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Hummus Wars, New Asian Fusion Flavor

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Who says food is just food? Like the bagel debate, fierce BBQ loyalists and discussions in my cooking classes over what is "authentic" Chinese food, this piece from  Huffington Post on Sabra's history, political contributions and mission to put hummus on "every American table" has chickpea activists up in beans. The reaction to Sabra's Asian Fusion flavor touches the ... Continue Reading

Happy Earth Day, photo

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Many beautiful areas are almost in our backyard or home state. Give the smart phones, ipads a day off and pack a picnic, take a hike or bike. Happy Earth Day 2012! ... Continue Reading

Food for Thought (and Composting Action): Amazing Mushrooms!

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Perhaps only next to turnips and brussel sprouts is there a more under-appreciated and unloved vegetable as the dutiful fungi a.k.a. mushrooms. There seem to be more folks who don't like mushrooms than do--or maybe they are simply more vocal--like the approximately .05% who have peanut allergies and managed to effect a re-labeling revolution. Complaints predominate over the ... Continue Reading

Ni Hao,Y' All: Buy Georgia Peanuts & Local Honey!

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I made my first visit to the Georgia Farm Bureau in Calhoun, GA. I was led there initially by a local honey producer but ended up getting much more than a jar of honey. The friendly and knowledgeable staff shared about the benefits of buying locally grown products and how the Bureau supports farmers and the community with various services. I also learned the difference between ... Continue Reading

Food, Environment and People

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Good article on how food fans can partner with and support the green movement. ---------- You might also dig these other CSB posts: Natalie's Eco-Foodie Urban Survival Kit Save the Trees: BYO Spork, Cup, Chopsticks Grains of Wisdom: SRI Sustainable Rice Cultivation CSB Partners with Lotus Foods Rice to Support Farmers, Organic Rice Tips for Eating Fresh, Local Greens, ... Continue Reading

Chinese Southern Belle Partners with Lotus Foods for Health, Sustainability, Fair Trade

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Chinese Southern Belle teamed up with Lotus Foods, a family-owned, certified fair-trade company based in California to promote organically grown, heirloom rice varietals that are "good for you and good for the planet!"  Bhutanese red rice and Forbidden black rice tastings were featured at area Whole Foods Markets. ------ The goal was to introduce consumers not only to the ... Continue Reading

Eating out tips: Going eco- friendly

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Next time you eat out for frozen yogurt, ice cream, Asian restaurant, bbq, potluck,  anyplace with disposable utensils and cups, reduce waste to the landfills by bringing and using your own mug, chopsticks, spork!  It's not hard to keep one in the purse. I even have an extra pair of chopsticks to share! It also looks classy vs. the cheap disposables.  www.greenplate.org is ... Continue Reading

Eat Local, Organic – Farmers Market Directory

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Many folks have asked me about local farmers markets, where to find a directory, and my recent "Pedals to Produce" bike ride, organized by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Here's a helpful directory to local farm stands and farmers markets on the Georgia Organics website, integrated with Google Maps so you can find a market near you! It's a great time for fall season ... Continue Reading