It’s possible to be an ethical omnivore if you care enough to find out where your food came from, how it lived and died and what it ate — and are willing to pay a bit more to benefit the farmers, the animals, the planet and yourself.

If you want to be sure that this most basic of food staples is a good as it can be for flavour and health, making your own is the way to go.

When you cook a chicken or whole fish, don’t throw out the bits you don’t serve. Make your own stock for your next risotto or soup.

Making a supply of homemade tomato sauce for pasta dishes is a great summer holiday activity when tomatoes are at their richest and cheapest. The lineup of jars will look good in the pantry, too.

Ever wondered how to make your own yoghurt? Once, you find out, you won’t go back to the bought stuff!

End-of-year festivities need not mean wasteful indulgence. It’s easy to maintain your earth-friendly sensibilities while creating a feast to nourish your body and soul.

Thailand offers unique experiences for the traveller seeking a healing spa or health retreat holiday. Recently two Australian therapists have been swapping ideas and treatments with a Thai health resort.

If you have high blood pressure then a cup of hibiscus tea may be the herbal remedy you need.

Incontinence may be a taboo subject, but it’s also a very common problem, so many people will be relieved to find there are natural ways to combat this potentially life-changing condition.

Winemaking dates back thousands of years — vines were widely cultivated in ancient Egypt around 3000 BCE. Wine is still one of the most popular beverages throughout the world and is prized for its social and health benefits.

What does the coming year hold in store for you? Take a peek into the start of the next decade and find out how the stars will influence your life.

The buzz around farmers’ markets is growing louder as household shoppers find there is something enriching about knowing who grew your fruit and vegetables and even your meat.