I had no idea I was part of a Movement. I didn't even know there was a Food Movement going on. I just thought I was on a personal quest to make healthier food choices and get rid of the pain in my gut. A couple weeks ago, I saw something about the TEDx Manhattan … Continue reading The Food Movement – will Foodies save the Greenies?
Two news items for today! 1. You can now become a fan of Nothing But Dirt on Facebook. 2. My friend Trina is going to collaborate on the blog with me and we want to have a tea party in the next few weeks to celebrate. We want to serve grain-free treats, so we need … Continue reading We’re on Facebook!
I got a little overzealous this past weekend and baked up a storm. It all started with an innocent question to co-workers on Thursday afternoon. "Do you guys usually bring in treats for Valentine's Day?" I said I was thinking about baking something for my husband for Valentine's Day and I would make a little … Continue reading SCD Valentine’s Day treats
Thanks to Tara at Local Food Bee, I discovered Chad's Produce and bought a bunch of stuff this past weekend. Rainbow Carrots (1 bag) Cucumbers (3) Arugula (gallon-sized ziploc) Cilantro (he gave me his last 2 quart-sized bags for the price of 1 because it looked "wilty") Eggs (dozen) Strawberries (1 pint basket) Black walnuts … Continue reading Chad’s Produce, Market on State, Caputo’s
I went to the new-ish Market on State this evening to check it out. Kirk from Fowers Fruit Ranch is super nice with lots of potatoes, onions, and apples for sale. Other vendors include Volker’s Bakery, Canyon Meadows Ranch grass-fed beef, Morgan Valley Lamb, Morrison Meat Pies, Nature Baked Granola, and Nü Nooz pasta. Check it … Continue reading Market on State
I had a great time at the 2011 SLC Sustainability Summit yesterday. I went because I wanted to connect with other people who are interested in increasing awareness of and improving access to sustainably grown food. I was a little nervous that I wouldn't have anyone to talk to; I was afraid everyone there would … Continue reading 2011 Salt Lake Sustainability Summit – Reconnecting to Natural Genius
Creminelli Fine Meats were at Whole Foods Sugar House today sampling their salami - no preservatives & no junk! I tried the Barolo, Casalingo, Tartufo, and Sopressata salami, and I bought the Barolo, Casalingo, and Piccante (not sampled but they assured me it's spicy, which I'm hoping will satisfy Luis' taste for spicy food). FANTASTIC … Continue reading Creminelli Fine Meats at Whole Foods
Last month, I read the book called Real Food - What to Eat and Why by Nina Planck. Wow! I LOVE this book! I wish I had found it when it came out in 2006. One of the things I love about it is that she cites all of the studies she consulted. I am … Continue reading Real Food – What to Eat and Why
Yikes. More bad news about factory farms. The Straight Dope: Sad Cow Disease I don’t eat animal products unless I know how the animal was raised and two somewhat terrifying recent reports suggest that neither should you. I try not to get all preachy about lifestyle. I believe that people should spend their short amount … Continue reading Sad cows
Interesting! I wonder if this would be possible in SLC, where we don't have year-round Farmer's Markets (which I really miss). Hmmm... I may be on a new quest. Aisle Not: Why One Woman Quit Grocery Stores for a Year | TakePart - Inspiration to Action She had just seen Food, Inc., Participant Media's documentary … Continue reading No grocery stores for a year? Hmmm…
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