Friday, February 27, 2009
Slow Food Potawatomi Teams with Restaurant For Slow Dinner
A Michigan Slow Food convivium makes the news. Read more at mlive.com.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
GM Beet Sugar
Last year nearly the entire nation's supply of sugar beets was planted using Monsanto's Round Up Ready GM sugar beet seeds. There wasn't a broad industry announcement about this conversion, but rather the change slipped quietly, almost secretly, into fruition. A lawsuit set for April 3rd petitions the court to stop the sale of GM beet seed and require the USDA to conduct a thorough investigation of the safety of these seeds.
Read more on this at The Organic & Non-GMO Report.
A registry exists for companies who pledge to avoid GM beet sugar. If you operate a business and would like to vow not to buy GM beet sugar, I urge you to voice your concern here:
Non-GM Sugar Beet Registry
The more companies that express the desire for non-GMO beet sugar, the more likely there will be beet producers willing to plant the non-GMO seeds. GMO sugar beet crops are being planted close to other types of beets and chard, other plants of the same species, that risk cross-pollination. Cross-pollination presents immediate danger to those farmers planting non-GMO crops near GM sugar beets.
Read more on this at The Organic & Non-GMO Report.
A registry exists for companies who pledge to avoid GM beet sugar. If you operate a business and would like to vow not to buy GM beet sugar, I urge you to voice your concern here:
Non-GM Sugar Beet Registry
The more companies that express the desire for non-GMO beet sugar, the more likely there will be beet producers willing to plant the non-GMO seeds. GMO sugar beet crops are being planted close to other types of beets and chard, other plants of the same species, that risk cross-pollination. Cross-pollination presents immediate danger to those farmers planting non-GMO crops near GM sugar beets.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Ice Cream Slows Down
Haagen Dazs gets it. The company's latest new product launch features five flavors of ice cream, each containing only five ingredients. They have cut out all the fluff and kept it simple - ice cream you could churn at your own neighborhood picnic.
Each ice cream starts with the same foundation of milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. The only other ingredient is the flavoring. Nothing artificial. Nothing you couldn't find in a pantry. If you can't churn out your own homeade ice cream to enjoy during movie night, Haagen Dazs "five" might be a good alternative.
Could it be our food industry is listening to what consumers want? Haagen Dazs "five" is a good sign. And a good reason to keep asking for good, clean and fair food.
"Five" new flavors: mint, ginger, coffee, vanilla bean, passion fruit, brown sugar, and chocolate.
Each ice cream starts with the same foundation of milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. The only other ingredient is the flavoring. Nothing artificial. Nothing you couldn't find in a pantry. If you can't churn out your own homeade ice cream to enjoy during movie night, Haagen Dazs "five" might be a good alternative.
Could it be our food industry is listening to what consumers want? Haagen Dazs "five" is a good sign. And a good reason to keep asking for good, clean and fair food.
"Five" new flavors: mint, ginger, coffee, vanilla bean, passion fruit, brown sugar, and chocolate.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen to Open Feb. 23
Kent Rathbun's new casual dining concept will feature locally grown produce and Latte Da Goat Cheese.
Read more in Restaurant News, Guidelive, or Rathbun's Website.
Read more in Restaurant News, Guidelive, or Rathbun's Website.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Time for Turnips!!!
To anyone who wants any, my dad has a bumper crop of turnips. I have approximately 5 lbs of them with the greens still attached. If anyone would like any please feel free to contact me. I will have them until Sunday Feb 15 then I will have to get rid of them. Both of us just picked them this morning. Free to all....hopefully they will go quickly!
214-404-7444 if you would like to call
Sorry if this is not directly related to any foodie news or Slow Food related news.
214-404-7444 if you would like to call
Sorry if this is not directly related to any foodie news or Slow Food related news.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Slow Food Gardening Series: Winter Gardening
Saturday, January 17th, Slow Food members met at North Haven Gardens in Dallas to learn about winter gardening and spring garden preparation. The class, organized by Kelly Ingram, had a good turn out and was informative no matter what the size of your garden.
The group discussed in-ground, raised bed, and container gardens. We learned about soil preparation and seasonal produce, as well as how to get rid of pesky garden critters (rascally rabbits)!
After members had a chance to ask questions of North Haven's Horticulture expert, we toured the display gardens. Even with the city's recent freeze, the gardens were abundant with leafy greens, herbs, broccoli, carrots, and more. Several members got to take samples home.
North Haven Gardens has an impressive inventory of items, and offers consultation and free classes. See their website for the upcoming event schedule:
http://nhg.com/Events.htm
Members attending this class had a lot of fun learning. We hope to see you at our next event - baking bread at Empire Baking Company!
The group discussed in-ground, raised bed, and container gardens. We learned about soil preparation and seasonal produce, as well as how to get rid of pesky garden critters (rascally rabbits)!
After members had a chance to ask questions of North Haven's Horticulture expert, we toured the display gardens. Even with the city's recent freeze, the gardens were abundant with leafy greens, herbs, broccoli, carrots, and more. Several members got to take samples home.
North Haven Gardens has an impressive inventory of items, and offers consultation and free classes. See their website for the upcoming event schedule:
http://nhg.com/Events.htm
Members attending this class had a lot of fun learning. We hope to see you at our next event - baking bread at Empire Baking Company!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Last Chance to Stop NAIS
"Protect Our Food Supply - Stop NAIS!" is still in the running at change.org, but it needs over two thousand more votes to make it into the Top 10 Ideas. And only the top 10 entries in this online contest "win" and have their ideas presented at the National Press Club on January 16th and advocacy campaigns organized to promote them.
The competition ends this Thursday, January 15, at 5 pm eastern time. In addition to voting for stopping NAIS, please let everyone you know who is interested in supporting local, sustainable agriculture know.
Step 1: If you are not already signed up for the site, register at: https://www.change.org/admin/sign_up
Step 2: Go to http://www.change.org/ideas/view/stop_nais Be sure to click the box labeled "Vote!" to the left of "Protect Our Food Supply -- Stop NAIS!" Leaving a comment does not count as a vote.
After you click the Vote box, it will change color and show "Voted." If it does not do that, shift your mouse a bit and click again, because it sometimes take several tries.
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