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Over the past 3 years since Bondi Wash launched, founder Belinda has spent a lot of time on planes - often long overnight flights to different climates. She wanted something that would protect and nourish her skin both during the travel and in the harsh hot or cold climates of each location. So she worked with her chemist on an all-natural protective and nourishing balm designed around beautiful Australian native ingredients. Belinda then developed a scent that would suit a gentle skincare range. Buddhawood and Blackcurrant is the result - a complex scent with 16 different oils each of which plays a different role in purifying and protecting the skin.
The resulting balm contains Australian rosella seed oil to promote elasticity and soften and wattleseed oil to refine pores. Other natural oils include apricot, coconut, jojoba, sunflower and meadowfoam - all intensely nourishing, balancing and protecting. The essential oil blend works to kill bacteria on the skin preventing blemishes and removing toxins. Testing included both teenage and mature skin, and highly sensitive skins - all with really positive feedback that skin appears smoother and softer in the morning with fewer blemishes.
The formulation contains 100% natural and 99% organic ingredients and is recommended for use nightly or every second night depending on skin and weather conditions.]]>
1. Multipurpose spray. We often use a multipurpose spray for kitchen and bathroom cleaning with high frequency. It's important to find a natural formulation that is gentle, safe to use around food preparation areas, babies, children and pets.
2. Body Lotion. A number of endocrine disrupting chemicals and carcinogens can be found in commercial body lotions. When applying daily to the skin you're exposing yourself to these nasty ingredients that are linked to a number of health issues.
3. Hand Wash. The same applies to hand wash and body wash, high frequency use can lead to toxic buildup and these chemical-laden washes are often also linked to skin irritation and eczema.
4. Floor Wash. A natural floor wash is ideal for when babies start crawling on the floor to protect against harsh chemicals found in common household cleaners.
5. Dish Wash. Detergents can often contain a number of chemicals and residue from these chemicals on dishes can be washed down the drain everyday - causing disruption to our waterways, killing our aquatic life.]]>
1. Natural formulations. Most products are 100% natural, and plant-derived. A few of our products are 99% natural, with the 1% being food-grade preservatives that keep the products shelf stable.
2. Natural fragrance. Our scents are 100% pure essential oils sourced from quality suppliers and contain no synthetic colours or fragrance.
3. No toxic chemicals. We avoid all toxic chemicals including nitrates, ammonia, chlorine, sulphates, coco-betaine, synthetic fragrance, Methylisothiazolinone (MI), parabens, PEG 150, Triethonalomine and Diethonalomine, Triclosan and phthalates.
4. Australian made. All products are designed in Bondi and manufactured in either Melbourne or Sydney. Our soap bars and shampoo bar are now manufactured in New Zealand.
5. Gentle on the skin. Our gentle formulations have been developed with sensitive skin in mind and are recommended for use on babies, children and adults suffering from eczema.
6. Anti-bacterial properties. The botanical blends have amazing properties and have all been independently tested for their anti-bacterial properties.
7. Effectiveness. The anti-bacterial effectiveness of the Bondi Wash range is very important – and proven. Independent lab testing has proven that the Bench Spray, and Mist Spray 'kills 99.99% of germs'. New independent lab testing has now confirmed that the Mist Spray naturally prevents the spread of the influenza, effectively killing 99.99% of the virus on surfaces and in the air, a ground-breaking result for a natural product.
Bondi Wash is an innovative Australian-made and owned brand which creates fragrant, natural products featuring the unique properties of Australian botanicals. All naturally scented, Bondi Wash products are designed to bring wafts of natural scent into daily life with products for the home, body, baby, and dog.
Endocrine disruptors are commonly found in cosmetics, cleaning products, food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, pesticides, and personal care products. These chemicals can mimic hormones and change the function of the endocrine system within the human body. Our hormonal system is critical to our health and any changes can cause adverse reactions such as disrupted immune function, reduced bone health, obesity, altered testicular function, altered onset of puberty, disrupted cardiac function, and infertility.
We list some of the most common hormone altering chemicals below and where they are found:
Phthalates; are present within a number of commercial cosmetics and cleaning products, often hidden within the labelling loophole of 'fragrance' or 'perfume'. Phthalate exposure causes harm to the male reproductive system and is also thought to be associated with diabetes and insulin resistance, breast cancer and obesity.
Triclosan; is used in personal care products and is linked to allergies, asthma, and central nervous system disfunction. There is also evidence for alterations in thyroid hormone homeostasis as discovered by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Parabens; are often found in deodorant and cosmetics and can mimic the effect of estrogen - spurring the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells.
BPA (bisphenol A); is largely present in the soil due to land fill of plastics and food packaging. BPA can build up in the body and has been associated with diabetes, reproductive organ dysfunction, infertility, altered immunity and cardiovascular disease.
Flame Retardants; can be found in products such as plastic and paint. Common examples include Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) both of which disrupt thyroid balance.
Pesticides; organophosphate pesticides are a long list of chemicals that target the nervous system of insects. These pesticides can interfere with the way testosterone communicates with cells, lowering testosterone and altering thyroid hormone levels.
You can view the full list of known endocrine disruptors as released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in 2013 here.
Bondi Wash contains only the finest natural ingredients and does not contain any synthetic colours, synthetic fragrance, phthalates, triclosan, or parabens. You can read more about our natural ingredients here.]]>
Numerous laboratory studies have been performed to understand how glyphosate affects human health following inhalation, ingestion or dermal contact. A 2003 study published a strong link between glyphosate-based herbicide use and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A 2008 study also confirmed that exposure to glyphosate tripled the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In 2015, the World Health Organisation's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that glyphosate was "probably carcinogenic". In 2017, glyphosate was classified as a "known carcinogen" by California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
A plethora of scientific studies have shown that exposure can result in various additional health conditions including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, senile dementia, inflammatory disease, thyroid and liver cancer. Additionally, high doses of glyphosate administered to rats and mice have shown that exposure can result in developmental delays, kidney damage, hepatomegaly, hepatitis and gastric disease.
Public concern over glyphosate toxicity is on the rise after Monsanto was recently found guilty in covering up their cancer causing product - Roundup. This dangerous herbicide cannot be removed from food by washing as it is absorbed into the plant during growth. A new round of testing by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) have found alarming levels of glyphosate in a number of popular breakfast cereals and oat-based foods.
As one of the most widely used herbicides in modern day agriculture there is an urgent need for governing bodies to control and impose restrictions on the use of glyphosate-based herbicides such as Roundup. In order to avoid high-levels of glyphosate in food, it is best to buy certified organic where possible. You can also read the list of foods containing glyphosate residue here, as listed recently by the EWG.]]>
This super easy and tasty salad is the perfect side dish for any gathering or it can be a delicious quick lunch. The freshness and crunchiness of the salad, paired with the salty sautéed edamame is definitely a must try.
Edamame are rich in plant based proteins, Vitamin B and C, iron and calcium. They're also a great source of healthy fats and folate, which may help relieve depression.
