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That’s the subtitle of the section in Blessing the Hands that Feed Us (Viking/Penguin 2013) where I work through the precise calculations that Shelby does below. On my 10-mile diet, looking for protein, I found a neighbor who’d sell me a chicken… for $5 a …
This is a rich depiction of what real food is, and how we all participate in building real food systems. I’m ever more inspired by the possibility of revitalizing food systems to feed their people, and how engaged eaters can help map the systems, identify …
The food movement is definitely coming out of the gourmet kitchen and into the streets. This Real Food Challenge is super exciting. Below I’ve re-posted their latest missive, but here are my big take-away (or should I say “take out”) nuggets: “Our generation is waking …
I write extensively in Blessing the Hands that Feed Us (Viking/Penguin 2013/4) about Good Cheer garden. As part of the Whidbey Institute Thriving Communities Conference series, Chris Korrow, Aimie Vallat and Jerry Milhoun teamed up to produce videos about the food exemplars from our island. …
Promise. Last post of the day. After finding the Spokane Real Food Pledge I stumbled on this one. A simple idea – sort of like the 10-mile diet – with profound impact. http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/take-the-10-day-pledge/. Here’s an excerpt: We would like to ask you to join our …
I love this pledge. I’m going to start one where I live! I PLEDGE to complete the following action items to gain better health and to support the real food movement in Spokane: ACTION ITEMS I will ENGAGE with my food! I will learn where it …
I asked the farmers in my book to tell my why they farm, what they love, what makes it hard, what eaters need to know. This answer from Georgie Smith of Willowood Farm in Ebey’s Prairie (also a writer) is priceless wisdom and a penetrating …
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Today is Food Day, a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. I just came back from a celebration at Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island for the 4 young people completing the year-long new farmer training. Soooo feel good. Present also …
Seattle’s food story is an important element in Blessing the Hands that Feed Us (Viking/Penguin 2013/4), so I’ve watched the growth of local sustainable food up close and personal. Seattle has been a leader among cities – from the P-Patch program to Lettuce Link to …