new dawn journal
We are re-assessing our dependence on social media and how we use the internet.
Did you know that the internet has a carbon footprint similar to the shipping industry? Never mind the cultural and political impact on our communities.
One approach we are taking, for a healthier digital relationship, is to focus on thoughtful journalism for our newsletters. This way we can document our wonderful sail cargo network and five only the most necessary information once or twice a month.
Here is a sample of our work.
beekeepers éme and their pollinator friends
Marina’s parents are beekeepers. Sometimes she is asked how her parents produce honey, to which she responds ‘My parents don’t produce honey. The bees do.’
Marina and Nuno at Éme work alongside the bees’ seasonal rhythms to collect and share honey and pollen with fellow humans. On any given day…
jorge viera and his carolino rice
Around this time last year, our regular photographer Kerry Murray went on assignment to see where our rice comes from. She met the lovely Jorge Vieira of Garça Branca, the man behind this brand of Portuguese Carolino rice.
It may surprise you to know that the Portuguese are the largest consumers of rice in Europe, eating 15 – 16 KG of rice per person per year…
spilling the beans with emilia reigado
It’s bean planting season in the Côa Valley, Portugal so we spoke with Emilia Reigado, the bean queen herself, to learn more about her tasty and versatile crop. We find out about the different varieties, preparation tips and how best to cook and eat them.
Dried beans may not be your go-to store cupboard favourite yet, but they should be. Here’s why…
if i don’t have oil, i don’t have a life
Move to the countryside. Set up a rural business. Live the simple life. Right? Depends on who you ask. For many, the realities of running a farm quickly muddy any preconceived notions of a peaceful agrarian life. For Marije Passos, however, such challenges actually reinforce her drive to do what she loves the most: produce quality olive oil.
Marije is a realist-optimist.