At Oaklands, we have always been passionate about food, about the land and about health. Over the past few years, we have been researching, plotting and planning how to create a way of living that is truly regenerative for our community as well as our guests. The modern food industry is destroying eco-systems, social systems, and naturally bio-diverse environments. The heavily processed food that comes from this industry leaves people feeling toxic and unwell. This in turn is leading to greater illness and disease. In an attempt to make us well again, the pharmaceutical companies create drugs to combat bacteria that have become lethally resistant and wreak havoc on our gut health and immunity. We believe that by taking responsibility for the creation, cultivation and processing of our food, we have an opportunity to make a difference to the quality of our health, environment and community.
My products are largely lacto-fermented - an ancient food preparation technique where milk products, vegetables, grains, fruits and meats are fermented and preserved via lacto-fermenting. Unlike modern methods of food preservation which deaden and denature foods, lacto-fermenting enhances the nutrient value in food. The action of the bacteria makes the minerals in the cultured foods more readily available to the body. Bacteria also produce vitamins and enzymes that are beneficial for digestion and creating health gut flora.
