Because there are no official standards for sustainable food, you need to ask the right questions to find the information you need to make the best choices for you and your family. There are generally three types of places you can buy fresh food from – direct from the farm/farmers’ markets, stores and restaurants [...]

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Zucchini, also known as courgette to the French and British, is a gardener’s friend. Renowned for its abundant production, many gardeners even pick away the flowers before the fruit has formed so as not to be overwhelmed by the tasty green squash. It comes in various shapes and sizes, and can be yellow, green or [...]

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Could this be the end of antibiotics in livestock feed? The New York Times reports that moves are being made to curb the practice. Ralph Loglisci at Civil Eats reports on this as well.
Food security is finally getting the international attention it deserves. Read the G8’s statement on the topic at Reuters.
Jill Richardson of La Vida [...]

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This post comes from Melissa B. Williams at www.mindful-mama.com.
Confession: When I was a little girl, I used to sneak into the garden and eat all the carrots-and I mean all of them. It was no secret who did it: I was only about 4, and I’d leave the telltale carrot tops lying around as evidence [...]

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This review was written by Sustainable Table consultant, Laura Edwards-Orr.
Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming, by Laura Stec with Eugene Cordero, is a treasure trove of facts and tidbits about what we eat and how it affects the health of our planet. Part cook book, part text book, part righteous party [...]

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This post is by Stacey, our guest blogger and self-proclaimed NYC Milkmaid! You can see more of her writing on her own blog, JustBraise.com.
Confession: When I was younger I hated sauerkraut. Most people will read that and think, Well, no bother. Just don’t eat the stuff. It’s not like one is presented with it often!
But, [...]

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From our friends at Healthy Monday…
Having access to nutritious, whole foods is something many of us take for granted. We can begin each week with a trip to the grocery store or farmers’ market where we’ll find a wide variety of fruits, grains, vegetables, beans and other healthy fare. Finding fresh, affordable produce in urban [...]

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Green Screens at the Film Society of Lincoln Center presents “Pig Business“ – NY Premiere, One Night Only! Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. – with The Meatrix!
About Pig Business:

Four years ago, seasoned campaigner, eco-warrior, and mother of three Tracy Worcester set out to discover who was paying the real price for the [...]

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This blog post comes to us from our friend Zachary Adam Cohen at Farm To Table: The Emerging American Meal.
Where are the Conservatives in the Local, Sustainable Movement?
Let’s think about the word conservative for a second. True conservatives are interested in “conserving” things right? The caricature of conservatives is that they try to preserve [...]

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How is the recession affecting our eating habits? Does it make us fat or skinny, starved or stuffed? Where do most people spend their money, at the farmers market or at the fast food counter? Julie Flaherty, editor at Tufts Nutrition, gives some fascinating insight.
Soda with vitamins, McDonald’s salad, and anti-oxidant spiked cheese doodles. Do [...]

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