Hello to all brave parents out there who are considering Real Nappies! Don't worry, it's very straight forward, if it wasn't I wouldn't be using them myself every day. If you have the time, I would suggest coming down to lovely Bantry Town and booking a Real Nappy Consultation with me. I can show you exactly how the system works...

How healthy is milk?? By Hannah Dare of Organico Bantry. (Published in the West Cork People October 2010) We are constantly told that milk and dairy products are essential for our health. But what if that is simply not true? What if, instead, milk products are not suitable for adults and should be only eaten very rarely? This month I have been reading about milk and its connections to serious illnesses like breast and prostate cancer, and looking at whether it is actually a good source of minerals or protein. Given that I really enjoy cheese and milky coffee, this has been difficult to research, but I am more and more convinced that we should enjoy dairy products as a treat rather than as the backbone of our diet. Have a read and see what you think. Continue reading →

I'd like to start a new section of the website devoted to Simple Meal Ideas, meaning not quite recipes but more inspiration to help you decide what to eat at those times when you just can't think! I'm planning to invite customers and friends to add theirs also so we all get to share each others' tasty, quick and easy...

And the 2010 Organico winners are: Rik Appleby for his wonderful slogan: ''I love organic, it's energetic, no process, all most-ness, soul food, whole food, cleanses the mind, empowers the body and makes us shine!'' Well done Rik - your goody bag will be waiting for you! Runners up are: Toma Mcullim: I want to smell the windblown, I want...

Organico Bantry has a newly finished Therapy Room suitable for one to one talking or physical sessions available for rent immediately. Please contact Hannah Dare with your qualifications including how long you have been established as a Therapist. We have 3-month starting rates for people who are starting up a practice, and it is available for morning or afternoons or...

Well, it's truly Autumn now, and Lucy and I are off to the toddler swimming group in the chlorine-free pool near Pearson's Bridge. I can't wait to see how she reacts to all the water - she loves water - and all the other toddlers (she also loves toddlers!)! In October we are planning a baby-wearing morning in Organico Cafe...

Have you ever heard of Keffir? It is a drink, made mainly from milk and a starter substance called 'Keffir Grains' that act like a yoghurt started and ferment the milk in a particularly health and I think very tasty way. It has been credited over the years with incredible health benefits ranging from digestive benefits to immune system benefits...

Organic is Best Slogan Competition Using one of the following starting points tell us why you think organic is best! (Under 50 words) 'I love organic because... 'I eat organic because... 'Organic food makes sense to me because... The winners will be published on Organico's website and will receive an Organico Apron (made from Organic Fair Trade cotton) and an...

Organico Cafe will be closed for Saturday the 3rd and Monday the 5th of September for annual staff holidays. Thank you for your understanding!

We are now re-launching Organico Baby Club as Organico Baby Zone. Come and find us on Facebook...thanks for all the support and lets say it together now: we love babies!