Ingredients for the salad:
1 head green leaf lettuce
1/2 head radicchio
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
1 tsp hemp seeds
Ingredients for the edamame:
100g frozen or fresh edamame
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 tbsp soy sauce
1- Sauté the crushed garlic in a nonstick pan with the oil
2- When it's golden and fragrant, add the edamame and cover with a lid
3- Cook at medium heat for 10 minutes stirring occasionally
4- Turn the heat up and add the soy sauce
5- Let the edamame caramelize in the sauce before turning off the heat
6- Start assembling the salad washing the lettuce and radicchio and roughly chop it
7- Season it with the olive oil, lemon juice, hemp seeds and salt. Mix it all until well combined
8- At last, add the warm edamame and serve.
A team of biologists from the university of Pisa conducted research on the impact of biodegradable plastic on the marine environment. The results of this research, published on "Science of the Total Environment", show how biodegradable plastic still needs 6 months to dissolve in the sea. Obviously, this is much better than the 30 years needed by traditional plastic, yet it is still a period of time long enough to affect seagrasses growth along with other important variables such as oxygen level, temperature and pH. Simulating different natural conditions in a miniature ecosystem, the team of biologists observed the effects of biodegradable plastic shoppers on a common seagrass species of the Mediterranean(Cymodocea nodosa and Zostera noltei). After six months of sediment exposure, the bag retained considerable mass (85% initial weight) and reduced sediment pore-water oxygen concentration and pH.
The issue of biodegradable plastic as a 'false solution' had already been raised by Jacqueline McGlade, chief scientist at the UN Environment Programme,during an interview with The Guardian."It's well-intentioned but wrong. A lot of plastics labelled biodegradable, like shopping bags, will only break down in temperatures of 50C and that is not the ocean. They are also not buoyant, so they're going to sink, so they're not going to be exposed to UV and break down," she said.The main solution to plastics in the ocean is better waste collection and recycling, particularly in the developing world, the UN said. But McGlade said that some of the biodegradable additives in plastic that allow it to break down made it harder to recycle, and potentially harmful in the natural environment."When you start adding all of that [additives], when it becomes waste, they [the additives] become the enemy of the environment. As consumers we need to think of the use of plastic," she said.
At Bondi Wash we are constantly looking at ways to reduce our impact on the environment but will only do it if it is genuinely a solution. Unfortunately, bio-plastic looks like it isn't the solution to the problem. Still, we certainly won't stop working and researching to make Bondi Wash even more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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All Bondi Wash products contain 99%+ - 100% botanically derived ingredients and as we see in nature, no two plants are identical therefore the essential oils and extracts from these plants can often vary in colour.
We find beauty within the variable hues of our products - knowing that they are naturally derived and contain some of the finest plant-based ingredients.]]>
Kutti Beach; a relatively small harbour side beach in Vaucluse, located between Parsley Bay and Watsons Bay. Dogs are permitted on the beach and in the water as long as they are kept on a leash.
Greenhills Beach; one of the only dog-friendly ocean beaches in Sydney with access for dog-owners restricted from 4pm to 10am.
Rose Bay foreshore; is off-leash waterfront that stretches between Dumaresq Reserve to Tingira Memorial Reserve.
Horderns Beach, Bundeena; located in the Royal National Park and a short ferry ride from Cronulla. Roam free from May through to August and before 8.30am and after 4.30pm weekdays from September through to April.
Tallow Beach, Byron Bay; starting at Jarman Street and extending north to the Boundary of Arakwal National Park.
Horseshoe Bay, Newcastle; a great place for dogs to swim with minimal waves.
McCauley Beach, Thirroul; a popular spot with smaller creeks perfect for pups.
Pictured: Kutti Beach
Sunshine Beach, Noosa; off-leash access between Marcus and Sunrise Beach and from Sunshine Beach north to the spit. Peregian Beach is also a good option.
Tallebudgera off-leash dog beach, Palm Beach; located on the North side of the Tallebudgera SLSC, overlooking Burleigh Heads National Park.
Red Beach, Bribie Island; located north of the Moreton bay region, and one of the only Queensland islands connected to the mainland by bridge - allowing easy access.
Bucasia Beach, Mackay; a long stretch of beach between Williams Ave to Symons Ave
Pallarenda Beach; between points eight and nine, situated north of Townsville.
Four Mile Beach; owners can walk their dogs on the southern end of Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas.
Pictured: Tallebudgera Beach
Elwood Beach, Victoria; located near St Kilda allows access during Winter, and between 5.30am and 9.30am over Summer.
McCrae; on the Mornington Peninsula with soft white sand and shallow waters perfect for wading.
Altona, PA Burns Reserve; a perfect spot at low tide with views across Williamstown, Melbourne city and Port Phillip Bay.
Lorne: a long stretch of beach that's perfect for your dog to run.
Pictured: McCrae Beach
South Fremantle dog beach, Perth; located on the northern segment of South Beach with an off-leash area that extends to the grassy dog-friendly park behind the beach.
Bunker Bay; a little stretch of beach in the Margaret River Region, backing onto pristine national park.
Gnarabup Beach, Margaret River; one of the most popular swimming beaches in the area with dogs welcome.
Lights Beach, Denmark; a rocky stretch of beach for your pooch to explore with majestic ocean views.
Reddell Beach, Broome; a pet-friendly beach that's a favourite for Broome locals -with stark contrasts of red soil bordering white sands.
Mosman - Leighton Beach; a two kilometre stretch of beach set below the dunes - you can let your pooch run wild.
Swanbourne; south of City Beach there is plenty of fun to be had within these crystal blue waters.
Pictured: Reddell Beach
Sellicks beach, Adelaide; located within the City of Onkaparinga and allows dogs roaming free 24/7.
Christie Beach, Adelaide; a popular spot with loads of dogs for your pooch to have fun with.
Henley Beach, Adelaide; a great weekend spot with a number of dog-friendly cafe's nearby
Pictured: Henley Beach
If you have a local favourite, please let us know and we will update our list.
Dog photo credit: @clari_calahari]]>
1.Tastes Better : when fruits and vegetables are picked for consumption that have been naturally ripened on the vine or the tree and harvested at the right time, it will have much more flavour and nutrition.
2.Cheaper: when farmers are harvesting a large abundance of produce due to the crop being in season, the cost of the produce will go down.
3.Fresher with a Higher Nutritional Value: produce that is purchased in season is more likely to be fresher consumed closer to harvesting and higher in nutritional value. Some anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C, folate and carotenes will rapidly decline when stored for periods of time.
What fruits and vegetables are in season in June?
June welcomes summer and brings a fruit-heavy harvest of blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, corn, kiwi, lettuce, mangoes, peaches, strawberries, Swiss chard, watermelon, and zucchini.
June is also the month of sweet apricots. Rich in carotene, apricots promote a natural, safe and quick suntan. If you buy unripe and sour apricots, dice them and season them with salt, extra virgin olive oil and minced fresh mint. A fresh and unusual summer salad you can serve as a starter.
We've put together some useful tips to follow to get ready for the sun:
1)EXFOLIATE: the very first thing to do is a proper exfoliation that removes the dead skin layer increasing the penetration of moisturisers and sunscreens enhancing their absorption. In addition, because you are removing the dull, dead skin cells it helps to make your skin look brighter and more radiant. It is important exfoliate the areas where the skin is thicker like elbows, knees and feet. The choice of exfoliants on the market is very wide however we find that the most effective body scrub is a natural bristle dry brush. The dry brush can also help aid in blood circulation and lymph flow and minimize cellulite and stretch marks naturally.
