Recently, I became frustrated with our city’s recycling efforts, and the long list of do’s and don’ts of what we can put in the bins. […]
Compostable vs Biodegradable: Do You Know the Difference? Read More »
Several years ago, we lived in a home with a huge back yard. Greg built a garden box and filled it with everything from pumpkins
The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, heralded an emerging consciousness of the impact our day-to-day activities had on the environment. Since that
Celebrating Earth Day in the Kitchen Read More »
October is Fair Trade Month here in the U.S. And, what better time than now to start supporting farmers, workers,and families worldwide, simply by
October is Fair Trade Month Read More »
I was in the middle of working when my 10-year-old walked up to me and said, “Grandpa and I just made pickles.” Before I could
Cucumbers: A Grandpa and Grandson Get Pickling Read More »
Every week, the average American consumes two to three pounds of sugar. Quick math, and that translates to approximately 150 pounds a year, most of
Sugar, Sugar, Everywhere Read More »
By Joyce Affeldt This month, Family Eats will start reaching out to our readership, asking them to share their experiences with reconnecting with the food
Readying the Garden: A Guest Post Read More »
GMOs, GE, FDA and Food Labeling: We hear these words in the news almost on a daily basis. But following the GE controversy is quite
The GMO Fight Takes Step in Right Direction: Whole Foods Makes Pledge Read More »
In our ongoing coverage of organic foods, we speak with Helge Hellberg, executive director of Marin Organic, an innovative association of organic producers in Marin County, California,
The True Cost of Organic, Local and Sustainable Read More »
(From the perspective of a middle American, male, in his late 60s) Several times a year, during family visits, I enjoy debating with my Step Father Richard.
The Organic Skeptic Read More »
