I know - it's been a while since I last posted on my blog. I may have been a bit moody and perhaps occasionally broody! But alas, you can never take away my desire to be a foodie!! A poet, I am not!!!!
I had another post to share with you, that I still will (next week) but I feel compelled to share the following link with you especially in the lead up to Christmas.
I don't know about you, but pork is a traditional staple at my family's Christmas table. As it is for a good portion of the year - ham sandwiches, roast pork (with that delicious crackling), pork chops, pork sausages, salami, the list goes on. Oh, and who could forget BACON!!!!
I have been challenged of late, having watched a number of programs designed to bring awareness to how animals are treated in the lead up to any meat cut making its way onto our dining tables. My eyes have been opened to the level of cruelty and abuse that occurs in abattoirs across the world and ALSO pleasantly, I have seen wonderful images of very happy animals, treated with absolute respect and admiration. What a life for a pig to be left roaming in an apple orchard, just waiting for his next meal to drop from heaven!!! Mind you, they still make their way onto our plates - we are, after all, talking about farming one of the longest established and most important industries across the globe.
In saying this, I really urge you to take a look at this short video issued by Animals Australia. Please THINK about what you eat this Christmastime, as I will be. I am also encouraging my family and friends to do the same. With respect, I know you will make your own decisions but please ask the right questions and perhaps spend a little more on your meat this coming season, for the animals' sakes.
Final Moments — stories from inside an Australian abattoir
I will be back to you next week with a far more happier edition!
With a tear in my eye - yes, I have been crying - writing to you again soon!
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