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Giant Meals

Liz Neumark | Posted 04.15.2012

Read More: New York Giants, Spring Menu, Local Produce, Super Bowl Giants, Giants Win Superbowl, Organic Food, Super Bowl 2012, Giant Parade, New York News
Liz Neumark

A sport inspired celebration was the 'kick off' this week as we were honored to participate in feting the triumphant NY Giants.

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4th of July Recipes For The 13 Original Colonies

Find. Eat. Drink. | Posted 08.29.2011

Read More: Slidepollajax, 4th of July, Watermelon, Squid, Beets, Crab Cakes, Pretzels, Scallops, Local Produce, Peaches, Corn Bread, Clams, Fava Beans, Summer, Mussels, Tomatoes, Recipes, New England Colonies, United States, Pennsylvania, New York, England, Southern Colonies, Middle Colonies, New England, July 4 Recipe, Independence Day, 4th of July Recipes, Independence Day Recipes, Food News
Find. Eat. Drink.

[Photo DC CentralKitchen] As we celebrate the 235th anniversary of the Declaration of independence, we honor those who came before us with recipes ...

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Hosting Green

Liza Utter | Posted 06.21.2011

Read More: Earth Day 2011, Eco-Friendly, Local Produce, Green Entertaining, Eco-Friendly Products, Local Food, Entertaining, Green News
Liza Utter

It's hard to feel good about a party when you think about the potential cost to the environment. Here are some of the things you can do right now to have a clear conscience and help nourish the planet.

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Behind The Scenes At The Santa Monica Farmers Market (PHOTOS)

Laura Avery | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Local Farmers, Slidepollajax, Local Produce, Santa Monica Farmers Market, Laura Avery, La Impact, Los Angeles News

The Santa Monica Farmers Market, which turns 30 this year, offers shoppers fresh, local produce on a weekly basis. The act of buying local, organic pr...

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From Housing Projects to Farmland: Clevelanders Build Largest Contiguous Urban Farm in America

Halle Tecco | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Local Produce, Farming, Clevleand, Local, Urban Farming, Non-Profit, Ohio, Immigrants, Refugees, Green News
Halle Tecco

The Urban Farm sits on 6 acres between the Cuyahoga River and the Riverview Housing Projects in Cleveland, Ohio. Until recently, a chain-link fence ...

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The Good, the Bad and the Fungi on a Rooftop Farm

Dave Snyder | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Local Produce, Chicago Farmers Markets, Dining Out, Organic Food, Sustainable Food, Rooftop Farms, Urban Agriculture, Gardening, Green Living, Local Farmers, Chicago News
Dave Snyder

To me, the most compelling argument for the urban agriculture movement is the food itself, the snow peas and pole beans. The food you grow nearby is inevitably the tastiest.

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Pesticides In Food: What To Eat And What To Avoid (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Travis Walter Donovan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Local Produce, Pesticides, Fruit, Organic Food, Dr. Andrew Weil, Andrew Weil, Vegetables, Green, Food, Green Living, Organic, Slidepollajax, Food Politics, Green News

With the latest news that ADHD in children is linked to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables, it is more important than ever to be aware of...

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Farm Report: Starting The Year From Seed

Dave Snyder | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Farming, Local Produce, Bees, Organic Food, Urban Planning, Urban Farming, Chicago, Food, Gardening, Weather, Green Roofs, Chicago News
Dave Snyder

Whether you're a farmer, a gardener, or an apartment dweller with a window box, all growers are beholden to the weather gods. In Chicago, those gods can be fickle and, on occasion, cruel.

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3 Tips for Choosing Quality Produce in the Winter

Mary Ann Esposito | Posted 01.20.2010

Read More: Local Produce, Ciao Italia, Mary Ann Esposito, Winter, Organic, Healthy Living News
Mary Ann Esposito

Ah winter! Fun in the snow making snow angels with the kids, ice skating and snowshoeing. If only all that joy and satisfaction could be found at your local grocery store come January.

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10,000 Trees Registered for Community Fruit Exchange

Carole Carson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Environment, Community, Affordable Food, Food, Local Produce, Fruit, Neighborhoods, Family, Green News
Carole Carson

Imagine a community where fresh, seasonal, affordable, local fruit is easily accessible to everyone--from low-income families to fancy foodies. Instea...

