America Revealed: Cravability

America Revealed is a program on PBS that seeks to take a look at what makes up the America we know. The program focuses on giving its viewers “a fascinating new perspective on the hidden patterns and rhythms of American life, by looking through the eyes of individuals who all play a part in keeping America fed, moving, powered and making goods.” The series is hosted by Yul Kwon, best known as winner of Survivor: Cook...

Farmers Markets in Kazakhstan

Almaty, Kazakhstan. Coming here to America made me realize how good and delicious vegetables and fruits are from home. My family almost never buys vegetables or fruits from the grocery stores instead we buy them from a woman who has her own little farm. She has a huge variety of vegetables starting with tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, cabbages, carrots and of course fruits like cherries, strawberries, oranges and peach. Let me...

Jo Robinson Essay Series: Confused About Fat? Choo...

Confused About Fat? Choose Grassfed! by Jo Robinson                                In my Grandma’s day, there was no such thing as a bad fat. All fat was “good” simply because it tasted good. My Grandma fried her eggs in bacon grease, added bacon grease to her cakes and pancakes, made her pie crusts from lard, and served butter with her homemade bread. My grandmother was able...

Webinar with Ann Cooper Tonight!!

We have Chef Ann Cooper, a former high end chef in New York who is now dedicated to making sure our kids have quality food in schools. Ann is truly on the front lines in the fight to help our kids eat healthy, nutritious, local foods!   You will definitely not want to miss our talk with her!! It’s happening this Tuesday night and, as always, it’s 100% FREE! but… WE WILL FILL UP! You must register...

Jo Robinson Essay Series: Super Natural Milk

Super Natural Milk By Jo Robinson Most cartons of milk in the supermarket show a picture of cows contentedly grazing on grass. In reality, 85 to 95 percent of the cows in the United States are now being raised in confinement, not on pasture. The grass they eat comes in the form of hay, and the ground that they stand on is a blend of dirt and manure. The reason for confining cows in feedlots and feeding them grain rather than...