Here’s a great reason to throw a party. On October 24th, chefs, food banks, schools, farmers’ markets and food-lovers across America will observe Food Day, a national day of awareness-raising and fund-raising to promote healthy eating and affordable, accessible food. We encourage and challenge YOU to take the lead and host a fundraising party for [...]
Posts tagged ‘Food’
Throw a Party for Food Day
Posted October 7th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
9.3: Food
Posted October 7th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Despite the vast quantity and variety of food available today, hunger is a daily reality. Watch this episode of 9.3 to see how a farmer in Hawaii and a group in Arizona experiment with unique farming methods that have the potential to feed people in isolated areas and harsh environments. There are tons of great [...]
Food From The Sky
Posted September 29th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
From FOODFROMTHESKY.org.uk A brilliant urban food growing initiative on the roof of the Budgens supermarket at Crouch End in London… a Permaculture community garden growing food to sell in the supermarket below while providing a learning and educational space for the different part of the communities. We are growing vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and herbs grown [...]
Food Solutions: Breakfast through Dessert
Posted August 17th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
It’s that time again. Lazy summer days are fading into the hectic pace of a new school year, when work demands can crank up a notch, too. Well, have no fear because the August issue of The Whole Deal is here! Let it be your cheat sheet with these daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert [...]
Back to School: Smart Food Choices
Posted August 6th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
It’s the start of a new school year, and with it comes new goals and new opportunities for kids to shine in school! Whether you’re a kid or an adult, there’s always something new to learn, and that includes learning about making smart food choices. Here are some tips to help you choose the best [...]
Summer Food & (Red) Wine Pairings
Posted July 21st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Red wines in summer? Absolutely! We know lots of wine lovers enjoy cool and refreshing whites during summer but we’ve got some don’t miss reds that are perfect for the season and the foods that make summer, well…summer. And if these reds (and recipes) linger and end up on your fall table, we promise not [...]
Perfect Summer Food & (White) Wine Pairings
Posted July 14th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Although we believe most seasons are just right for great pairings of food and wine, summer just seems to offer endless opportunities for matching lighter, refreshing wines with simple, easy-to-prepare foods. With the amazing selection of this year’s Summer Top Ten Wines, it’s easy to find delicious counterparts that complement these top-notch summer wines at [...]
Lack of public policy detrimental to global food sustainability
Posted June 2nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Could Agroecology put an end to the food crisis and address climate-change and poverty challenges? Olivier De Shutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food and author of “Agroecolgy and the Right to Food” (8 March 2011) says yes, but not without better public policies. Agroecology applies ecological science to the design of agricultural [...]
The Foodie Fantasy Food Blogger Video Contest
Posted March 23rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Calling all food bloggers! What’s better than dreaming of tasting the fare of far away lands? Actually visiting and trying it for yourself! We want to thank you for sharing your fabulous foodie finds and recipes, and we can’t think of a more appropriate treat than a European culinary fantasy trip come true. Send in [...]
Newspaper Sludge As Worm Bedding / Food
Posted February 10th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
“I am experimenting with recycled newspaper sludge from work as bedding/feed. The worms seem to be happy in it, but the green food seems to take a long time to break down. Chunks of lettuce are still crisp after three weeks. Is there any way to speed up how fast food breaks down?” ~ Justin [...]