Sheherazade Goldsmith
Sheherazade Goldsmith
Sheherazade Goldsmithis a British environmentalist, jeweller and columnist...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionEnvironmentalist
Date of Birth14 March 1974
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Putting even one thing in your shopping basket that's locally produced or organic makes all the difference. It's a vote for the future, for animal welfare, for the environment, for your children's children.
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I love judging food by its smell and feel and taste. The healthiest tomato isn't always the perfect one that's been covered in pesticides.
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If you're trying to cut down the distance travelled from the farm to your plate, it makes sense to do the same for your pet. If we all shifted our bias towards sustainable pet food, we would be helping more than just our faithful friends.
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It's quite amazing to me, as I walk around a supermarket or a health food shop, to observe the number of Fairtrade choices: not just staples such as coffee, tea, fresh fruits and rice, but cocoa and chocolate, herbs and spices, honey, ice cream, and jams.
conditions food
I want to know where my food comes from and the conditions in which it's grown. I also want to embrace traditional British produce, and seasonality.
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When I'm in London, I get a veggie-box sent up every week, with the latest pickings.
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Despite my love affair with skyscraper heels, luckily for my feet I rarely wear them - preferring, instead, the comfort and child-handling practicalities of a pair of trainers.
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Open shelving may be fashionable, but a closed cabinet door is the best way to stop grease and dust collecting in the first place.
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The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.
favourite source farmers
Farmers' markets are one of my favourite sources for Christmas goodies.
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The planets environmental woes tend to be overlooked as we scramble for the latest high-tech gizmos - and conveniently ignore their energy consumption.
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If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you.
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I'm a mother, and my life is very full.
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My daughter is a real migraine sufferer; the minute she has a handful of Haribo sweets, she gets a headache. Theres a connection between what the liver cant break down with what goes on to trigger a headache. You just have to be aware.