Mmmmm…salami….

Probably the most commonly asked question, in relation to our trying to live rubbish free, is; ‘what is the most difficult part’. Up until now I’ve generally answered either, ‘being prepared for spontaneity, such as the impromptu bbq on a Sunday afternoon’, or ‘nachos’. But that was because the real answer was much too difficult to admit to myself let alone anyone else…salami!

We both love spicy food, and I’ve always liked the honesty and simplicity of salami, particularly when out tramping and we sit and cut pieces off and eat them with crackers…actually that’s another sticking point…crackers. Anyway…yesterday we found ourselves at a great Sunday market in Titirangi and there I stumbled upon Salash Delicatessen selling their wares.

Salash is a family business with a heritage of five generations which we’re fortunate to have here in NZ from Serbia. They specialise in producing dry salt cured, cold smoked, air dried meats and salamis and for $13 I was able to buy the two lengths pictured of salami without any plastic packaging at all, just a brown paper bag.

So, now I’ve added a Salami page to the Guide and it’d be great if you could email me suggestions of rubbish free salami in your town or city and I’ll add it to the page.

Along with the new salami page, I’ve added one on hand cream and updated information on menstrual products and plastic bags. As always, anything you’d like to amend or add we’d love to hear it, so flick us an email!