Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad

Posted on June 15, 2017

Watermelon, Mint, and Feta Salad Ingredients: 1 medium seedless watermelon, cut into 1” cubes 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar Juice of ½ a lemon 2 Tbs olive oil salt and pepper 1 lb Feta cheese, cut into small cubes ½ … Read More

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Growth in Organic Industry Continues; Riverkeeper’s Massive Clean Up Success; Wind Engery Program Begins Training for Mine-workers; Farmer’s Mark Season Boosts Access to Fresh Produce; Biodiversity Makes a Comeback

Posted on May 22, 2017

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2016 Count of Certified Organic Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new data indicating the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with 24,650 certified organic operations in the United States, and 37,032 around the world!!! I … Read More

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Today at 10am, Bhavani Joins Brian Lehrer on NRP to Talk About School Food! Stephen Ritz’s Inspiring Book! Is All Organic Milk Created Equal? Darina Allen, Host of LitFest 2017 Joins Bhavani on PRN!

Posted on May 3, 2017

Hi All, Exciting news! I will be on the Brian Lehrer show this morning at 10am, talking about school lunches, and whether it is possible, for just a little over $1.00 per day, to make school lunches taste good and … Read More

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Vitamin D Deficiency & The Scoop On Supplements; Make Passover Seder More Sustainable; Science Improving Fruit Skins

Posted on April 11, 2017

People Popping Vitamin D: the NY Times Has The Scoop On Supplements Do you ever ask yourself if you should be taking vitamins? “Though scientists recognize that there are 13 vitamins that are essential for good health, there is no … Read More

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Tofu Meatballs with Moroccan Tapenade, Gluten-free and Vegan

Posted on April 6, 2017

Tofu Meatballs with Moroccan Tapenade, Gluten-free and Vegan Ingredients: 1 lb Tofu, pressed to remove water 2 Tbs Olive Oil 1 cup chopped onions 1 Tbs. chopped garlic 1 Tbs. chopped ginger 1 cup grated carrots 1 stalk celery, chopped … Read More

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Jewish Food Society Preserving Tradition; Food From the Hearth and Heart; Food and Policy Impacts Restaurants and Workers; Global Dangers of Meat Industry

Posted on April 4, 2017

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Jewish Food Society Aims to Honor the Global Wonders of Jewish Food “Recently, over a bag of schmaltz-infused popcorn, 90 people came together in lower Manhattan to celebrate the formation of the Jewish Food Society, a new organization which aims … Read More

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Food Security on the Rise; Healthy Food at Gas Stations; Transitioning in Organics and Food Politics; NorCal Might be the First to Mandate Food Dye Labeling

Posted on March 28, 2017

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Famine for 20 Million Yet Food Security On the Rise Food insecurity has been considered one of the most critical issues in our broken food system, and for years it has been a hot topic for food policy analysts and activists … Read More

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Black Bean Tamales, Gluten-free and Vegan

Posted on March 16, 2017

Makes 50 small tamales, plus 1 qt. of chili (or double the dough for 2x tamales) 1- 6 oz. package of dried corn husks, soaked in hot water for 40 minutes For the Dough: 5 cups masa harina 3 … Read More

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