A Chicago public school has banned homemade lunches. Students at the school are required to buy their lunch from the school cafeteria.
Balcony Garden: Epic Places In Small Spaces
April 13, 2011 By
This year I tripped on passion and fell head over heals for gardening. I found my smile in the dirt, my head in the books, and the butterflies in my stomach from the giddiness of my future; becoming a gardener.
Could You Eat Bugs?
April 13, 2011 By
Researchers say that insects will become increasingly important as a protein source, as conventional meat becomes more scarce and expensive.
String Bean Recipe That’s a Crowd Pleaser
April 13, 2011 By
While you might not think of string beans where you’re brainstorming for a delicious side dish, those humble legumes can really shine if you prepare them just right. This is a Greek take on the string bean, and it goes great with almost any meal.
Grow Your Own Food Challenge: Reader Garden
April 12, 2011 By
I launched the Grow Your Own Food Challenge to help motivate myself to get growing and hopefully inspire other readers to hop on board and grow some food of their own. You guys have shared some great tips and experiences in the comments, and I wanted to share some email excerpts from reader Garp who’s got a nice food garden of his own going.
How to Join the No-to-GMOs Movement
April 12, 2011 By
Following up on my post yesterday on the horrible but not at all surprising news that 13 scientific studies have linked GMOs to organ disruption, as promised, here’s a little more info on how to get involved in the citizen movement against GMOs.
Will Michigan House Bill Stunt Farm-to-School Efforts?
April 12, 2011 By
Michigan House Bill 4306 addresses school contracts for food service, custodial and transportation services. The bill aims to mandate schools to participate in competitive bidding for the provision of these services. This means all schools that have successful food service operations without corporate control will be forced into privatization. What are the basic arguments for [...]