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8 Ways to Green Your Thanksgiving Celebration

Robyn Griggs Lawrence | Posted 10.07.2011

Read More: Thanksgiving Commentary, Local Harvest, Thanksgiving Leftovers, 100-Mile Thanksgiving Challenge, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Traditions, Organic Wine, Natural Turkey, Green Your Thanksgiving, Local Produce, Farmer's Market, Reusable Containers, Recycle, Thanksgiving Turkey, Reusable Napkins, Use Less Stuff, Trash, Thanksgiving Tips, Holiday Preparations, Reusable Dishes, Green Cleaners, Thanksgiving Recipes, Local Farmer's Market, Landfill, Organic Turkey, Nontoxic Cleaning Products, Compostable Dishes, Thanksgiving Holiday, Biodegradable Dishes, Heritage Turkey, Green Cleaning Products, Nontoxic Cleaners, Thanksgiving Dinner, Holiday News, Thanksgiving Canada, Green News
Robyn Griggs Lawrence

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, 5 million extra tons of trash are created each week. It's easy to reduce your contribution to all that waste by greening your Thanksgiving.

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PHOTOS: Your Favorite Hot Farmers

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Hot Farmers, Local Produce, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Farmers Markets, Farmers, Slidepoll, Green, Food, Green Living, Local Farmers, Green News

We had a blast with our first hot farmers slideshow, and we were overwhelmed by the number of great submissions from readers of cuties from around the...

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One Stop Shopping for Greening Your Home: Green Depot Has It All

Marissa Bronfman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Barney's, Economic Downturn, Whole Foods, Building-Projects, Green Jobs, Going Green, Adrien Grenier, Greenwashing Companies, Green, Green Business, Green Energy, Global Economic Crisis, Local Produce, Hgtv, Green Technology, Greenwashing, Asthma, New Business, National Jewish Health, Sarah Beatty, Green Recovery, Green Buildings, Green Construction, Environmental Health, Green Building, Environmentalism, Green Rebuilding, Women in Business, Green Living, Toxic Chemicals, Consumer Trends, Green-Depot, Green News, Toxicity, Green-Trends, Green Cleaning Products, Home Construction, Buying Power, Green Cleaning, Allergies, Green News
Marissa Bronfman

Find out how Sarah Beatty, a determined new green business woman, has earned Green Depot's moniker as America's leading one-stop shop for building solutions.

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Wal-Mart Goes Local ... So?

Isabel Cowles | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Environment, Local Produce, Sustainability, Walmart, Wal-Mart Sustainability, Wal-Mart, Green News
Isabel Cowles

Wal-Mart is giving local farmers an audience again: by bringing this food into a space where the public shops, its stores will make local produce visible, accessible and affordable.

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Sustainable Valentine's Day

Sarah Newman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Vegan Condoms, Sarah's Social Action Snapshot, Local Businesses, St. Valentine, Sustainable Valentine's Day, Victoria's Secret, Economy, February 14th, Eatwell Guide, Valentine's Day Ideas, Recycled Paper, Crayola Crayons, Amazon, Hallmark, France, Organic Lubricant, Local Produce, Birth Control, Organic Chocolate, Takepart, Organic Lingerie, Safe Sex, Valentine's Day, Organic Champage, Champage, Fair-Trade Chocolate, Shakespeare, International Quirky Alone Day, Green News
Sarah Newman

Whatever your take is on February 14th, it's an opportunity to actually not spend much money (and who has any left to spend in this economy?) and make it a sustainable day.

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Ultimate Balance: What to Eat This Season

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Healthy Eating, Fear, Gas, Constipation, Maple Syrup, Autumn Foods, Headaches, Dry Skin, Local Eating, Chamomile Tea, Autumn, Immunity, Spaghetti Squash, Fatigue, Autumn Recipes, Root Vegetables, Local Produce, Equinox, Healthy Sleep, Butternut Squash Soup Recipe, Insomnia, Bloating, Unsettling Emotions, Cinnamon, Anxiety, Seasonal Eating, Eliminiation, Worry, Healthy Living News
Sara Avant Stover

To ensure a strong immune system through the winter months, find ways to connect and harmonize with your surroundings now. One of the best ways to do this is by eating foods that are in season.

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You Say Tomato, I Say Heirloom

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Salmonella Tomatoes, Slow Food Chicago Heirloom Tomato Festival, Local Produce, Food, Green Living, Tomatoes, Local Farmers, Fsustainable Food, Slow Food Organization, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

Green Zebras, Mortgage Lifters, White Wonders, and other heirloom tomato varieties are taking American palates by storm this week. At least 52 San Fra...

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Eating Local or Not: It Depends

Graham Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Environment, Local Produce, Organic Farming, Farming, Local Food, Organic Food, Grocery Stores, Vegetables, Food, Eating Locally, Life Cycle, Local Farmers, Green News
Graham Hill

The burning question: local vs. imported. When we want to make the best food decision what should we choose?

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