ConsciousEating

by Judith Fertig
“Being a locavore is fabulous if you live somewhere like California,” says Audra Wolfe, a co-founder of Canvolution and an expert food preservationist. “But if you live in the Northeast, unless you learn food preservation, you could be eating local turnips and kale all winter,” she notes with a chuckle.
The mounting desire to [...]

by Steve Brill
Say, those plants along this path look good enough to eat. Well, maybe they are and perhaps we should eat them. There are thousands of plants of all types that can provide healthy, nutritious, organic meals we’ll never see in a grocery store or restaurant.
Just don’t call them weeds. That’s only civilization’s erroneous [...]

Ayurvedic cooking brings together a harmonious collection of fresh, wholesome ingredients to nourish the senses. A medley of colors, tastes, textures and flavors blend together to restore balance to your body, mind, spirit and emotions.
Tempeh, Bean Sprouts & Cucumber with Mint Coconut Sauce
Three kinds of crunch!

In general, the process of frying dries food [...]

by Barbara Pleasant
Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality. Even small gardens can be surprisingly productive, sometimes yielding enough squash to feed the neighborhood. These 10 tips will help you [...]

by Judith Fertig
Consider Boston cod, Georgia peach pie, Florida’s Indian River grapefruit, wheat from Kansas, heirloom tomatoes from Colorado, Michigan sour cherries, Texas pinto beans and California wines.
While the definition of American cuisine is difficult to pinpoint, it definitely exists in regional form, say the Americans polled by the James Beard Foundation. It’s the particular [...]

by Lisa Moore
photo by Meredith Jones
Beverly McLaughlin, owner of Beverly’s Gourmet Foods, has an important goal in mind.
“I want to feed the localvores, vegetarians and health conscious Charlotteans.”
McLaughlin has been teasing the healthy taste buds of satisfied customers with her vegetarian and vegan prepared foods for several years. She lovingly whips up mouthwatering salads, [...]

Harvest Moon Grille brings country to the city
by Lisa Moore
photo by Meredith Jones
What’s orange, delicious and healthy all over? The Harvest Moon Grille is tempting the taste buds of the uptown crowd with a creative, wallet-friendly menu completely prepared with all natural, local ingredients. Nothing comes out of a box or can; nothing is [...]

by Giovanna Aguilar
This month Natural Awakenings speaks with Mariel Hemingway about her personal journey to achieving a healthy and happy life. The veteran actress has practiced and taught yoga for 20 years and avidly pursues avenues of sustainable living and holistic health. Her most recent books include Mariel’s Kitchen: Simple Ingredients for a Delicious and [...]

by Contributing Writers at Sustainable Table
Good backyard chefs know the distinction between barbecue and grilling and revel in trying new tricks with their favorite tools while they cook up a fun feast for family and friends. Few, however, may know that the original barbecue, or barbacoa, was the term that Spanish explorers used to describe [...]

by Chantal Clabrough
We marvel at the more than 100 varieties of enticing heirloom tomatoes and feast our eyes and palates on nature’s delicious harvest, reveling in their names: Black Brandywine, Goliath, Sun Gold, Black Plum, Marianna’s Peace, German Giant, Banana Legs, Big Rainbow, Aunt Gertie’s Gold, Box Car Willie, Daydream, Louisiana Pink and Missouri Pink [...]