When last did you eat a meal where you knew the origin of every single ingredient? This disconnect between us and our food affects us far more than we realise. Luckily, with the increase of local foodie and farmers markets, sourcing local and artisinal products is becoming far easier.

Many people think that just because I have written a best selling book on growing vegetables - I must be a vegetarian. I am not. However, I am what I call a conscious omnivore. Although I do eat meat, it is seldom centre stage on the plate. That space is reserved for vegetables, with the meat (sourced from ethical, organic farmers) providing the chorus.