The Frugivore Diet

Melbourne Fruit Meetup - 4 October 2014!

2014-09-24T10:16:30.000Z

HCRV Sharehouses in Melbourne?

2014-09-22T11:13:43.000Z

Hey guys,

My housemate is selling her place in the next few months so I'll be looking for a new abode.

Wondering if any of you have experience in finding awesome houseshare situations with other vegan peeps?

How'd you go about it? Are there particularly good places to look? Gumtree?

Ta!

Melbourne Fruit Meetup - 6 September 2014!

2014-08-13T07:01:57.000Z

Details as per Facebook event:

Tonight - charity fundraiser with Jeanette and Alan Running Raw Around Australia 2013

2014-06-27T22:51:41.000Z

Saturday 28 June

Kindness House 288 Brunswick St Fitzroy

5.30-9.30pm

$15 entry at door

Raw Vegan refreshments

More info https://www.facebook.com/pages/Running-Raw-around-Australia-2013/151899708156709?fref=ts

melbourne fruit lovers group on meetup.com

2014-06-27T05:48:24.000Z

Does anyone here actually go to these meetups?

I never made it to one when it was run by a different girl but since this other guy took over as admin a while back it seems to have nothing to do with fruit. There are 2 meetups on there to go to a dairy show and a poultry show. Totally bizzare.

Bulk Produce?

2013-10-13T10:37:14.000Z

Hey guys! I know that there's something quite similar to this already. But i'm after the best place where I can buy in bulk (doesn't necessarily have to be organic). I live at home and my mum pays for groceries so I won't be too fussy on organic. From my experiences at Victoria Markets I find that the prices are quite similar to supermarket price and also similar quality, so now I've been buying my produce at the fruit and vegetable market in highpoint, which is great because they have a wide range of good quality produce, however it isn't exactly the cheapest! Would love any input, thank you. :)

I want to grow rare US pawpaws (fruits) north-east of Melbourne> Who Join me?

2013-10-11T12:21:25.000Z

As I have bought a classic car at Lilydale near Melbourne for restoration (hobby car restoration project) so I need to move to within 100 or 200 klms from near Melbourne as the car is unreg and expensive to relocate too far by tilt truck. Looking for to rural place north of Yarra Valley where I can do both the car restoration and grow these rare pawpaws:

http://www.ohiopawpawfest.com/about.html

But, more to the point I am extremely alone in my fruitarian-life projects so wish to find someone from Melbourne who is keen to join me on this pawpaw growing project. I am "Ahimsa Fruitarian" on Facebook so see my Facebook profile & if you are interested please phone me 0427 493 954 and/or text me your phone number.

HCRV housemate wanted to share in Northcote area from Jan '14.

2013-10-06T07:42:45.000Z

Hi there,

Im a HCRV looking for a housemate to share a house in the Northcote area from January 10th, 2014.

House will be selected being close to organic grocer (Terra Madre/Joe's Organic), public transport and backyard space to grow own veggies.

If you are interested please message, post or email (spaps@me.com) and we can arrange a meet up.

Peace,

Dan.

Why is the world so skewed towards the Paleo Diet?

2013-02-23T03:44:40.000Z

It's interesting to me to note as I progress in this lifestyle that its so easy to get a serve of animal flesh or rubbish cooked food but if you want to get HC vegan its difficult let alone HC RAW. My opinion is that the world currently is in this direction because it tends to feed of suffering and exploitation i.e "globilisation" and so many people are apathetic to the problems of others. I was just wondering what the other melb vegans thought.

SOURCES OF FRESH DATES IN BULK

2012-06-06T21:40:44.000Z

Does anyone know where can one buy fresh dates in bulk in your area?

Melbourne buddying

2012-06-01T04:18:13.000Z

So for those who have contacted saying that they want to be involved in this too... as Franga has suggested, write your daily intake, concerns, needs etc here...

I look forward to hearing from you and grateful for the longer termers who have offered their support.

Safi

Hachiya “caramel” Persimmon Feast – Pre-Orders

2012-04-20T05:33:19.000Z

Hi Everyone,

The deal…3 trays = 9-10+ kilos (I don’t know the weight until they arrive; they’re usually 3.5 kilos per tray, but could be 3 kilos). I’ve ordered from two different biodynamic growers, so you can try both, to compare.

You can order more trays of course…

In the past, these persimmons have been the most caramelly caramel sauce in the world, barely held together by a skin of delicate caramel glazing. This is once they’ve ripened to perfection, are translucent and falling out of their skins. They’re delicious before this stage, however it usually takes a fortnight or more for them to be ripe enough to eat.

(In the meantime, I still have a 30%-ready-to-eat Fuyu feast left to sell, as already advertised: 3+ glorious kilos of organic (at least 2nd year in conversion) Fuyu/non-astsringent persimmons. Being 13+ kilos for $78 (under half retail price), and just $25 per 3000 calories of delectable treat.)

The soft fibre makes for fabulously textured persimmon/banana/vanilla (if you do vanilla) puddings, or green smoothie puddings.