To exfoliate your face, you'd probably go for a gentler scrub; if you don't have a favorite brand already you can go for a natural home-made alternative mixing some brown sugar with lemon juice and a spoon of honey.
2)FEED YOUR SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT: there are several ways in which foods can affect your skin, protecting you against wrinkles, sunburn and skin cancer. Most of the mechanisms relate to antioxidants, anti-aging compounds in foods that fight skin damage in different ways.
For example, carotenoids are antioxidants that give pigment to orange and red fruits and vegetables and go by names such as lycopene, lutein and beta carotene. The best sources of carotenoids are carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, squash, broccoli, mangos, apricots, kale, peas, tomatoes and melon. Antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E can also protect against free radical damage caused from sun's UV rays. Vitamin E is contained in vegetable oils, almonds and nuts. If your diet is not rich enough in fruits and vegetables you can help yourself with a natural supplement, our favorite is Body from the Beauty Chef.
3)MOISTURISING & HYDRATING: Although these words offer a similar meaning, our skin actually needs both hydration and moisture to look smooth and moisturised. Hydration is the amount of water in the deeper layers of your skin (in the Stratum Corneum). Our skin needs this hydration to stay plump and function properly so it is important especially with warmer temperatures to drink more water along with using a thermal water mist to soothe and calm dried skin. Finally, always remember even though moisturising cream does not protect skin from the sun, unlike sunscreen, it can, in a certain way, help limit its ravages. The more your skin is exposed to the sun, the more it dries out. And as it dries out, it becomes more vulnerable to UV rays. By nourishing it with a good body lotion, you are helping it reconstruct its protective layer.
4) EXPOSE TO THE SUN PROGRESSIVELY: one of the best ways to prepare your skin for the sun is to engage in numerous short exposures. The first time you go out in the sun should not last long. Keep in mind that tanning is not good for your skin. When in the sun don't forget to apply a high-level sunscreen daily, no matter your location!
I spent most of my life as a frustrated creative. I enjoyed maths and science at school, so ended up studying economics, then had a career in the corporate sector, building excel spreadsheets and writing powerpoint presentations. But my mother is an artist and my sister and I spent our childhood creating things – we'd design and paint bags, draw or paint, create our own stuffed animals or work in clay. Creativity was a big part of my life that just wasn't used in my early studies and CBD job.
It wasn't until I had my third child that I really felt a strong pull for a career change – and even then it took about 5 years to build up the confidence to make the shift.
I grew up in Canberra and our family spent a lot of time in the surrounding bush. We'd have picnics at the Cotter and camp on weekends. My parents also were kind of hippy and planted a native garden back in the 70s – so I was exposed to a lot of Australian native trees growing up.
At school I studied French and when I finished school I took a year off to work and travel. I visited Paris and Aix-en-Provence in the South, coming across Grasse where fields of lavender, rose and mimosa scent the air and form the perfume industry.
Another relevant factor in where I am today, is how over time I had become more sensitive to chemicals over time. I got headaches from mainstream cleaning products, itchy scalp from sulphates and rashes from cosmetics.
But it was a family holiday in Port Douglas that was the real stimulus for the business. Reading the novel Perfume by Patrick Suskind, which is about one man's mission for the perfect scent, I was surrounded there by native plants I had never heard of – quandong and Kakadu plum for example. I thought about how the French had created fragrances and cosmetics from their native plants, and pondered whether we could do something similar from Australian flora.
That was 2012 and the business launched just over a year later, after I started playing around with fragrances and simple formulations on the kitchen bench. It really came together quite quickly after I discovered all sorts of native ingredients were already being extracted with wonderful properties. I did get a professional chemist to help of course, but it was invaluable researching and playing round with the ingredients myself.
Bondi Wash creates natural products for daily life, featuring Australian botanicals in scents and active ingredients. They are truly natural, with the only synthetic ingredients being food-grade preservatives (in some products) to keep them shelf stable.
We grew fairly rapidly both here in Australia and overseas. In our first year we launched in NZ and Hong Kong, second year we added Taiwan, China and Japan. Then Korea. And more recently the US and Europe. All of this rather serendipitously, not strategically.
Our product range has grown from the 3 we launched with, in 3 scents, to more than 40 across 9 scents.
We really hope people trust us to produce natural products that smell great, work, and don't irritate, across any product category.
Shampoo and conditioner should be next to launch.
We are a small team, some working remotely – and a number of specialist contractors who've all been with us since the beginning.
Our new Paddington space is a large old terrace, so we have separated it into 3 areas. There's the retail store at the front on Oxford St, a large office at the back and then there's a huge basement underneath where we now make perfume.
Our office is quite simple. We have a large working table from koskela and with a huge gum tree branch hanging on the wall behind us. Koskela were giving it away when we bought the table, so we had supports put in the ceiling to hang it. A ficus longifoli from Garden Life and some Norman Copenhagen shelving completes the office space.
The retail store was designed and built by Mr & Mrs White, who also did our Bondi store. This store is similar to the Bondi store, but a little less beachy, more sophisticated. Stores are designed to be Australian interpretations of French perfumeries. We hope they are warm and inviting, places where visitors feel comfortable testing scents and products and discovering Australian flora.
We've chosen darker timber and green onyx for the Paddington design, giving it a richer feel. Accents are in brass and there are multiple arches, reflecting the Victorian architecture of old Paddington.
No day is the same thankfully. We get plenty of dog visitors to the store, which we love. We may have meetings around the table, or conference calls with various other staff or distributors around the world. We have a small showroom and office in Milan so we talk regularly via Facetime to our Brand Manager Sara.
We are spoilt for choice with eateries in the area. Some favourites are Alimentari, Sushi Blue, 10 William St and Just William chocolates.
Just a computer and phone. These days I rarely even write in a paper notepad although I do still carry one around.
As my day often involves scent I won't wear perfume typically, although in the past I would have added a natural perfume to my daily essentials.
Roger the dog often features in the working day and does a good job of ensuring I'm not seated all day – forcing me to take him up to Centennial Park or at least round the block.
And I'd say yoga is important to a well-designed work life. It helps restore sanity and stretch out tight muscles from oversitting which I'm often guilty of.
One of the most important things is choosing who you work with – employees, suppliers, distributors. Getting this wrong can be painful and getting it right joyous. Working with great people is very rewarding.
Running a business successfully I believe comes down to how you deal with problems – as invariably there will be problems. This means setting things up to avoid them, but also learning how to handle them. Often there is a silver lining from a situation that might seem to be a problem. But if there's not, moving on without remorse and learning from it is important.
I also am an avid technology adopter. Technology is constantly updating to make life easier for small businesses. It can be painful to get it up and running in the first place, but having great systems, makes a business run so much smoother.
Finally, I look for simplicity and consistency in the decisions I make. Both elements help minimise the risk of errors.
I love the Japanese concept of design. Their principles are based on nature itself and include simplicity, lack of pretence, subtlety, avoiding convention, tranquillity and asymmetry.
Great design often looks very simple, but enormous complexity goes behind creating that simplicity.
