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Learn More About Eating Green

6 May 2008  |   COMMENTS

Good: A locally grown tomato. Better: A locally grown heirloom tomato. Why? Not only are they tastier, they help preserve biodiversity...+ READ MORE

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How Much is Enough to Eat?

29 Apr 2008  |   COMMENTS

On average, North Americans overeat and doctors have warned for years of the health effects of obesity. Now with food shortages looming around the world resulting in increased food costs, we may be looking at our pocket books as well as our waistlines... + READ MORE

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Find Your Dinner at the Farmers' Market

25 Apr 2008  |   COMMENTS

Last week I decided to make my foray to the farmers' market and just cook whatever I found there. I did the same thing this week with wonderful results. It's still very early in Ontario to be buying local produce. We found mostly winter vegetables but... + READ MORE

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Join a Community-Supported Agriculture Co-op

16 Apr 2008  |   COMMENTS

Kelly does a great job of showing us great examples of eating green, but where do you turn to get the ingredients to follow her lead?Now that spring is here, local family farms are gearing up for a summer of growing fabulous, fresh foods, and you can enjoy a share of their harvests for yourself by...+ READ MORE

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Text DIET1 For Fast Fat Facts

16 Apr 2008  |   COMMENTS

Fast food like lo-mein, pizza, and burgers can pack a heavy punch-around your waistline-and the planet. but a new text-message service allows you to text your restaurant's name and menu item to 34381 to receive the calorie, fat, carb, and protein content information, helping you stay healthy on the...+ READ MORE

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Live Green. Think Local First

14 Apr 2008  |   COMMENTS

That was the mantra at the first annual Brewer's Plate held in Toronto last Friday night.It's such a great thing to see the local food movement pick up steam.Now that the growing season is upon us, see if you have a network such as this in your community and support your own food producers.+ READ MORE

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Take a Trip to the Farmers' Market

11 Apr 2008  |   COMMENTS

My local farmers' market wasn't quite as bustling as Covent Garden, but it was still pretty busy for early April.If you have questions for a farmer about his farming practices or the varieties of produce he grows, he may have a bit more time to talk at this time of the year.During the height of the...+ READ MORE

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Have this Crispy Tofu Dish for Dinner Tonight

10 Apr 2008  |   COMMENTS

I look at a lot of recipes online, but I still look forward to Wednesday because that is the day that all of the newspapers I get publish their food sections.The dish was delicious, but I wouldn't hesitate to leave the sausage out and make it vegetarian.Crispy Tofu With Shiitakes and ChorizoServes 2...+ READ MORE

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