HOW TO GET THEM:

OPTION 1. PICKUP:

After placing your pre-order, arrange a time to pick up from Camberwell East. Some time 10-6 on a weekday. (Not on a weekend. Also, just to let you know, I don’t usually check my email on Sundays.)

Or if you can only arrive after 6pm on a weeknight, then I can wrap the trays, put them in a rubbish bag to keep the insects out, and leave them outside at your risk. I’ve never had a burglary since I’ve been in this street. I can’t leave them outside during the day.

(Argh section: I admit that in the past I’ve had some customers who don’t turn up, make another time then don’t turn up, etc.; or “just turn up” in case I’m here, when I can’t be interrupted. You’d have to pick them up in the specified timeframe so that you can buy from me in future... thanks.)

Whilst you visit during the day… I’ve also got loads of young nettles, spearmint and chickweed, a lot of malva, dandelion leaves, basil and marjoram. Big bunches for $1, small for .50c, a bit for .25c. (I’m a ‘primary producer’.) Plus got pomegranites, fuji apples, tomatoes, passionfruit and bananas at very nice prices.

OPTION 2. POST:

I can post them to Melbourne Metro for $10.

PAYMENT:

Firstly, you need to contact me to ensure I have stock.

Then pay as soon as you can, to ensure that you get stock and the last of it doesn't get taken by someone else who's enquired.

Payment is credit card at http://www.josender.com.au/Shop/Food

BTW hey, don't look around the site now cos I'm about to edit content and upload more of it…

See ya!

:-)

Joanna

PERSIMMON FEAST!! $6/kg Camberwell or post

2012-04-19T21:44:05.000Z

Hi Everyone,

For a persimmon lover, I’ve got 13+ glorious kilos of organic (at least 2nd year in conversion) Fuyu (vanilla) persimmons. 13+ kilos for $78 (under half retail price).

(Also, if I get a quick sale on these, then I’ll be able to sell Hachiya/ astringent persimmons for $75 for 3 trays = approx 10+ kilos. They would be from two different biodynamic growers, for you to compare.)

Why not mono-feast?!! :-) :-) Once you start eating these fuyus, it’s hard to stop…

About 3 kg are perfect for eating right now. They’ll stay firm in the fridge, or will continue to soften and ripen.

The other 10+ kg are nice to eat, but still a bit unripe.

About 9.5 kg are “seconds” i.e. there are tree markings on some of the skins, whilst they taste superb. From my sampling so far, they’re an equal eating choice. The others are officially first grade.

Apart from feasting, they freeze well and dehydrate well.

They’re blended for the the best caramel sauce… oh wow!!! And the soft fibre makes for fabulously textured persimmon/banana/vanilla (if you do vanilla) puddings, or green smoothie puddings.

If you haven't tried them yet, organic Fuyus are delectable, and very caramelly – quite unlike conventional ones.

They’re also calorie-dense which makes them even better value. (A kilo of apples has 520 calories, a kilo of persimmons has 700 calories. $6 per kilo for persimmons is equivalent to $4.46 per kilo for apples). For a 3000 calorie diet, this is just $25 for a full day’s food of the most delectable organic treat...

HOW TO GET THEM:

PICKUP:
They’re yours if you’re the first person to contact me and prepay for them, and can pick them up from Camberwell East, this Friday 11.30am-6pm.

(Or if you can only arrive after 6pm, then I could wrap the cases and leave them outside at your risk. Never had a burglary since I’ve been in this street, but bugs could get to them, though I could leave the cases inside a rubbish bag. I can’t leave them outside during the day.)

(Argh section: I admit that in the past I’ve had some customers who don’t turn up, make another time then don’t turn up, etc.; or “just turn up” in case I’m here, when I can’t be disturbed. You’d have to pick them up in the specified timeframe so that you can buy from me in future... thanks.)

I could possibly split the quantities in half for $45 someone who could be at my place on this time and day. However whenever I’ve sold them, people always tell me they wished they’d bought more…

After that, it’s making a time on a weekday, next week,10-6pm. Leaving outside for after 6pm pickup also an option. (Sorry I’m an early bird and don’t stay up late, and take weekends off.)

Whilst you visit during the day… I’ve also got loads of young nettles, spearmint and chickweed, a lot of malva, dandelion leaves, basil and marjoram. Big bunches for $1, small for .50c, a bit for .25c. (I’m a ‘primary producer’.) Plus got pomegranites, fuji apples, tomatoes, passionfruit and bananas at very nice prices.

POST:
I can post them out to Melbourne Metro for $10.

PAYMENT:

Payment is prepayment by credit card. I’ll give you the details.

I’ve actually got more than 13+ kilos, so if this lot is taken, you can still enquire.

Thanks, I'm really glad to see this forum!!! I look forward to attending meetups in future.

(BTW I used to bring cases of fruit to sell at Melbourne Raw Food Meetup Group get togethers, which was a lot of fun!, but it does turn the whole meetup into a work activity when I want to socialise with friends, and I take weekends off these days.)

See ya!

:-)

Joanna

Melbourne meeting

2012-01-16T10:14:24.000Z

Hi guys...

I heard that there were some plans afoot for a Melbourne meeting...

true? possible? Maybe?

When and where ..

and if not arranged

.... any suggestions?

SaFI :-)