18/06/2026
Good morning, it's Thursday 18th June 2026 and here at The Mystical Cat, the sky is looking just a smidge grey π€
Apparently today is Sustainable Gastronomy Day. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016, the day emphasises the role that food systems play in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to climate action, zero hunger, and responsible consumption.
The day celebrates food that is healthy, environmentally responsible, and rooted in local traditions and highlighting culinary practices that protect biodiversity, minimize food waste, and support local farmers.
We are great advocates of locally sourced, great quality produce. Those who have followed us for a while are aware that once a month we get our supply of pork and lamb from Plump Hill Farm and daily we get our James Gourmet Coffee Co Ltd coffee from our neighbours here at Harts Barn Craft Centre, the Old Dairy Tearoom ....but there are so many other great food producers in and around the Forest of Dean where we are. Cheese, butter, ice cream, fruit, veg, coffee and alcohol plus lots more other things besides if you live locally to us you'll know and if you visit, take the time to visit one of our local eateries where local is key!
So on that note whatever you are doing today, we hope you have a good one.
Namaste π