August 18, 2010
For those of you in or around the Virginia area, we’ve found a special treat for you! The annual Heritage Harvest Festival will be held on September 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson’ Monticello in Virginia. The festival is perfect for foodies, vegetable lovers and those always looking to learn more about healthy eating and recipes!
The festival will honor Thomas Jefferson’s legacy as America’s first foodie and local produce enthusiast. The president championed vegetable cuisine, plant experimentation, and sustainable local agriculture.
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May 24, 2010
I’ve never eaten any type of organic food, dish or meal. My mom never bought any organic food for the family when I was a kid, and it’s still too expensive for me to purchase now. I always thought that I was missing out on some nutrition-related health benefits. A new study concluded it might be OK that I’ve been on an organic-free diet my entire life.
According to an article on Reuters, there isn’t any evidence that organic foods benefit your health! That’s great news for me, and not so great news for individuals who have been breaking the bank by buying expensive organic foods believing that they’re in for some miracle health advantages.
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May 13, 2010
While browsing the New York Times, I came across something interesting - corporate gardens! The word “gardening” often evokes images of eco-friendly, healthy, creative, people - definitely not multi-million or billion dollar companies that too-often crush local economy and healthier alternatives in favor of cost-cutting options. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 14, 2008
We love Greek yogurt here at Chew on That. There’s something about that creamy, thick yogurt that we just can’t resist. Have I mentioned how great it is? Well, Recipe4Living was lucky enough to score some free coupon to try out one of the Greek yogurt brands on the market: Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt made by Stonyfield Farms. We immediately dispersed these coupons to our hungry team of Product Testers for review.
Want to know how Oikos measured up? Read the review here.
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December 7, 2007
Whenever I shop at Whole Foods, my brother tells me organic farming is a scam. He contends that any farmer and their mother can call a plot of land “organic,” meanwhile the other 98% of non-organic crops growing in the same field get sprayed with pesticide, which often drifts towards the organic section. It’s a legitimate point and, like anything that becomes trendy in pop culture, “going green” requires more scrutiny and responsibility than just buying a reusable shopping bag. And as much as it pains me to say this, my brother has a point here. Everyone jumped on the organic bandwagon, but most people don’t care enough to understand what this really means. I don’t want to get into a lesson in organics 101 (you can read that here), but I do think it’s important to know about.Realistically, I know that most people will not sit down and research organic farming before going grocery shopping, and part of me thinks that’s ok too. Support of fresh, locally grown ingredients cultivated without chemicals and other pesticides is always a good thing. Besides, Whole Foods is such a satisfying place to shop and their cheese section makes me happy.
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