In terms of our store, I think this translates to a space that looks beautiful, but doesn't appear too 'perfect' or austere. There is something imperfect or irregular about it that puts people at ease. People feeling comfortable to wander in and browse, touch the products and smell the scents is definitely one of the design goals we had with our stores and with our office too.
It's a combination of natural fragrances that uplift as you go about daily life and ingredients that won't irritate or do harm to the environment.
It is also less obvious elements of our packaging design. We choose concentrated formulations and triggers and sprays that ensure the products are used sparingly. Customers eventually realise products are lasting way longer than usual. It works out better for the customer having to purchase less often and for the environment as less packaging and less transport is required.
My career came to blinding halt when I had children. The company I worked for really didn't want me around anymore. But I wanted to keep working – even if part-time. That was the toughest period and I got alopecia during it – an illness where your hair falls out in a large clump and it is entirely stress created.
Eventually starting life as an entrepreneur was also a pretty difficult, but exciting period. It's really scary launching a business. Will people like the product, who will buy it, how will I market the products? I really didn't know the answers to these questions when I launched Bondi Wash.
In terms of actually running a business, there are always challenges, but one aspect that frustrates me is plagiarism. Copyright laws do not protect you in the business world – someone can take your concept, words or design and change just a little bit - all within the law. I understand people get inspiration from other brands, but when you see your hard work replicated on someone else's website or packaging, it's difficult not to feel angry.
I think it is a real challenge for our generation. The Lean In concept never resonated with me, although I'd love to see more women in senior positions everywhere – in business and politics. It's hard enough being a parent, juggling work and family without additional pressure to take on more professionally.
Everybody has their own way of balancing it and I think there are no magic solutions. At home I try and streamline things, everyone has chores and I've taught the kids to cook so they can if they have to.
And in the office, I ruthlessly prioritise my time, dropping anything that isn't core down the list and tackling the most urgent each day. Despite being busy, I try not to rush things, as even though the to do list is long, rushing things just makes you feel stressed. Working out what's the next important thing on the list – whether it be family, friend or work related – and focusing on that in a calm and measured way is how I approach it.
Having a strong community and great group of fellow parents helps too, as we all help each other out when we can.
As a young woman in the corporate sector, I was frequently the only female in the room and felt at times like an alien. I had a different way of thinking and communicating and didn't always feel like I fitted in or could be a success in that environment.
So the skill I'd pass on is less of a skill than an attitude. Ensuring young women believe they deserve to be where they are and have confidence in themselves, in the face of entrenched barriers to progression. I often felt like an imposter in the corporate world – like I didn't belong. Stirring the pot, speaking up when things are holding women back, being confident in forging some change, that's what I'd like to see.
Worrying is wasted time. I worried way too much about trivial things.
Another one is learning to say no without feeling bad. It's ok to say no to the demands of friends and family and society in general - follow your own path.
I love almost every aspect of what I do, so just continuing on doing what I am doing is the plan. I have dreams for more products and more retail stores around the world, introducing Australian ingredients and scents through natural products. And a wyalba perfumery in Paris is on the dream list – but I know that's possibly a crazy one. The French have not yet embraced natural products, especially natural perfume.
Fever – Peggy Lee
Quelqu'un m'a dit - Carla Bruni
Don't – Zoe Kravitz
The wonder of you – The Villagers
To her door – Paul Kelly
Toothpaste kisses – The Maccabees
Rock it – Little Red
Sweet to me – Summer Salt
Gentle on my mind – Glen Campbell
This charming man - The Smiths
I grew up with a mother who went through every new health trend in the 70s and 80s. From avoiding butter and eggs, through to vegetarianism and the Pritikin diet, we were exposed to many different health theories, many of which were debunked or didn't endure. So I'm a little sceptical about wellness trends – preferring just a balanced diet with lots of variety in food types and as little processed food as possible with regular indulgences. And regular exercise but nothing too fancy – yoga and jogging is enough for me.
I have though just started listening to 'How I built this' which is a US podcast on itunes interviewing entrepreneurs. Hearing other founders go through the same issues you're facing is good for the soul.
Images courtesy of Josh White, Mr & Mrs White]]>
Product development is a time consuming process and we have spent the past year developing a new face wash, face cream, face mask, face serum and face mist to include within our range. We hope to launch them in 2019.
Each Bondi Wash product begins with the formulation of a beautiful scent designed around native Australian ingredients. The scent profile is the cornerstone of the Bondi Wash brand, and it's incredibly important to not only deliver beautifully scented products, but those that are both effective and natural.
The face scent (Buddhawood & Blackcurrant) involves a complex formulation involving many different oils. Each essential oil is selected with purpose and plays a role in the protection and nourishment of the skin. Oils are also chosen not to be irritating (some essential oils can irritate). The combination of these oils work to kill bacteria on the skin nourishing, preventing blemishes and removing toxins.
Each additional ingredient is researched thoroughly to ensure the formulation is natural, non-toxic, and non-harmful to the environment and we proudly list all of our ingredients on our packaging.
In our Purifying Night Balm, rosella seed oil for example promotes elasticity and naturally softens the skin; wattle seed oil refines pores. Apricot, coconut, jojoba, sunflower and meadowfoam nourishes, balances and protects.
Once formulated, our products are then placed in ovens for 3 months to ensure shelf life and stability. Testing begins on both teenage, mature, and highly sensitive skin. We are of course against animal cruelty and do not test our products on animals.
Our natural formulations take a lot of time and energy to perfect - which is what makes them so special. If you would like to be notified of new product releases, please sign up to our receive our regular newsletters. If there is something you'd like us to develop, please let us know (email@example.com).]]>
Emu apple is rich in anthocyanins which is potent antioxidant commonly found in plants that have a red, purple, blue or black pigment. Anthocyanins have been the subject of many studies which have found a correlation between use of the antioxidant and protection from free radical damage to the skin. Aside from being full of antioxidants and vitamin C, emu apple is rich in nourishing wax which covers the fruit. This wax has been found to have humectant properties; that is, it retains and preserves moisture. This is incredibly beneficial for the skin as there is research that shows that hydrated skin resists the effects of ageing and is naturally more protective against damaging UVB rays.
Products that contain ingredients sourced from native Australian botanicals are gaining worldwide recognition for their potency and amazing potential to nourish the skin. Find emu apple in our gentle Baby Range.]]>
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein which contribute to the body's natural self-repair abilities. This is why superfoods containing amino acids are often touted as incredibly nourishing and restorative. Yet, it is little known that this logic also extends to skin health. Amino acids play an active role in the skins ability to heal and repair which ultimately allows it to keep its youthful appearance. Its anti-ageing abilities lie in its ability to supplement and repair the structural and connective proteins that make up the skin. Collagen is one of these proteins which is an anti-ageing hero ingredient in the beauty industry. Yet, collagen has been found not to have an effect when applied to the skin, instead it must naturally be stimulated through other active ingredients. One of these ingredients is amino acids which can be found in high doses in the humble banksia seed.
Aside from the anti-ageing abilities of amino acids, flavonoids found in banksia seeds have also been found to be incredibly restorative to the skin. Flavonoids are compounds found in plant matter which display strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The benefit of antioxidants are well known and countless studies have proven their ability to protect the skin from oxidative stress. As well as being rich in antioxidants, flavonoids are a great compound to have in skin care products as they boost the abilities of others actives. A study done in 2005, found that flavonoids acted synergistically with Vitamins such as C and E to protect the skin from environmental stress.
