Food & Travel
The Economics of Organics November 10th, 2008
Stretch Your Organic Dollar
After months of bad financial news, it comes as no surprise, the economy is making us second-guess every purchase we make, from a new car to a loaf of bread. As Alternet.org reported, The Nielsen...more
Mini-Vegetables: A User's Guide November 5th, 2008
Go Mini With Your Veggies This Thanksgiving
Heading into the Thanksgiving season, mini-vegetables are one way to get some green on the table, while increasing the cute-ness factor. The Detroit News suggests steaming or roasting your mini-veggies (baby squash are especially good...more
Halloween Candy Round-Up October 31st, 2008
Go Green This Halloween
This Halloween, you can hand out the dreaded popcorn balls, my favorite Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses, or any combination of mini-candy bars, tiny bag of M&Ms, or an assortment of sugar-loaded candy corn. Or,...more
NY Port Authority To Hawk Carbon Credits October 27th, 2008
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will start selling carbon offsets in early 2009. The measure was recently approved and the Port Authority will pay five companies a total of $2.5 million...more
Nestle Aims to Reduce Carbon Intensity 20% In 5 Years October 27th, 2008
Nestle Waters North America has released its first corporate citizenship report, The Shape of Corporate Citizenship (PDF). The company reported that it emitted 55,000 tons of GHG emissions in 2007, up from the previous year’s...more
The Future of Meat October 22nd, 2008
Goat Meat's Grand Introduction
When Bill Niman started Niman Ranch near San Francisco, CA, he had a few head of cattle and a determination to raise them self-sufficiently. The basic idea, is that the better a cow, or any...more
One Steaming Mug at a Time October 22nd, 2008
New Tea Company Aims to Save the World
A new organic tea company is working to save the world one tea bag at a time. Ocean of Tea was recently started by Terry Godier and Bob Liddle in St. Louis, MO. As Eat....more
Chicago's New Green Groceries October 21st, 2008
Jewel And The Farmstand
Food shopping options in Chicago are expanding, and going green. The Chicago Tribune reported that Jewel recently opened a green store at 370 N Desplaines that has vegetation on the roof and an automatic cooling...more
Take A Stand October 18th, 2008
Be Part of 2009's Food Policy
If you’re going to add your signature to one food petition this year, check out the Food Declaration or the Declaration for Healthy Food and Agriculture, started by Roots of Change. The Declaration, as the...more
Seafood Delight October 10th, 2008
How To Eat Sustainable Fish
For those of us who love a good sushi dinner or fried seafood platter, sustainable fishing is high on the list of sustainable farming practices to watch. Over at the Chocolate & Zucchini blog, fish...more
