This morning, I had a great conversation with Kate Fullam, the Executive Director of East End Food Institute. The East End Food Institute is a nonprofit organization in Southampton, whose mission is to support, promote, and advocate for local food … Read More
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iEat Green Shares Interview with Kate Fullam, the Executive Director of the East End Food Institute!
iEat Green Experiences What Happens with Gentrification! Kate Fullman, the Executive Director of the East End Institute Joins Bhavani on PRN!
Hi Everyone, I just experienced what happens when a new condo development goes into a low income neighborhood, and pushes the old timers out! It’s called Gentrification, and it sucks! For over 20 years, The River Fund-NY, along with iEat … Read More
What Sparked the Recent E-Coli Outbreak?; Food Gleaning is Helping Fight Food Waste; Immigrants Dropping Out of Federal Nutrition Programs Because of Fear; Fish Sold as Local, Found to be Labeled Wrong
Finding the origin of the Recent E-Coli Outbreak in Lettuce Food borne illnesses have been on the rise in recent years and, even though NPR explains that it isn’t necessarily a reason to freak out just yet, finding the cause … Read More
August 18th: Eagle Street Rooftop Farm Open Market and Volunteer Day
The Eagle Street Rooftop Farm in Brooklyn is opening up their farm to the public on Saturday, August 18th. You can go shop their market, which includes produce grown right there, as well as lend a hand in the fields. … Read More
August 16th: Sip and Savor the Garden State
A farm-to-table event at the James Beard House in NYC highlighting the food and wine of the Garden State, New Jersey. Helmed by chef Craig Polignano of the Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, and Wine from various vineyards throughout the … Read More
April 23-30: Long Island Restaurant Week
Long Island Restaurant Week is finally here!! Enjoy 8 days of delicious deals from April 23 through April 30, 2017! (*Promotion may only be offered on Saturday until 7 p.m. at certain locations, please check with the restaurant upon making … Read More
EPA Assisting Rural Communities to Develop Healthy Places; October is National Farm to School Month; Student Outshines Cornell’s Ties to Monsanto
EPA Assisting Rural Communities to Participate in ‘Rural Advantage’ Programs The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has invited rural communities to apply for planning assistance of subsidized programs that will improve economic and environmental conditions, per the ‘Rural Advantage’ initiative enacted by the Obama Administration. This opportunity is meant … Read More
Recipe: Po Boy Oysters with Cajun Remoulade
The presentation of this recipe is a beautiful and simple way to honor the main ingredient: oysters. Purchase local oysters if you are in the position to do so. Here on Long Island, we have access to fresh local seafood, … Read More