As well as being beautiful and native to Australia, banksia seeds have potent anti-ageing and restorative properties which help to deeply nourish the skin. Found in our Dog Conditioner and Dry Dog Wash.]]>
An active compound found in flame tree flowers is flavan-3-ol, otherwise known as catechin, a natural phenol and antioxidant. Catechin is commonly found in green tea, and numerous studies have linked the benefits of daily consumption of green tea with catechin's antioxidant abilities for the body. This is potentially why there are numerous products containing green tea on the market, as it has incredible potential for the skin due to the bioavailability of catechin for the skin. Flame tree has the same incredible capacity for free radical scavenging as green tea with the added benefit of the bioflavonoid Rutin. Rutin is an emerging hero in the beauty industry, as recent studies (2016) have shown it stimulates oxygen and creates blood flow. Lack of oxygen to the skin is the result of gradual weakening of capillaries which are highly susceptible to free radical damage from the sun and other external factors. This often results in visible veins and pigmentation which can contribute to the appearance of ageing skin. Studies done on bioflavonoids, specifically Rutin, have shown that bioflavonoids provide micro vascular protection to the skin. What this means is that they are able to help the body protect the delicate capillaries which increases oxygen flow to the skin, ultimately enabling the skin to regenerate itself naturally. We've all heard that sweating can help our complexion through stimulating circulation, yet skin care can also pack a punch in this department! Find flame tree extract in our Body Lotion.]]>
Lilly Pilly is a small shrub with vibrant berries ranging from pink to reddish brown and grown extensively throughout Australia. It is actually an edible berry with a flavour often described as close to cloves or cinnamon but with a starchy, metallic aftertaste. It is commonly used in cooking with appearances in baked goods and jams. Aside from its use in cooking, Lilly Pilly is also incredibly nourishing for the skin and was even used by indigenous Australians to heal and clean the skin as well as nourish the body with it's high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is used extensively in anti-ageing skin care products due to its ability to increase skin cell turnover and reveal fresh, youthful skin underneath. On top of its naturally high vitamin C content, Lilly Pilly is rich in anthocyanins which are a type of compound found in red and purple pigmented produce. Studies have shown that plants have naturally developed these rich tones to protect them from oxidative stress related to sun damage! What this means for us is that anthocyanins are powerful free radical scavengers which have been shown to prevent premature ageing from sun exposure. They are also anti-viral and anti-inflammatory which is great for sensitive as well as acne-prone skin. Lilly Pilly is truly a potent ingredient that has been shown to be incredibly nourishing and protective for the skin. For this miracle ingredient you can believe the hype!
You can find nourishing Lilly Pilly extract in our Hand Lotion.]]>
We will keep you updated on our more sustainable options but please do pass on feedback or suggestions as we try to limit our plastic consumption. We always listen to your feedback.
In a report issued by the World Economic Forum, plastic production is expected to double in the next 20 years and Australia is working on promoting technology that converts plastic into fuel or energy. One process involves incinerators that burn plastic and other waste to produce enough heat and steam to turn turbine blades and generate electricity. Another process is called gasification, melting plastics at high temperatures in the near-absence of oxygen to generate synthetic gas. The newest technology is called pyrolysis, whereby plastics are shredded and melted at low temperatures (again in the near absence of oxygen) to break down plastic polymers into smaller hydrocarbons which can be refined to fuel or new plastics. China already has over 300 waste-to-energy plants with the view to open more. We will keep you updated on the efforts to tackle the recycling issue and will continue to offer more sustainable options.]]>
If you are unable to find quinces, you can always substitute for apples or pears.
Melted Butter, to grease
1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
3/4 cup raw caster sugar
185g butter, diced, softened
3 eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup cooled syrup from poached quince
icing sugar, to dust
cream, ice cream or crème fraîche, to serve
3 quinces, peeled, cut into eighths, cored
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
6 cups water
10 lemon myrtle leaves
To prepare the lemon myrtle poached quinces, combine sugar and water in a large saucepan and stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Add the quince quarters and lemon myrtle leaves and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, cover the quince with baking paper and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Remove the quince from the syrup and set aside to cool completely. Continue to simmer the syrup for another 30 minutes or until reduced to about 600 ml. Pour into a jug and set aside to cool. Cut each quince wedge into 3 slices.
Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan-forced). Grease a 22 cm springform tin with melted butter and line the base with non-stick baking paper.
Place the flour, sugar, butter, eggs and cooled poaching syrup in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to high and beat for 3 minutes or until the mixture is very pale and creamy.
Spoon half the cake batter into the prepared tin and use the back of a spoon to spread evenly. Top with half the poached quince slices. Cover with the remaining cake batter, spreading evenly, and then top with the remaining poached quince on top.
Bake in for 1½ hours or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Heat the remaining quince poaching syrup until just simmering and then pour 1/2 cup of the hot syrup over the cake. Set the cake aside in the tin on a wire rack to cool for at least 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, return the remaining syrup to the heat and simmer until reduced by half (you will have about 1 cup left).
Dust the cake with icing sugar, if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by the remaining syrup and cream.
Photography by Alan Benson. Styling by Sarah O'Brien. Food preparation by Tina McLeish.
Recipe sourced from Modern Australian recipes via SBS.]]>
Of the 13,000 chemicals currently used in cosmetics, only 10% of those have been tested. This is because personal care products fall under the Food, Drug and Cosmetics act (US) which requires no government review or testing of products before they're released to the market. Instead, companies are self regulated to ensure consumer safety. The result: little to no regulation of potentially harmful chemicals in our everyday personal care products. This has a global impact as the majority of our cosmetics, especially make up giants such as L'Oréal and Revlon, are regulated through this act. While there are protective bodies in place to ensure the products we are using aren't poisonous, it is quite difficult to get them to step in. One of these bodies, the Environmental Protection Agency, has only tested 200 chemicals out of 84,000 on the market, with only 5 having been regulated! Another issue is how chemicals are determined safe for consumers. Current regulations determine safety on a case-by case basis, that is, one chemical at a time. While this may seem logical, it doesn't reflect how we use personal care products on a daily basis. Looking at the statistics above, we can be layering as many as 12 and even more products onto our skin containing hundreds of different chemicals at once! This means that there is no safety regulation in place for how different chemicals may react with one another.
The silver lining is that we as consumers have the power to choose which products we use and therefore, which chemicals we are exposed to. This is why it is important, especially as women, to learn to read the labels of our personal care products and create a glossary of potentially dangerous and toxic chemicals to stay away from. As there is rising awareness of the potential for chemical toxicity, many brands are shifting to more natural ingredients to ensure their products have fewer harmful and potentially toxic chemicals. One great resource for consumers is The Never List by Beauty Counter. You'll find it here.]]>
A study done by the National Institute of Health in Maryland, Bethesda, found that particular strains of Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) are linked to skin irritation in children. The study concluded that the microbes and bacteria that live on our skin play an important role in the development of eczema. Led by Heidi Kong, the team collected samples from different parts of the body from 11 children with eczema in varying stages of flare ups. They also collected samples from 7 children who didn't have eczema. Using a DNA sequencing technique to analyse the samples, the team found that particular samples were dominated by S. aureus. These turned out to be from the children who were experiencing severe flare ups. The samples taken from the children without eczema were found to be more diverse in terms of the types of bacteria found. This finding is interesting as it supports studies that suggest that a microbiome populated with diverse strains of bacteria is linked to better health. Time to stock up on pre and probiotic! Dogs are also known to be great for introducing a range of bacteria into households.
