Tag: sustainable
group name: slowfood
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February 24, 2009 11:52 AM EST --
There are several reasons why now is the right time to learn to grow your own food ...cost savings, certainty of production methods, supporting your local community. Lots of writing and conversation . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:57 PM EDT --
Farmstand at Sass Family Farm, Iowa City, Iowa
So, you’ve learned a little about the issues, are convinced shopping sustainably is the way to go, but what do you do now?
First, figure out . . .
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August 08, 2006 02:08 PM EDT --
It is exciting today to see organic produce at the supermarket. Organic growing is a common practice now. Organic farming methods involve methods to minimize pesticide use and avoid chemical sprays. These . . .
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April 10, 2009 04:13 PM EDT --
Welcome to our first installment of Sustainable Table’s Guide to Good Food! I’d like to provide you with simple ways to shop smarter, eat healthier and make the best food choices for you and your . . .
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April 24, 2009 11:56 AM EDT --
Exactly what are sustainable farming and/or sustainable food, and what is organic agriculture? Those are questions I hear quite often. A general concept of organic has been seeping into the mainstream, . . .
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June 11, 2008 06:16 PM EDT --
I've been hooked on farmers' markets ever since I spent five years living in Madison, Wisconsin, where the Dane County Farmers' Market takes up the entire square around the Capitol in downtown . . .
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April 10, 2008 02:31 PM EDT --
Recently, I got to do an interview with Bryant Terry . He is the co-author of Grub , and is working on a second cookbook due out soon called Organic Soul . He has appeared on PBS and Sundance Channel . . .
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March 08, 2007 10:04 AM EST --
A quick break from the childhood nutrition series, then back to that. I had to post an update on the following. Time magazine's cover article (COVER!) is on the issue of eating local versus big organic. . . .
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February 05, 2008 09:11 PM EST --
Okay, what does an Irish kid living in Maine know about making a delicious Jambalaya?
Well, years ago I had the privledge and pleasure to work at a culinary charity event in Boston with Chef Paul . . .
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October 09, 2006 05:10 PM EDT --
The "rent-a-goats" have gone back to their real home, the cheese room is cleaned up and the equipment tucked away for the winter. The cheeses are aging away, covered with molds of many . . .
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January 16, 2009 07:58 PM EST --
Do you want to eat healthier meat but get confused by all the labels and terms being used these days? Print out our handy Glossary of Meat Production Methods and take with you to the store! . . .
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October 11, 2006 01:07 PM EDT --
Recently, as a Sunday dinner guest, I eagerly helped myself to a piece of Southern fried chicken. Unfortunately, when I bit into my drumstick, my relish was spoiled by the black, discoloration of meat . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:49 PM EDT --
Last week we talked about sustainable and organic , and the difference between the two. This week, we’re going to delve into the real issue – factory farming and industrial agriculture. The differences . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:52 PM EDT --
In the past two weeks, we’ve talked about sustainable and organic food, as well as industrial agriculture and factory farming in our Guide to Good Food. This week, we’re going to compare sustainable . . .
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May 15, 2009 07:55 PM EDT --
In last week’s post, Sustainable v s. Industrial , we compared sustainable farming with industrial agriculture. This week, we have eight reasons why you should buy sustainable.
1. Tastes . . .
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April 05, 2006 03:23 PM EDT --
A woman who lives in my home town, and calls it hers, came in today surprised to "find" my shop! I'm located in the middle of the commercial block on Main Street, so I . . .
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May 22, 2009 04:00 PM EDT --
Last week, we talked about how to find local sustainable food. This week we’re going to look at the realities of eating sustainably when you have a busy life and not a lot of time.
We . . .
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May 22, 2009 04:03 PM EDT --
We’ve talked about finding sustainable food and how to find time to cook in previous posts. This week, we’re going to talk about money. Some sustainable food advocates seem to think we all . . .
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June 05, 2009 05:21 PM EDT --
This week we’re going to look at the money we spend on food, particularly at the rising cost of products and how much we spend. In short, while food prices have gone up each year, the proportion . . .
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April 03, 2008 07:26 PM EDT --
Yesterday, April 2nd, there was an article in the " Dining & Wine " section of " The New York Times " titled " Some Goods News on Food Prices " which I read with . . .
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