With peppers, along with many other vegetables, in season now it can be a daunting task to use everything in your garden before it starts to go bad. Try these 7 ways to use your bell peppers so you don’t waste your yield this year!
Too Many Farmers Markets?
August 23, 2011 By
A recent piece in the New York Times talked to some farmer’s market organizers and farmers about a relatively new problem: too many farmers markets.
Bill Clinton’s CNN Vegan Interview
August 22, 2011 By
It’s Bill Clinton’s 65th Birthday today. And as I previewed, a feature interview on him and his vegan diet was on CNN last night. I’m having trouble finding the full piece (I’ll update this if I do). Above is the only video I can find on CNN so far, a preview to the show, “The Last Heart Attack.” And here’s a 9-minute video of coverage from around, of that interview and others
Labeling Genetically Modified Foods
August 22, 2011 By
This comes up from time to time. Should we or should we not label genetically-modified ingredients in our food? Most people like to know what’s in their food, whether it’s the basic ingredients, the nutrient content of the final product, or even how it’s grown. Accurate ingredients lists and nutrition facts are required by law. Legislation requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods is the logical next step.
Eat Vegan on $4 a Day (Book Giveaway!)
August 22, 2011 By
One of the biggest complaints I hear about going vegan is that eating vegan is too expensive. We’ve tackled eating vegan on a budget around here, and it turns out that a vegan author has written a whole book on the topic! And we’ve got 5 copies to give away!
Self Sufficiency: How Much Land to Feed Your Family?
August 21, 2011 By
We talk a lot about food security, self-sufficiency, and growing your own food around here, but how much space would you need to totally feed yourself and your family?
Women Farmers Key to Sustainable Agricultural Development
August 21, 2011 By
Women account for 75 percent of the agricultural producers in sub-Saharan Africa, but the majority of women farmers are living on only $1.25 per day…
