also a way for many to create a source of rich wealth. Steve Shakeshaft, an uncertified organic turmeric and ginger farmer, and partner Anastasia Fetotovaha, have been growing a crop up in the magical mountains of Wilsons Creek. ‘I get a good feeling about growing the best produce I can,’ says Steve. ‘It’s not about growing your plants, it’s about looking after your soil.’ Three years ago the land was overgrown with lantana;
Steve saw this as a great opportunity to nitrogen fix the soil. ‘You have to think with a green mind,’ says Anastasia. Our farmers here in Mullumbimby and the local surrounding Shire pride themselves on quality; all produce grown here holds a deep medicinal benefit for all. With low fruit and vege prices and high-quality produce at our local markets it creates a desirable, healthy, family-inclusive and interactive space that acts as a catalyst for growth and education across a wide spectrum of personal and community-centred ideals. It is here at our local markets that people from different backgrounds and incomes come to share knowledge and wisdom, exchange goods and educate others through participation. This interrelation of soil and toil is beneficial not only in an economic sense for local families, but also for our bodies and minds, establishing friendships and a biodynamic relationship with nature. This is a win-win, for farmers and customers are reflections of the
strength and the spirit of this great community. From the rich krasnozem soils of the mountains, ideal for farming, to the rich hearts of all those who co-create a communal seedbank of wealth. Photo by Simon Haslam: Ben Schmitz: Working on the land is a great way to energetically co-create with this country.
Good Taste
Eating Out Guide echo.net.au/good-taste
BYRON BAY
BALLINA
Success Thai
Ballina RSL Club
Level One Café Special
1 Grant St, Ballina 6681 9500 www.ballinarsl.com.au Open 7 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
A Flat Bread Pizza & a schooner of Iron Jack Lager or a glass of Long Row Red, White or Sparkling wine or Nine Vines Rosé.... Just $20
Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798
11am to 8pm daily. We practise the responsible service of alcohol.
www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
WATERFRONT DINING Come watch the boats go by and the dolphins play whilst you take in one of our SENSATIONAL SUNSETS
Open 7.30am Daily. Open till late Thurs–Sun Coffee, breakfast, lunch & dinner, functions & weddings. Fully Licensed. 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina 6686 5259 / 6685 6011
WharfBarBallina@gmail.com.au www.WharfBarBallina.com.au
Slo-mo Joes Open every day From 11am till late Corner of Fletcher St and Bay Lane, Byron Bay
6685 7502 IG - @slomojoes
Main Street
BANGALOW
Butcher Baker Coffee / Breakfast / Lunch 7 days from 7am Dinner Friday & Saturday Nights 13 Byron Street, Bangalow 6687 2088
HAPPY HOUR every Friday & Saturday 5–6.30pm $12 tapas share plates and $5 tap beer & cider Offering a relaxed atmosphere in one of Bangalow’s beautiful heritage buildings, Butcher Baker has a fresh local menu, in-house bakery with freshly baked sourdoughs, sweet treats and fantastic local coffee. Fully licensed with Australian local craft beer on tap and a carefully curated wine list. www.butcherbaker.com.au @butcherbakerbangalow
BRUNSWICK HEADS
Bernardi’s Gelato & Espresso Bar
Open 7 days 9am–5pm Salad bar closes 3pm Juice bar closes from 4pm 22 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads 6685 1988
North Coast news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au
New Salad Bar offering custom made fresh sandwiches/rolls/wraps. Mouthwatering Jaffle Menu. Free-range meats, gluten free options. Extensive Juice & smoothie Menu Traditional Italian Gelato made in house.
Open 7 days 11.30am until late Call to make a reservation or for takeaway orders 18 Jonson Street 6680 8832
Luscious Foods
Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Open Friday nights 6–9pm Live music and BYO 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228
SPECIAL $12 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away. DAILY HAPPY HOUR FROM 3 TILL 5 PM Slow down & chill out! Immerse yourself in Slo-mo Joes relaxing vibes while you enjoy live music & delicious flavours inspired from around the world. There’s something for everyone; from slow-cooked meats to mouth-watering burgers and nutritious salads. Guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
Gourmet burgers created by chefs Cocktails, wine and beers served all damn day. Group bookings available, please email mainstreetburgerbar@gmail.com for reservations. Contemporary and Middle Eastern flavours • Breakfast and lunch • Wood-fired pizzas • Fresh juices • Great coffee www.lusciousfoods.com.au
ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: adcopy@echo.net.au | 6684 1777 | echo.net.au/good-taste
The Byron Shire Echo December 27, 2017 45