Commonly, topical corticosteroids are used to treat eczema and reduce inflammation so the skin can heal itself. Yet, there are many effective natural alternatives. Essential oils have been found to be naturally anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Australian Blue Cypress has been shown in studies to effectively treat eczema. Lavender essential oil is a potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial oil that can help reduce symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions. Zinc oxide similarly is incredibly beneficial for the skin and can help reduce eczema flare ups. It is a natural micronutrient, as well as anti-bacterial and has been found to be effective in healing the skin. Besides being more gentle for the environment and non-toxic, natural alternatives are more likely to increase the skin's natural resilience. Corticosteroids are generally super quick and effective in the short term yet have been found to increase skin sensitivity over time and even thin the skin, making it more prone to irritation and sensitivity.
Our BABY range has been developed with sensitive skin in mind, and is recommended for use in babies, children and adults suffering from eczema. Indeed our Operations Manager, Katie Weir, has a daughter Eliza suffers badly from eczema - with the Baby Range her favourite treatment when flare ups occur.]]>
Each year the EWG (Environmental Working Group) release their list of the produce that have the highest residues of toxic chemicals. This list is called the 'Dirty Dozen' and often features a few repeat offenders (hello strawberries) as well as new produce to watch out for. Their data is collected from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Data Program. They also release a list of the 'Clean 15' produce which have the lowest indications of pesticide residue and therefore can be bought and consumed non-organic.
The 'Dirty Dozen' this year are as follows:
Strawberries, Spinach, Kale, Nectarines, Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Cherries, Pears, Tomatoes, Celery, Potatoes.
Interestingly, a lot of the produce on the naughty list are fruit as well as vegetables that you eat without peeling. The general consensus is that the more porous the fruit or vegetable, i.e. the more holes it has, the more the pesticide is able to penetrate the entire product. This is why the humble strawberry tops the list year after year. Generally, it is advisable to purchase organic for all berries including mulberries and raspberries as they are also more likely to be contaminated with pesticides due to their porous nature.
While Kale has a great reputation in the health world as a natural superfood, unfortunately it is also high up on the dirty dozen this year. Stone fruit as well are very heavily represented so make sure to buy them organic as much as possible to avoid heavy concentrations of pesticides.
Generally speaking, a lot of the produce on the dirty dozen list include fruits and vegetables that are consumed with their skins on as the majority of the pesticide remains on the surface of the produce. Luckily, this means that produce that you peel before consuming is generally safe to eat non-organic. Produce that is stronger, thicker and naturally more deterrent to insects than berries, such as broccoli, bananas and cabbage are generally a safe choice as well.
If you can't purchase organic produce, ensure you wash fruit and vegetables properly to remove many of the chemicals and contaminants found on the surface. Bondi Wash Dish Wash has a gentle formulation that is safe to use to remove contaminants from fruit and vegetables.
On this year's EWG 'Clean 15' list:
Avocados, Sweet Corn, Pineapples, Frozen Sweet Peas, Onions, Papayas, Eggplant, Asparagus, Kiwi, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cantaloupes, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Honeydew Melon.
This produce has been deemed generally safer to buy non-organic as the levels of toxicity from pesticide residue have been found to be significantly lower than found in the dirty dozen. Hurray!
It is also important to buy products such as dairy, coffee and wine from organic sources. The organic certification for dairy products means they are free from added growth hormones and antibiotics which can affect our immune system and disrupt our hormones. Coffee is actually one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the world so buying organic is essential. An added bonus is that the companies that sell organic coffee generally are fair trade and non-exploitative so you know you're making a difference to your health and supporting a good cause. Lastly, wine is also important to source from organic crops of grapes. Grapes feature on the dirty dozen almost every year and are also one of the most heavily sprayed crops after coffee. Make sure to choose organic to avoid toxicity from pesticide residue making the hangover any worse!]]>
Greenwashing is the practice of making unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefit of a product (or company practice) that can often mislead consumers into thinking a product is more environmentally friendly than it is. Below are a few suggestions on how to recognise and avoid greenwashing.
1. Look for ingredients that are just not natural. There are a number of products that claim to be natural or eco-friendly that often contain ingredients that are not natural. We've listed a few below for you to watch out for:
2. Beware of bold statements and buzzwords. For example, 'eco', 'eco-friendly', 'green', 'organic', these words can be used without any real substance. Companies can be sued or fined, but in reality the authorities generally do nothing.
3. Look for the exact % natural ingredients. At Bondi Wash we are starting to list this on our website and on the products as we think this is the most genuine way of informing customers as to the degree to which our products are naturally derived.]]>
There are some compelling reasons to offer them our support:
WWF programs work to prevent the further decline of the habitats that keep our wildlife alive - the land and the ocean.
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We strongly believe that chemical based cleaning products are not necessary to keep the home healthy and free from the germs that cause illness (like ecoli and staph). Our Bench Spray meets the lab test 'kills 99.99% of germs' but does it naturally without the chemicals you'll find in supermarket products. We use it for cleaning all over the home including bathrooms. Our Mist Spray also 'kills 99.9% of germs' and can be sprayed just about anywhere for surface and air deodorising and anti-microbial protection.]]>
There are a few reasons. Firstly, each product in the range is highly concentrated in active ingredients including the essential oils, the natural surfactants and the botanical extracts like Wattleseed oil, and Flame tree extract. Thanks to the powerful combination of a high concentration of these active ingredients rich in natural properties our products are not just gentle but effective at the same time.
One major point of difference is the quality of the preservatives we use. Typically preservatives are the nastiest ingredient in a product – necessary to keep it shelf-stable but they can often can be toxic or irritating to people. We use food grade and natural preservatives that cost a lot more – but are safer.
Another difference is the cost of truly natural ingredients. Synthetic fragrance is much cheaper than natural essential oils. Synthetic surfactants like sulphates are much cheaper than the plant-derived ones we use.
We are also very careful to ensure all our ingredients are sustainably and ethically sourced and avoid ingredients we know are not great for the environment like rosewood or palm oil.
Finally, we also spend a lot of time developing scents for our products that are not just active but beautifully fragrant and uplifting for use in daily life. Each signature scent is the result of complex research to find the best combination between Australian natives and essential oils from all over the world. The natives we use are not just standard eucalyptus or tea tree fragrances but more unusual native scents from which we create multiple layers of scent with the complexity of real perfumes. And the quality of the oils we source is very high - we are very particular about where our oils come from. That is why we have chosen for example the most beautiful lavender oil from Tasmania - after testing many options from around the world - at 10 times the cost of commercial French lavender. And we choose organic ingredients when possible (not all ingredients come organic).
