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Feb
22
Good Food Spotlight: A Pitch Workshop by Foodstand and Slow Money NYC at Brooklyn FoodWorks
eventbrite.com
630 Flushing Ave
NOTE: This is the first time we will be offsite from our regular location, so please note the change!!!
Join Foodstand and Slow Money NYC, for an evening of drinks and collaborative thinking. Go...
What do you think are the biggest issues in food today?
Is it in food production? Distribution? Access? Waste? Consumer education? Legislation? Something else entirely? Would love to hear what you guys think.
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katewilson I'm voting food waste but I'm thrilled to see how much efforts are being put behind it now
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter I still feel the dietary guidelines are inadequate. If the USDA could consider the public over corporations, we'd have better direction.
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sugardetoxme It's two parts for me. Food waste is obviously huge. If good food was about actually feeding people then we wouldn't have hunger, but food has become a business. But let's also talk about the big...
Food Policy Action | Tell Congress: Reject electronic GMO labeling & demand mandatory, clear, on-package labels
act.foodpolicyaction.com
Proposed solution for labeling GMO food: QR codes? I mean no matter your feelings about GMO food, QR codes as a solution for anything, ever... Sorry. I'm biasing the discussion. Would you scan a QR...
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sugardetoxme I have used a QR code once. So I'm with you. I'm curious what other folks on the farming, journalism and policy front think would be great solutions @SaraGassman @olivettefarm @Emmatellsfoodstories...
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olivettefarm I've never used a QR code and I doubt most people would for their food. I think clear on package labeling is the very best option, but that will be a huge fight. In the mean time I think educating...
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annefood So smartphone = no access to the information. People should not need fancy technology to be able to know what they're eating. And I guarantee a busy mother with a job and three kids does not have...
What are your thoughts on CSAs?
As a farmer I both love running a CSA program and also stress out about it at times. Joining a CSA is a wonderful way to eat local, seasonal and at times unique vegetables. It also really helps a f...
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etsummer I loved when I was a CSA member! The farm where I got my produce used to send out a newsletter with each basket, with a recipe and tips for using some of the not so well-known fruits and veggies,...
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DietID_TeamDietitians I loved the csa when I was a part of it because it actually simplified food shopping and ensured I tried new things. But I did miss going to the farmers markets.
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Georegulus Great photo
How do you Salvage Salad Greens?
food52.com
@Food52 recently did this post on salvaging salad greens in soup. I just did this with some leftover tatsoi. Sure some of you have tips. Any suggestions?
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olivettefarm Love tatsoi! I like to add that to smoothies when I have a ton. I also like to grill romaine heads if they're beginning to wilt.
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katewilson Those are good ones. My dad loves spinach in his smoothies. And he's a beast behind the grill! Grilled romaine sounds great with blue cheese. @olivettefarm
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sugardetoxme I take my wilty kale and turn it into kale chips. Usually add a little cumin or nutritional yeast for added B vitamins. Bet @serveMEnow @gingerandchorizo @Cravingsinamsterdam @JenniferEmilson and...
How many of us were told (as a child) or tell our children to "eat everything on your plate"?
Reading a book right now that analyzes old behaviors (in times when food was scarce) that can lead to more finicky eating habits or overreating. My mom would often say this line (or some version of...
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olivettefarm My Venezuelan mother would not let me leave the table until I cleared my plate. I'm almost 30
now and I can tell she still wants me to when I come visit her :) -
JenniferEmilson This can be dangerous. An inner dialogue is created where even if full there will be a feeling of guilt or necessity to clean the plate. And yet our bodies are saying, 'I'm full, don't need more.'
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ziyizero This can be bad since one might become use to eat a large portion and then can stop from eating a lot, or one might starts disliking eating.
If you were a food, what would you be and why?
Have a fun question for everyone! Inquiring minds want to know!
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter I would be a banana because I love bright colors and I think I'm sweet :)
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sugardetoxme I still love @simransethi's response of a pomegranate, "it's tart and sweet and you have to work to get to the good stuff."
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annefood I love her response too @sugardetoxme ! So clever.
Thoughts on this? --In Defense of Eating Seasonally (Most of the Time)
food52.com
"Why embracing a "post-seasonal" world isn't the answer." I'm so glad this was written because Amanda Cohen's op Ed telling people to just give up on seasonal and local is not helping us progress. ...
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annefood I agree—it is definitely not black and white. The alternative to a tomato out of season is not cereal. People are capable of being mindful, and also making exceptions. Most days I eat applesauce I...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes this is most definitely a classic example of why we need a better vernacular. The terms are confusing and in fact create a polarizing discussion
Fresh cilantro & avocado are two of my kitchen staples. What are some of yours?
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akhilg2002 My wife is trying to get us to grow plants at home, so now our Basil plant is a source of extra seasoning on half of our home cooking!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Ginger!! I put it in literally everything from soups, to tea, to fish. I don't have an ice cream maker but if I did, I'd probably make ginger ice cream too ;)
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marynfulton2 Mmm two of my favorites. What would we do without spices and herbs?! They make life better 😊
Latte love for Pumpkin Seed Milk. Has anyone else tried it? What's your favorite milk?
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
Big fan of pumpkin seed milk and want to try and make some. Grateful local coffee shop is serving it now.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes! I got a cappuccino with this at Irving and it was delicious!
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SimplySeema @Rachna yes! Such a big fan and hope other coffee shops will start to carry pumpkin seed milk as well.
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HealthyHarlequin If hate to have to milk a pumpkin seed!
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DietID_TeamDietitians
confirmed presenters include Feastive, Jawea, Metabrew, and more!!
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sugardetoxme
If people want a quick tour of the building where Brooklyn FoodWorks is located, let me know. About 60 artisans are there including @sfoglini @fieldtripjerkey @krumvillebakeshop and more
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happytoeat
What a great event! The presenters were fantastic and it was such a good way to find out more about local food startups. When is the next one?
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