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Comment on Food Waste by Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:07:58 +0000

Per your recommendation, we recorded this show and we’re watching it now. It’s fascinating and sad. It’s absolutely amazing how much food this country wastes. Two years ago, we did a CSA through Tipi Produce, and a lot of produce we got was the stuff they wouldn’t have been able to sell to stores, but that was perfectly fine. It’s just amazing how much stuff everyday consumers won’t buy. Thanks for the recommendation!

Comment on Food Waste by Mandi

Mandi — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:17:10 +0000

I used to hate fresh tomatoes. Then I moved to a small town in Eastern Europe and bought some at the local grocer. The burst of flavor was surprising! I was used to produce from the U.S. that’s been genetically modified and cross bred to be larger, and then grown with the use of pesticides resulting in a big beautiful looking piece of fruit with no flavor.

I also saw, for the first time, food that was bruised and slightly bug bitten. It didn’t look great, but whatever didn’t sell in my town (approx. pop. 60,000) was boxed up and sent for another run in a smaller village. It was still good, there just comes a point in a vegetable’s life when you need to cut off the bruised part first.

I think consumers in the U.S. are starting to become more knowledgeable about our food system…especially with the help of shows like this. That knowledge, in part, is what’s sparking the organics and Farmer’s market industries. Food is cheaper (in some cases), tastier, and free of pesticides, antibiotics, etc. The chickens and turkeys may look smaller, and the produce may be a bit bruised and dirty, but c’mon, didn’t your mother ever tell you that you can’t judge a book by its cover?

Comment on Eat Local Challenge – Surprises by Mandi

Mandi — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:13:50 +0000

Thanks for the tip! I definitely do NOT want to get into the habit of drinking soda again – diet really isn’t much better than regular with all of the sodium. I’ll definitely try the Rishi Tea!

Comment on Eat Local Challenge – Surprises by Laura

Laura — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:46:21 +0000

Rishi Iced Teas are on sale right now at Whole Foods Prospect. I am trying to quit soda myself and they make a great stand-in. Far better than soda. All you have to do is find someone growing stevia and you could sweeten it locally, without the sugar.

Comment on Eat Local Resource Fair – Recap by Melissa Danielle

Melissa Danielle — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:37:47 +0000

I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what you’ll find at a winter farmers market. Leafy greens get sweet this time of year, and lots of farmers put stuff up (canning, freezing, drying). It’s a great way to think about how you can eat local all year round.

I look forward to meeting you at Hotel Metro next Wednesday!

Comment on About by Mandi

Mandi — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:59:12 +0000

Thank you for the invite Nicole! I just registered.

Comment on About by Nicole A. Taylor

Nicole A. Taylor — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:38:54 +0000

Greetings Mandi,

I’m hosting a happy hour to connect with Milwaukee’s food community and would love to meet you.

Brooklyn Foodies Nicole A. Taylor & Melissa Danielle are making their way to your city for the 4th Annual Growing Food & Justice for All Gathering and they’d love to meet you!

Nicole & Melissa have teamed up with the folks over at Hotel Metro to host a happy hour just for Milwaukee’s Good Food community.

Chef Justin Johnson will stop by to talk about Hotel Metro Bar & Cafe’s locally minded menu, and we’ll also hear about the hotel’s sustainability practices that earned them Milwaukee’s first Certified Green Hotel designation.
You’ll also have the chance to score some of the best of Brooklyn’s homegrown goods when you enter our free raffle giveaway.

Join us!
September 7, 2011-6:00pm-8:00pm
Hotel Metro-Zen on 7
411 East Mason St Milwaukee, WI 53202
Be sure to check in on Foursquare and Twitter via #metrobarcafe!
Here is the event link: http://metrobarfoodies.eventbrite.com/

Comment on Eat Local Resource Fair – Recap by Mandi

Mandi — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:35:41 +0000

I’m definitely planning to be amazed by all of the edibles available in winter, but I’m certainly in no hurry for summer to end!

Comment on Eat Local Resource Fair – Recap by neil f.

neil f. — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:16:00 +0000

Good luck with your challenge. p.s. The winter market is truly eye-opening. Enjoy.

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