Creating the right formula is not easy and it takes time but we don't compromise on quality – which does make the product more expensive. We do what we can though to design packaging which mean our products lasts longer. The trigger sprays on our Bench Sprays and Glass Spray give you a quarter the amount of other sprays – so they'll last 4 times as long. And our pumps give you 1ml, not the standard 2ml – lasting twice as long.
The old adage 'you get what you pay for' really does ring true for us when it comes to products for the home and body. We are always happy to answer your questions about our products and ingredients - email@example.com.]]>
Undercover cameras and UV light technology exposed what goes on behind the scenes in hotels across the country including Marriott, Four Seasons and other luxury hotels.
It might turn your stomach but watch footage here of using the same rag to wipe down other surfaces as clean the toilet and in a different hotel here using the toilet brush to wash cups and glasses.
Travelling can expose you to all sorts of hygiene and health risks, but luxury hotels were considered a sanctuary where weary travellers can let their guard down - clearly not so. What then can you do to minimise risks of picking up something nasty?
Here are our top tips using a selection of products from the Bondi Wash range to keep the germs at bay when travelling.
1. Select your favourite scent in the Mini Mist Spray and carry it in your hand luggage to disinfect surfaces and the air around you. These sprays contain antibacterial Australian oils and meet the independent lab test standard 'kills 99.9% of germs'.
2. For extra protection carry a Mini Bench Spray to spray and then wipe down surfaces in your hotel room. The Bench Spray also meets the lab test standard 'kills 99.99% of germs'. Designed for use as a multi-purpose counter spray, you can effectively clean surfaces in your hotel or apartment on arrival.
3. We also carry mini size Laundry Wash when travelling. We use the Laundry Wash to wash small clothing daily in hotel rooms. Like all our products, the anti-bacterial oils will kill bacteria and remove germs from clothes during washing.
4. Lastly, our Deluxe Baby Wash coming in this handy travel size is gentle enough to be used as face detergent. A natural alternative to common amenity kits often packed with chemicals and nasty ingredients.
It is that time of year again. We have pulled together a list with our favourite ethical, sustainable and mindful brands and of course, we would love to be considered.
We know everyone loves candles and reed diffusers, but we have put forward some alternatives that are better choices for both you and the environment.
Avoid these ingredients: sulphates, synthetic fragrance, phthalates (in candles), petroleum-based products, harsh preservatives (phenoxyethanol, parabens, methylisothiazolinone).
So avoid: candles (unless they are beeswax), perfumes (unless they are all natural), coloured body products (synthetic colours), reed diffusers (natural scents do not throw so they will always be synthetic).
Here are a few suggestions for the different people in your life that might help ease the burden of thinking through gift ideas for everyone:
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Yuki Gomi, Japanese chef, food writer, cooking teacher - and perfumer - was born in Japan, close to Mount Fuji. Her mother was the one who instilled the virtues of well prepared food since the early age. Yuki specialises is helping people learn the skills of Japanese cooking so they can make their own at home.
How did the idea of 'Yuki's Kitchen' come to life? I started Yuki's Kitchen after teaching a private client for several weeks in the South of England, it became clear from her and the interest from her friends, that there was a real demand from people wanting to learn how to cook Japanese food, simply at home. The surprise often with sushi, is that there are so many types that can and are regularly made at home. This idea, for a simple, easy approach style of sushi, led to Sushi at Home, my first book. The recipes now form the basis of a series of classes I teach, such as Let's Roll, an introductory sushi class.
How do you pick your ingredients and what are the 'must have' of your kitchen? Miso. Of course soy sauce is one of the most important and commonly used Japanese ingredients but miso has such variety, according to region, colour and its maker. I love miso and I make my own miso every year in my workshops. Home-made miso is so much better than the mass produced versions you find in the supermarket and also has higher health benefits too. I also enjoy introducing and thinking of ways it can be introduced into new dishes and western recipes.
As a part of your creative process you also had the chance to create your very first perfume called 'Yuki'. How did the project come to life and what role do play scents in your life? It was an amazing project and I enjoyed working with the design and perfume team, in creating the scent. The concept was that 95% of taste comes from the nose. For a chef, scent is vital in the role of flavour.
Can you share with us your strongest scent-based memories (e.g. your grandmother's jasmine, your first perfume)? My perfume, is based on my memories of scents from my childhood. The base notes are hinoki which is a type of wood found in the Onsen, hot baths. It has a beautiful woody and earthy aroma. The middle note was from the Tatami mats that our house was surfaced with and which I remember playing on as a child. I grew up in an old house, which can be rare in Japan, and it had a beautiful traditional tatami room. I remember the Tatami smell, which is similar to a calm, grass scent. The top note is green tea and Osmanthus flowers. I used to play piano when I was child, I still remember the sweet and fresh aroma from these flowers coming in through the window.
What do you miss the most about Japan? My family of course and being able to go to the Onsens, a hot spring bath which is magical and incredibly revitalising after working hard in the kitchen.
Could you share with us a Japanese recipe that even beginners can try at home?
Make 4 rolls
Slice the prawns into small pieces. Peel the avocado, put it into a small bowl and mash it with a fork until it is very smooth. Add the lemon juice or yuzu, mayonnaise, salt and mix well, to make the avocado sauce. Add the tobiko and prawn and mix gently. You will be able to see some thin lines on the nori seaweed sheets. Following one of these lines, cut each sheet in half with scissors, but be very careful as the sheets break easily. Place a half-sheet of nori shiny side down on your hand, with a short edge closest to you. Wet the fingers of your other hand in the bowl of water, and shake off any excess. Damp fingers help when handling sticky sushi rice. Pick up a small handful of rice (roughly 50g) and quickly spread it over the bottom half of the nori sheet. It does not have to be spread as neatly as the other types of rolls. Place a quarter of the avocado mix diagonally in the middle of the rice, and top with a teaspoon of cress. You can add some wasabi to the middle of the rice before you add the other ingredients, if you like. Bring the bottom corner of the nori that is closest to you over the filling to meet the rice on the other side, making a triangle. You can then roll the plain side of the nori sheet around it to make a nice ice-cream-cone shape. Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.
After moving to the US where she studied to become a professional at Cordon Bleu Institute she has been working with famous Chefs Curtis Giszczynski and Mr Sekizawa. Moved to England Yuki has been involved in the creative process of revisiting Japanese cuisine in a new European light – she noticed how Europeans and Americans seemed to be enjoying Japanese food, and after hearing them saying 'I wish I could make this at home' she had the inspiration of teaching the skills of making Japanese food.
In 2008 she opened her cookery Japanese school 'Yuki's Kitchen' in the heart of London where she shares the secrets of creating the 5th flavour: Umami. In 2013 Yuki published her first book 'Sushi at Home' which is now available in Italian 'Sushi a Casa Mia'.
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No results were recorded at the first MCPS meet because it was a scrimmage and took place before the official first day of competition for winter sports. Athletes were also not allowed to compete in full uniforms, but most athletes were wearing something that identified which school they attended. It was an abbreviated practice meet with no relays and no 3200. Today was also an SAT day which explained the absence of many athletes.
I missed the 55's, 55 hurdles, and most of the field events, so I can use some help if anyone knows the fastest times and best marks. I also didn't pay much attention after the first or second heat of the other events, so if fast times came out of later heats, feel free to use the comments section politely.
