Entries Tagged as 'food'

Reconcile New Orleans

July 1st, 2008 by mikekarnj

Now that I'm living in the Big Apple, I often get intense cravings for some of the good ole' southern cooking from the Big Easy.  Every Monday, I just want to stuff my face with red beans and ric...
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An Easy Way to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Eat Less Meat

April 22nd, 2008 by Elizabeth Foughty

If animal rights weren't enough of a reason to eat less meat (for the record, I'm Not a vegetarian), then maybe climate change should be. Growing meat, especially cows, is super bad for the envir...
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Can Urban Rustic do for grocery stores what Dippin Dotsâ„¢ did for ice cream?

April 11th, 2008 by Winnie Au

We’ve seen the organic trend slowly happen – first Trader Joe's, then Whole Foods, then your local chain grocery store integrated an organic section into the regular aisles. What’s next? Iâ€...
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Fruits, Veggies and Farm Bills

March 5th, 2008 by Elizabeth Foughty

Ok, I admit it...I dig on fruits and vegetables, especially if they're organic and locally produced. And since I happen to live in California, I have great access to year round local organic good...
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Harvest Restaurant: Good Food You Can Feel Good About

February 12th, 2008 by Cindy Au

In a state more famously known for its beer and brats, Harvest Restaurant has remained a culinary testament to the bustling counterculture that thrives in the politically conscious, wayward middle...
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Slow Food at Flatbush Farm: slow far, slow good!

January 30th, 2008 by Winnie Au

Organic lagers, spatzle, a charcuterie platter, pork goulash, rabbit meat, pistachio mascarpone cake - sound good to you? If so, you should either learn how to do a bodily transfer with my stomach...
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