Shiny Healthy You

Meet Rebecca Sullivan – an eco-activist, food writer, urban farmer, and amazing cook. She’s passionate about preserving our heritage and passing on time-honoured traditions in the home that she refers to as “granny skills.” She’s just released a new book, all about the art of making beautiful, simple products from scratch. It’s called The Art of the Natural Home, and I’ve got her on the show this week to find out more… In this episode, we cover: How we lost these simple household skills in the first place Why slow food, chemical free living and making things from scratch is having such a resurgence in popularity right now Why it’s so important to connect with our elders and learn skills and crafts from them (rather than just Googling and YouTubing that stuff!) Tips for cleaning the home, naturally and effectively And bacon. Delicious, delicious (home made) bacon Did I mention bacon? Rebecca walks her talk and is a frank and honest speaker, so grab a cup of tea, your crochet granny blanket, and listen along