The Winter Harvest Handbook

Winter Harvest Handbook

What’s a locavore to do in the bleak winter? Besides raid the freezer for the last of the pesto and soups and frozen berries?

Turns out, there are a few ways to beat the barren winter and eat well.

Innovation of the Week: Gathering the Food Growing at our Feet

Dandelions are edible weeds.

After many years of studying invasive plant species in Patagonia, Argentina, Dr. Eduardo Rapoport, Professor at the Universidad Nacional Del Camohue, realized that many of the “pests” he was cataloging were edible. As a result, Dr. Rapoport found himself looking at these “pests, invaders, and weeds,” in a very different light.

Foodie Book Recommendations

cookbooks

If you’re looking for food-related books to read (and cook out of) this winter, here are some of my recommendations. Please share your favorite foodie reads as a comment!

How You Can Participate in the Non-GMO Movement!

Take action for Non GMO

According to the Non-GMO Project’s website, “…it is estimated that GMOs are now present in more than 80% of packaged products in the average U.S. or Canadian grocery store.” So what can you do to ensure that we have healthy, GMO-free food available for future generations?

Children in the Fields [VIDEO]

child farmworker in the fields

I recently ran across a good video on exactly what the title implies: children working in agriculture in the U.S. Talk about an under-acknowledged issue of great concern! The statements of the kids and documentation of child farmworkers in the video are chilling.

truwhip Whipped Topping – Product Review

Chocolate Cream Pie

Truwhip is a delicious, creamy whipped topping with ingredients that are 100% natural and 70% organic.

Top 10 Kale Recipes for Winter

Kale

Since kale is extremely high in nutrition but low in calories (only 30 per cup), it’s the perfect food to eat when you’re trying to ward off holiday weight gain. It can also help keep you healthy during cold and flu season. Here are ten of my favorite vegan and vegetarian kale recipes.