The Northwest girls picked up right where they left off last year. Britt Eckerstrom was outstanding in winning the 500 in 1:17 and the 800 in the very next event in 2:21. India Knight was her closest competition in the 800 with a time around 2:30. Olivia Ekpone raced the 500 in a separate heat and won by half a lap in 1:19. Ekpone and Knight ran times of 40 and 42 in the 300, which were among the fastest of the day if not the two fastest.
Alexandra Phillips from Whitman won the faster section of the girls 1600 with a time of 5:32. She was followed closely by Ava Farrell from B-CC. Whitman's two other top cross country runners, Anna Ryba and Caroline Guiot, are not doing indoor track.
The Richard Montgomery boys came away with a couple wins including a 500 victory by David Hamilton in about 1:08. Andrew Kyeremeh from Northwest chased after him but fell short in about 1:10.
Sam Martin from Richard Montgomery won the 800 and 1600, but Jacob Cantor surprised many people with strong performances. First Martin ran around 4:31 to win the 1600. Cantor ran around 4:36. Evan Laratta and Chris Miller were in a close race for third place. Later Martin ran 2:02 to win the 800. Cantor followed him in second place in about 2:04. Chris Miller ran a pretty quick time around 2:05 in a separate heat.
I clocked a few boys at about 37 seconds in the 300 including Donito Smith of Walter Johnson in the first heat and Micah Phillips-Spencer from Churchill in another heat. Phillips-Spencer has competition at his own school this year as Churchill has a new stud sprinter named Remy Smith who ran about a 6.5 in the 55.
Devin Haywood was a standout sprinter as a freshman for QO and returns this year after a year off from track. QO's runningback Mark Green is also out for the track team this year.
Paul Akyen from Clarksburg and Mamadou Doukoure from Gaithersburg were the last two standing in the high jump. Both cleared 6 feet. Gaithersburg has at least three, maybe four guys who could be over 6 feet this season including defending high jump state champ Zach Fetters who was competing at the Crab Bowl all-star game today.
Virginia Owusu-Mainoo of Seneca Valley and Rachel Porzel of Blake were the two strongest throwers. Anna Ucheomumu was also among the better throwers and triple jumpers. The whole Ucheomumu family (siblings of Bisi Ezekoye) transferred from Kennedy to Einstein this year, but Anna is the only one competing for now.
The big coaching transfer this season is long time Damascus Coach Robert Youngblood is now assisting at Kennedy along with Kevin Monroe. With the help of Youngblood and the return of David Guwani, Monroe believes Kennedy will be more competitive in the middle distance than they have been for a long time.
Late Edit: Some additional sprint times sent in by a parent had Thea LaFond at 8.4 in the 55 hurdles with the next closest around 8.9. In the girls 55-dash, the parent timed Magruder freshman Bethany White at 7.23 and Wootton sophomore Gwen Shaw at 7.38.
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Halloween also very popular with my fellow librarians. Some incredible writers have come out of horror—from Poe and Lovecraft to King and Barker. Horror also seems to be the hook for young reluctant readers. I've included Goose Bumps in my school visit arsenal as it is a great way to get the attention of a bunch of 4th graders. This holiday seems to inspire some fantastic library programs, too. Recently we did a musical program, based on ages-old, real-life Albany crimes, in the local history room that was standing room only.
I've found Halloween to be the least stressful holiday of the year. There is giving and there is celebration. I'm not stressed out about spending equal time between my Sisters and my Wife's parent's house. No need for travel, and ample opportunities to see friends. Do I spend money, yes? Not nearly as much as other holidays. There is also a real joy to dressing up in costumes, especially as adults. Never mind the candy, tons of candy that I need to eat to save my children's teeth.
I have a few friends and acquaintances that don't celebrate Halloween. The origins of Halloween, like a lot of holidays, gets a little blurry. I've heard the argument that we should not celebrate a pagan holiday. The reality is that the roots of Halloween were celebrating the eve of All Saints Day. I was an altar boy; I know my Catholic holidays.
There are those who view Halloween as morbid. I get it, and I understand if that isn't everyone's thing. I'm interested in the macabre, partially because I think it helps the human brain understand and come to terms with our own mortality and our lack of control over our place in the universe. I explain to my boys that monsters were really just a way to explain animals that were hard to identify, until science did the job.
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Halloween night is a way to take our fear of the unknown and make it our own, a tactic often used in modern therapy. The truth is there are just as many Avengers and Elsa's on the street that night as goblins and ghosts. One of my favorite things is when kids, and adults, dress up as historical figures. My costume this year is neither ghoul nor ghost, but one of the greatest American presidents.
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All Time Favorite Costume: In 2009, I dressed up as the library clerk (including skirt and wig) at my branch and she dressed up as me (including beard).


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The Peach State's gasoline excise tax is among the lowest in the nation—only 7.5 cents per gallon, but with a four percent state retail sales tax on fuel, based on January gas prices, as well as local sales taxes of up to four percent, another 19.03 cents is added to the gas tax, according to the American Petroleum Institute as of Jan. 1 [PDF], resulting in a 26.53-cents per gallon state and local gas tax.
New legislation will result in an excise tax of 26 cents per gallon by conversion of the state sales tax on gas and place limits on local sales taxes on fuel, so the fuel tax may increase due to the local sales taxes on fuel that remains untouched.
According to Mike Miller of WJBF (ABC news), "the total gas tax would go up to about 53 cents a gallon," but that includes the federal 18.4 cents federal gas tax. Subtract the federal tax, and you get 34.6 cents per gallon, an increase of eight cents based on Jan. 01 prices.
However, the excise tax will not be stagnant, but fluctuate with changes in fuel efficiency and the Consumer Price Index. According to HB 170 [PDF]:
The excise tax rate shall be multiplied by the percentage increase or decrease in fuel efficiency from the previous year, and the resulting increase or decrease shall be added to the excise tax rate to determine the preliminary excise tax rate.
Once the preliminary excise tax rate is established, it shall be multiplied by the annual percentage of increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index.
Gov. Deal writes "that our gas tax has stayed the same since the early 1970s." Keith Laing of The Hill writes that the new gas tax and fees go into effect on July 1.
Additional fees included in the legislation according to Miller include:
- A $200 fee on electric vehicles.
- A $5 per night hotel and motel fee [similar to a transient occupancy tax].
- A fee [based on weight] on heavy trucks that is between $50 and $100 dollars a year.
Clearly there is a pattern emerging—Georgia is hardly alone among red states to be raising its gas tax or adding new fees to increase sorely needed transportation funds, the topic of an insightful piece by Russell Berman, associate editor at The Atlantic.
Why are Republican governors and legislatures increasing their gas taxes when Republican (as well as many Democrat) congress members are so reluctant to even mention the "T" word?
In short, "Republican [state] legislatures that actually have to balance their budgets are finding increases indispensable," writes Berman.
When Gov. Nathan Deal signs the bill, as he indicated he would, Georgia will join Utah and South Dakota (states with Republican state government trifectas—thank you, Ballotpedia) and Iowa (which has a split legislature but a Republican governor) in passing and signing gas tax increase legislation this year.
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