THE SWAG BLOG

Thousands of caravaners and campers have used The Swag range over the past 6 years, and our recent feature in the well-known Caravan World Magazine is a rewarding acknowledgment that some of our products are adored by both eco-warriors and money-savvy travellers.

No one likes a mushy cucumber!The Swag helps you keep cucumbers crunchy and nutrient-rich for weeks! Here’s a few tips to ensure you’re making the most out of your cucumbers with this simple storage hack! 

It’s meatless Monday, so why not try a pumpkin quiche? Quiche is a timeless classic and has dozens of variations available for all tastes. 

Quite a few Swaggers have asked us the differences between our best-seller, the Starter Pack, and our brand new Organic Starter Pack so we’ve listed the most important differences in the table below.

There are so many ways you can save a penny here and there while also doing favours for the planet! Each cent adds up, and with the rising cost of living, now is more important than ever to find ways to not only reduce waste, but to reduce our spending!

If you’re looking at exploring the world, nature and the challenges it faces without leaving your couch, there’s plenty of resources for you! Sustainability documentaries allow us to discover nature’s beauty and give us ideas to change the world step by step. 

The classic tarte au citron is perfect to finish a meal on a sweet and tangy note. It is a refined pastry that will make everyone see eye to eye. This recipe is not for the faint of heart but the result is worth the effort! 

Plastic Free July is upon us, and the third day of the month also marks Plastic Bag Free Day. As we are a business with purpose, that cares about the planet, people and its future, we share deep appreciation for this month,what it honours and for all of the amazing businesses doing their part to reduce plastic. 

Potato Gratin, also called Dauphinois, is an inexpensive dish that will be greatly appreciated by the whole family, not just because it's delicious, but also for its flu-fighting nutritional benefits. Serve it as a side dish or a main and add bacon pieces for added taste and texture! 

Throwing away old, faulty household items is a bad habit brought by globalisation and the normalisation of single-use plastic. Thankfully, the 4 R’s are now trending and it’s time to Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle AND Upcycle!

Recent studies show that the amount of nutrients fruit and vegetables carry has declined in the past 70 years, threatening public health all over the globe and particularly for low-income earners. A study released in 2016 disclosed that in half a decade (1950 to 1999), 43 different crops experienced a change in 13 nutrients, and this includes household favourites like strawberries, watermelon, asparagus and snap beans.

This plant-based recipe is a nourishing meal that will keep the entire family warm and happy this winter. You can also swap the cauliflower with potato! Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole cauliflower 2 grated carrots 2 cup red lentils 3 kale branches 1 tbs fresh ginger 1 brown onion 1 tsp coconut oil 2 tinned cans coconut milk 2 tsp ground turmeric 2 tbs green curry paste Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Add onion, ginger and cook, stirring until softened and...