Warm, then cold, then wet spring weather destroyed most of the fruits here in eastern Kansas, as well as across Missouri, into Kentucky and parts beyond. Now, we have no raspberries, and I miss them. I’m already missing the apples I should be getting in the fall.
Entries Tagged as 'local food'
Odd spring weather makes me berry sad in summer
July 27th, 2007 · 7 Comments · Food selection, local food
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Quick food in Plains likely to be lacking in fish
July 20th, 2007 · No Comments · Food preparation, local food
I’m fascinated by Mark Bittman’s Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less, which appeared earlier this week in the NY Times. The Times’ primary audience, of course, is New Yorkers, but I nevertheless couldn’t help but read Bittman’s list in the context of a midcontinent denizen. About 35 percent of his [...]
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Call me weird, but I love beets
July 12th, 2007 · 10 Comments · Food preparation, Healthy eating, local food, recipes
Although many people snub them, beautiful beets are delicious when freshly and thoughtfully prepared. Here we share beet recipes for Pickled Beets, Beets and Blue Cheese Salad, and Lemony Beets. Even beet haters will like-or at least eat-these combinations.
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Online petition boosts organic methods in farm bill
July 11th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, Healthy eating, local food
The Environmental Working Group has provided an easy way to let Congress know that you want them to give organic growers a fair shake in the farm bill.
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It’s time to speak up now for a better farm bill—and better food
July 7th, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, General, Healthy eating, local food
U.S. Agriculture Committee will vote the week of July 16 on the proposed farm bill and any amendments to it. The people who want healthy food and healthy farm practices, including sustainable agriculture, conservation and local food programs, need to contact committee members now. Link provides information on issues and how to contact Congress.
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KC Food Circle newsletter offers resources
June 30th, 2007 · No Comments · General, local food
Dave, the “webminion” of the Kansas City Food Circle, contacted me with this bit of information: KC Food Circle’s latest Update newsletter includes a number of Farm Bill connections and suggestions for local growers. Here’s the link: http://www.kcfoodcircle.org/docs/updates/2007-Summer.pdf Sorry to have missed a couple of days while earning a living. Pity, that. More to come [...]
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