Michael Rantissi is chef and owner of Kepos Street Kitchen, Kepos & Co and Kepos Catering – thriving Sydney-based Middle Eastern eateries he runs with his wife Kristy. From his beginnings as a kitchen-hand in Israel to now being the force behind award-winning cuisine and two successful cookbooks, he’s passionate about creating family-run businesses that…
Hip hip hooray, it’s our 10th birthdaaaaay, and boy do we have an issue for you! This not-to-be-missed bumper edition is chock-a-block full of loveliness: think wise words on hope from activist and author Glennon Doyle, comedian and mental health campaigner Mike King and other leading voices; a chat about sustainable fashion with “fast-fashion addict…
With our tenth birthday celebrations now in full swing (woo!), we’re rifling through the Peppermint archives and bringing back some majorly cool features from past issues – and what could be cooler than the big man himself, Sir David Attenborough. We caught up with him in Issue 19 to chat all things climate change, population…
We all know the damage fast fashion does to both people and planet – someone, somewhere is always paying the true cost of that bargainous shirt we’re encouraged to wear once and throw away. With all of us in the industry – yep, as consumers/wearers of clothes we’re right in there – bearing responsibility for…
Oxfam worker Kate Bensen recently spent time in Nepal, meeting women who make some of the fair trade products sold in Oxfam stores. Here, at the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, she shares her story of seeing firsthand the life-altering difference of trading fairly. Driving through the streets of Kathmandu four years on from the devastating…
We’re rounding out Plastic Free July with a recipe that embraces no-waste living with gusto – imploring you to use every last scrap in your fridge. It’s taken from the excellent ‘Low Tox Life‘ by Alexx Stuart, which has all manner of tips for avoiding wastage and all that pesky plastic – in this case,…
We all need a little help when it comes to cutting down our waste, and this Plastic Free July we’re continuing to share top tips from some of the very best names in the game! On that note, here’s why and how we should all be checking out what we chuck out – taken from…
Have you sewn yourself this season’s hottest trouser shape yet – the wide-leg pant? This cute version (above) of our latest free pattern is from our lovely friends at The Fabric Store, who have a helpful review of the pattern over on their website. While you’re there, make sure you have a nosy at their fun…
Did you know the calendar of the South West’s Nyoongar people includes six different seasons? Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang all reflect the changes in the natural world that come with the passing of time over a year, and each is traditionally used as a guide to what to harvest and where to move…
We love op shopping, you love op shopping, we all love op shopping, right?! For Hannah Klose, aka the gal behind Never Ever Pay Retail, op shopping’s an all-consuming passion – and she’s on a one-woman mission to prove we can find everything we’ll ever need down at our local thrifty. Luckily for us, Hannah’s here…
If you love vintage frocks and you can get to Brissie from now until 19 August, we recommend you make a beeline for Old Government House, where you can see exquisite bridal gowns from costume designer Marion Boyce’s personal collection. Developed in conjunction with QUT, The Bowerbird and the Bride features 45 dresses dating from…
As CIAF kicks off again this Thursday evening, top art collectors from across the country converge on Cairns to soak up the sights and sounds of this celebration of world-class Indigenous art, design and fashion. In the build-up to the launch, we caught up with designer Simone Arnol – co-curator of this year’s fashion performance…
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