Where’s the beef?! Apparently a CowShare system popped up in my inbox from DailyCandy this morning:
There’s Farm CSA shares, Car Shares like Zipcar and many other “shares” to hit Philly. For those who want to improve their carbon footprint from eating meat but can’t cut the habit completely, Philadelphia CowShare seems like a
For those unfamiliar, a CSA, or a Community Supported Agriculture is a (now) popular way to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Essentially, the farm will offer a certain number of “shares” to the public – normally including a box of veggies, but other produce can be included. Consumers buy a “share” or membership and pick up their share on a weekly basis.
My good friend Sara’s been participating in a local, Chester-County CSA this summer and was on vacation… So she was nice enough to give me her CSA share for the week! Sara (find out more and see CSA pics, after the jump!)
In the summertime I get the urge to eat out more. The longer days and opportunity for al fresco dining (one of my favorite little pleasures in life) just make restaurants that much more enjoyable for me.
I frequent establishments that boast the use of organic and local ingredients, along with lots of vegan and vegetarian hot spots. But, I also head to restaurants that aren’t necessarily well known for any of these things.
While dining I’m often on the lookout for how restaurants measure up in the eco-friendly department. Here are some practices that help keep businesses in the food industry greener. Don’t be shy – suggest some of these next time you’re at one of your favorite spots.
Green restaurant practices:
It finally feels like spring! The warmer weather has my body craving seasonal fruits and veggies that feel like a treat after the long winter.
You really can get delicious produce in the Philadelphia region that doesn’t have a ridiculous carbon footprint. (New Jersey tomatoes anyone? )
Here’s some of what’s in season in the Northeast for Spring:
Thanksgiving is all about two things:
1. Giving thanks, being grateful , reflecting on all we have.
2. The food!
Let’s focus on the latter for a moment, and talk about how we can celebrate this Thanksgiving’s feast in truly green fashion. Here’s 4 simple ways:
While venue hunting for my wedding, I had a moment of pure disappointment while discussing stemware (of all things.)The wedding coordinator at an unnamed venue in South New Jersey informed me that they only use plastic cups for all beverages served at the open bar. What?! I’m certain my disapproval showed on my face, as the wedding coordinator announced she would direct this part of the conversation at my fiance.
Here’s the thing… I’m not trying to call any friends or family out but our crew will certainly toss back a few spirits at the wedding. Let’s say we invite 150 people and each guest enjoys 3 beverages during the 5 hour reception – that’s 450 cups! (Assuming that people don’t reuse their previous cup and I certainly wouldn’t expect them to remember to do so.)
So, suffice to say that place was out of the running. As mentioned here re: save the dates my fiance and I – like many GPB readers – are trying to keep waste at a minimum.
This interaction got me thinking …When it comes to your food and bar menu what are the best options?
Here’s a few tips:
57% of women believe that organic food is better for them, but only 26% will go out of their way to buy it, finds New Hope Natural Media.
When you’re strolling through the grocery store, it’s easy to see that Organic costs more. But people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits & veggies consume an average of 10 pesticides a day.
You don’t have to buy everything organic, but here’s the ‘Dirty Dozen” of fruits that you should buy organic, ranked from worst to bad:
weBgreen is the ideal place to stock up on eco-friendly items for the babies and toddlers in your life.
Theresa, weeBgreen’s founder, started the company as a way to provide earth and health friendly products for her own child and other’s wee ones.
The weBgreen company is made up of self-professed
To me few things taste better than a fresh summer peach or a crisp fall apple. I love buying seasonal produce because I know I’m getting the best quality, and here in Philadelphia most grocers offer locally grown produce.
While shopping for fruits and veggies do you ever feel unsure of what to buy during certain times of the year?
Here’s a quick guide to what fruits and vegetables are in top form each season:
