Salmon Terroir
What do salmon and wine have in common? More than you might think ... here's what Lia has to say on the matter.
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You know Clif Bar. Well these tasty bags, like grown-up versions of trail mix, are made by the same peeps (Gary and Kit). Enter to win a bag of their Smoked Paprika Almonds!
Should you choose local, organic, none or both? How do you make smart sustainable picks at the seafood counter and beyond? Like it or not, your food buys have an impact on the earth. Here, articles and recipes to help you eat with an “eco-clean” conscience.
Recent articles in Eco Bites:
Farm Fresh Fish
If you’re confused about farmed fish, you are not alone. Here are four basic guidelines to clarify which farmed fish are best to buy and why.
No Room to Garden? Share a Yard
No room to garden? No problem. Yard-sharing matches gardeners in need of land with property owners who have room to spare.
Beyond Beef Basics: Grass Fed, Grain Finished and More
Grass-fed, grain-finished ... what do all these terms really mean? We've got answers here, from start to finish.
Why Frozen Seafood is Sometimes Fresher than “Fresh”
The word “fresh” has cache to it. But when it comes to describing seafood, the word doesn’t always mean better quality.
Are We Reaching The End of the Line For Seafood?
The End of the Line is a must-see documentary for anyone who wants to save seafood from extinction.
Super Seven Sustainable Seafood Picks-2010
Buying seafood is confusing these days. We make it easy with our 7 super sustainable choices.
Breaking the Plastic Addiction in the Kitchen
I've been pondering lately how to break my addiction to Tupperware ... here are a few answers I found in an easy three-step guide.
Time For a Gut Check on Organics?
It seems to me that this is a good time for a gut check. Not an extended analysis or time spent poring over the latest studies—we’ll forever be inundated with contradictory data from varying sources—but a simple, 30-second reflection on how you feel about the chemicals you put into your body.
Old World Meats Make a Comeback as a Sustainable Choice
Are bunnies the new chickens? Is bison the new beef? Will goat nudge lamb off the menu? While bison, goat, and rabbit aren’t new, per se, they are garnering fresh interest among chefs and home cooks (and media) eager for sustainable options.
Grow Heirlooms
I have four gorgeous new raised beds in the back yard (thanks, honey!) filled with rich organic soil, and I’m hankering to get some seedlings in the ground. If you are too, I urge you to take a look at heirlooms.
Earth-Friendly Fare: 3 Ways to Eat Lower on the Food Chain
When I think of a food chain, I always picture a giant whale swimming through the ocean gobbling up smaller sea creatures in his path. But food chains are part of a broader ecosystem, and, as humans, our place at the top carries awesome responsibility. Sure, we could go through our lives eating whatever suits our fancy, but doing so without a thought to future generations would be reckless. Here on Nourish Network, there has been much written about sustainability, and at its core, that’s what eating lower on the food chain is intended to promote: sustainable food systems that take the long view rather than satisfying our immediate cravings. With Earth Day upon us, the time is right to consider how eating lower on the food chain benefits not only us, but the planet at large.
USDA Steering Organics to the Center of the Plate
In a radical departure from no-questions-asked support of giant agribusiness, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announces a direction that will steer organics to the center of the plate. Here's our say on the matter, by Kurt Michael Friese.
Label Lingo: A Guide to Eggs
Buying eggs used to be so simple: Grab a carton off the shelf, open it to check for any cracked shells and go on your merry way. These days, however, you need to interpret a myriad of claims before deciding which carton goes into your cart. What do they all mean? Find out here.
Distinguish Between Farmer and Food Producer
As I was working on the first installment of our Food Policy series (nothing like trying to wrap-up agricultural policy in 500 words when the Farm Bill itself is 1,770 pages), a clear distinction stood out between "farmers" and “food producers.”
Understand Ecosystems
In this age of green, the term ecosystem gets tossed around quite a bit--from technology to tide pools. But it’s an important concept to grasp, as in really understand, when talking about creating a sustainable food system.
favorite finds
I tasted this on a mad rush through the farmers market this weekend and am glad I did. Dukka is a Middle Eastern spice blend of nuts and seeds, and these guys include local fennel in theirs ...
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