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Digest: Pet food case still unsolved, Frankenskeeters, McJobs to be redefined?
Pet food update: Menu Foods of Streetsville, Ontario, the manufacturer that has recalled over 60 million cans and pouches of pet food implicated in sickening or killing many cats and dogs, had begun testing the food Feb. 27 after receiving reports of sick pets. Seven of the 40-50 test animals died. The only suspect right now is a new wheat gluten supplier.
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Digest: Chemical “obesogens,” Caruso Q&A, toddler tricks, Windy City CSA guide
Another reason processed food may make us fat: Some preliminary research is indicating that environmental exposure to common chemicals — including pesticides and those used in food and beverage containers — may trigger obesity. The NIH's National Toxicology Program is reviewing bisphenol A, a chemical
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Survey: What do you get in your CSA basket?
I am very happy to be eating again. I am also pretty thankful that my CSA has taken me back. During the summer months, I looked forward to each and every Thursday, which was the day when I could pick up my box of local organic vegetables. I never knew what I would be eating over the coming 7 days and
Digest: Packer ban, organic schism, organic cloning, “ethical” foie gras
Meat monopoly busters: A new "packer ban" bill introduced by Senators Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin seeks to prohibit the large meatpackers from buying and raising their own livestock, which leads to price gouging and shutting out small farmers and ranchers. This is really big news, as it would basically
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Greens, greens everywhere — or at least in my CSA box
Last week our CSA box was full almost entirely of greens. We had a sizable bag each of arugula, spinach, bitter greens, and baby lettuces. According to the newsletter, we had narrowly missed getting bok choi as well. I like salad, and I especially like it right now, when I'm constantly being mugged by
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Provisions Mushroom CSA through Helsing Junction
I've lost track of the post where the local mushroom CSA was discussed - oh, there it is, but I'll give this topic a full post just the same. Provisions Mushroom CSA is piggy-backing on Helsing
Meating expectations
Sunday was our regular pick-up of meat from the Crown S CSA, as well as a lengthy planning meeting. We had new faces - people who joined after the initial deadline had passed - so we spent a couple of hours discussing what has and hasn't worked. We also had tasty food that members had brought. Because
Introducing the CSA Challenge: Cook inside the box
Do you get seasonal veggies delivered from a local farm, also known as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box? Ever feel overwhelmed with what to do with everything? A friend just hosted our first-ever CSA Challenge, a lively dinner party that solved that problem. Here's how it works. Pick up your
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A visit to Clark Summit Farm in Tomales, CA
(Updated to add working link to Millie the pig wallowing, and to correct a few minor factual errors) What could be better than starting out a family vacation with a trip to a family farm? That's how I attempted to sell our stopover at Clark Summit Farm in Tomales to the Dairy Queen Mother and Surfer
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We’re in the Chron’s food section!
San Francisco Chronicle reporter Carol Ness has a thorough, in-depth look at alternative meat-buying in the Bay Area, in which The Ethicurean gets a mention as "a new Web site for conscious
Tasting tomatoes — and community — with Eatwell Farm
This post has been edited since it was first published. Certain details to which parties objected have been removed, including from the comments section. "Thank God you're here! I thought no one was going to show up," said the sunburned man sitting at the rear of Modern Times bookstore in San Francisco,
CSA update: Methow meat arrives
The Butter Bitch and I took delivery of our first shipment from the Crown S meat CSA Sunday. The meat was delivered to the house of Jenni, one of the co-organizers, who also hosted a barbecue and potluck dinner.
Meat CSAs: Seattle 2, Bay Area 0
Another meat CSA has announced announced availability to Seattle residents. Williamson Farms will deliver their variety pack to Seattle residents on a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly basis. They join Crown
The case of the mystery melons
For the last month or so, we’ve received various melons in our CSA box from Eatwell Farm. Each one has been different, and the accompanying newsletter tells us to visit Seed Savers Exchange’s website
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Calling all Seattle carnivores!
Put your money where your steak knife is! The Montlake Meat group is looking for additional members, according to our reader (and Montlake Meat book maven) Jenni. She also reminded us that we've been tardy about sending in
