Green Options » chard http://greenoptions.com/tag/chard Posts tagged 'chard' Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:19:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Are We on the Eve of “Creative Destruction”? http://ecolocalizer.com/2009/04/26/are-we-on-the-eve-of-creative-destruction/ http://ecolocalizer.com/2009/04/26/are-we-on-the-eve-of-creative-destruction/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:19:28 +0000 Rhonda Winter http://ecolocalizer.com/2009/04/26/are-we-on-the-eve-of-creative-destruction/ Last Wednesday, as I was riding my bicycle down Third Street to the UCSF Mission Bay Farmer’s Market, my thoughts turned to the economist Jospeh Schumpeter and  his seminal book “Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy“. Streams of loud cars and trucks blared past me on the road, some of the vehicles nearly grazing me as oblivious drivers chattered on cell phones. As I continued pedaling down the street, images of organic daikon and Schumpeter’s theory of “Creative Destruction” swirled around in my brain.

Daikon at the Mission Bay Farmer\'s MarketThe seasonal weekly farmer’s market at UCSF Mission Bay will be held every Wednesday, from April 22 to November 25, 2009, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

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]]> http://ecolocalizer.com/2009/04/26/are-we-on-the-eve-of-creative-destruction/feed/ Seasonal Foods: 5 Best Winter Vegetables http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/12/seasonal-eats-5-best-winter-vegetables/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/12/seasonal-eats-5-best-winter-vegetables/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:05:08 +0000 Jessica Mordo http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/12/seasonal-eats-5-best-winter-vegetables/ Winter veggies usually get short shrift, but there are many reasons to savor them. They add loads of vitamins and nutrients to our diets, do wonders for our immunity, and are wonderfully versatile. Plus, eating seasonally is eating green: as it takes us back to the old days of eating only the freshest available products, it’s a more sustainable eating model and it’s better for reducing our carbon footprints.

Here’s my guide to making the most of these five fabulous winter veggies:

1. Play Squash

winter squash I actually look forward to winter just for its squash varieties. Acorn, banana, butternut, spaghetti, delicata, hubbard, sweet dumpling, buttercup, and turban squashes—not to mention pumpkinwinter squash—add a colorful and sweet accent to your plate. Plus, they are among the healthiest types of complex carbohydrates (the best kind of carbs), with high fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C content. Roast ‘em, mash ‘em, or slow cook ‘em into a heaping bowl of soupy goodness for the perfect warm winter meal.

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