It’s been a difficult year, and many of us are suffering. So let’s take the time this holiday to gather together and celebrate all that we love. In spite of the challenges, we still have a tremendous amount to be thankful for; these difficult times can strengthen our communities and allow us the time [...]
Entries from November 2008
An updated word (and recipe) from Director, Destin Layne
November 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments
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A local challenge, a mighty recipe
November 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Never one to shirk from a challenge, our good friend Kim O’Donnel has posted a recipe for Brussels Sprout Slaw (it looks really good) on the Thanksgiving Local and Organic Food Challenge and has been making room for local at her blog, A Mighty Appetite, too.
Kim, who hosts a weekly chat on Tuesdays at 1pm [...]
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Dispatch from Anchorage: Putting the challenge in the local Thanksgiving Challenge
November 17th, 2008 · No Comments
It was pretty cold at the farmers’ market here in Baltimore this weekend, but here, to put it in perspective, is another one from Alison Arians of Alison’s Lunch blog, who reminds us that eating local is tougher in some places than others, but still probably easier than you think. Be sure to read [...]
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Healthy Monday
November 17th, 2008 · No Comments
Our friends at Healthy Monday asked us to pass along this non-food-related tip today.
Monday: The Stay Quit Day
Just in time for the Great American Smoke-out on November 20th there’s an idea to help smokers sustain their resolution: Stay Quit Monday. Smokers who are planning to quit should consider making the following Monday following their [...]
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News Feed
November 14th, 2008 · No Comments
News flash – fast food is corny Another study confirms what Michael Pollan and others have been saying for years, that just about everything on an average fast food menu is made of corn, which means that its cheap prices are held up by corn subsidies, even though the food’s no good for us or [...]
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