Dude, What’s On My Food?!

Cate Nelson — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:24:59 +0000

As a parent, you’re probably concerned about pesticides on the foods your family eats. I know I am.

Since the Environmental Working Group came out with their list of the “Dirty Dozen“, I’m more selective about our produce purchases. We even grew a few rows of kale in our raised bed gardens because we eat copious amounts of greens.

But just because a favorite veggie didn’t end up on EWG’s list doesn’t mean that it’s free and clear. Certainly not organic, in most cases!

An average American child gets 5+ servings of pesticides in their food and water per day.

Yikes! That’s why this frightening educational new database is so helpful.

The San Francisco Local Foods Wheel is a Great Resource for Thanksgiving in the Bay Area

Lucille Chi — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:19:55 +0000

While we are on the topic of enjoying a local turkey day, I’m reminded of the trusty local foods wheel that was created by three brilliant women to help Bay Area folks decide what’s in season at the grocery store.

Hopefully a local foods wheel will be created for each and every spot in the US, but for now they are focused on the San Francisco Bay Area and New York Metro Area. The concept is simple, just choose the month we’re in, and rotate the wheel to reveal the local foods available. They explain:

Green Options » locally grown

Dude, What’s On My Food?!

The San Francisco Local Foods Wheel is a Great Resource for Thanksgiving in the Bay Area