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Written by Serena Weaver
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Thursday, 27 November 2008 |
Are you a believer in local food? Do you feel like donating to a cause that will support the movement in the United States? If so, Ingredients may be your answer. This short film describes many of the issues surrounding food in America today. Its developers are seeking additional funds in order to distribute it more widely. Watch the feature film here.
-Serena
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Written by Serena Weaver
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Thursday, 27 November 2008 |
Honestly, I don’t know why I never thought of doing this myself before. “The Jew and the Carrot,” a well known blog on “Jews, Food, & Contemporary Issues” that has useful news for non-Jews too, has done a little bit of extra research to make this holiday season more sustainable. With the local food movement in mind, the writers for this website came up with ideas for three different Thanksgiving meals, depending on where in the United States you live. It makes total sense, considering that the foods to be found in sunny California in November are nowhere near the same ones as those that are in chilly Colorado at the same time. Take a glimpse at their suggestions for a truly more local and sustainable meal.
-Serena
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Written by Serena Weaver
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Tuesday, 25 November 2008 |
Kobe Beef America is a national association that is based on the “production” of Wagyu, or Japanese-like cattle for beef. The industry surrounding the raising of this particular type of meat has imposed strict regulations on its standards of quality.
As someone who has recently decided to only eat meat that is local, seasonal, organically raised and humanely treated, I was still skeptical yesterday when confronting a brunch menu bearing Wagyu’s name. I was seated at Saddle Peak Lodge, a Southern California restaurant that is famous for its meat, game, and fish dishes. The waiter told me that the Wagyu had been raised in California; beef is best eaten in the winter. After searching online, I found that all Wagyu beef is hormone-free and “natural.” The animals live considerably longer than most industrially raised animals in this country. I ate the open-faced Wagyu sandwich that came with lemon aioli, caramelized onion marmalade, roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach, and sweet potato fries. I still don’t know if that was the right decision.
-Serena
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Written by Serena Weaver
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Tuesday, 25 November 2008 |
With January 20th now fast approaching, many are waiting to see if Obama’s campaign-based plans will come to fruition. One that will have a direct affect on America’s local food movement: the much-anticipated rural summit, to supposedly take place during the first 100 days that the President-elect is in office. If you followed the action that occurred this past August, during the Tama Rural Summit, you’ll want to watch for more this winter.
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Written by Serena Weaver
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
When shopping for a new television, make sure to consider its energy efficiency as well as its display resolution. Many of today’s high definition televisions (HDTVs) may be amazing, but their liquid-crystal counterparts use a considerably less amount of power. Of course, the best option would be to continue using whichever TV that you are at the moment (if at all) in order to cut down on waste.
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