Friday, June 19, 2009

Food Inc. Movie

See the trailer and sign the petition for healthy food in schools here.

Link

Monday, June 8, 2009

Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables by Month

January

Vegetables

cabbages
leeks
broccoli
cauliflower

Fruits

oranges
grapefruit
tangerines
tangelos
lemons
papayas

February

Vegetables

broccoli
cauliflower

Fruits

oranges
grapefruits
lemons
papayas

March

Vegetables

broccoli
lettuce

Fruits

pineapples
mangoes

April

Vegetables

zucchini
rhubarb
artichokes
asparagus
spring peas
broccoli
lettuce

Fruits

pineapples
mangoes

May

Vegetables

okra
zucchini
rhubarb
artichokes
asparagus
spring peas
broccoli
lettuce

Fruit

cherries
pineapples
apricots

June

Vegetables

corn
lettuce

Fruit

watermelon
strawberries
cantaloupe
cherries
blueberries
peaches
apricots

July

Vegetables

cucumbers
tomatoes
summer squash
corn
green beans
lettuce

Fruits

watermelon
strawberries
cantaloupe
blueberries
peaches
apricots
kiwi
raspberries
plums

August

Vegetables

cucumbers
corn
eggplant
tomatoes
summer squash
green beans
lettuce

Fruits

watermelon
strawberries
cantaloupe
blueberries
peaches
apricots
kiwi
raspberries
plums

September

Vegetables

eggplants
pumpkins
tomatoes
spinach
lettuce

Fruits

grapes
pomegranates

October

Vegetables

sweet potatoes
pumpkins
winter squash
broccoli
spinach
lettuce

Fruits

cranberries
apples
pomegranates
grapes

November

Vegetables

pumpkins
winter squash
sweet potatoes
broccoli
mushrooms
spinach

Fruit

cranberries
oranges
tangerines
pears
pomegranates

December

Vegetables

sweet potatoes
mushrooms
broccoli
cauliflower

Fruit

pears
oranges
grapefruit
tangerines
papayas
pomegranates

From Michael Pollan, by Kati Fitzgerald

Friday, June 5, 2009

Yellow Squash and Zucchini Pasta

Here is a quick summer pasta , good served cold or hot.


Ingredients:

one box rigatoni pasta

two small yellow squash

two small zucchini

two tea spoons salt

one clove minced garlic

tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

put water on to boil in pasta pot, when it reaches a boil add pasta and stir

chop squash and zucchini in half moons

simmer oil and salt with garlic for 2 min

add squash and zucchini and let simmer 5 min

add the cooked pasta and simmered contents

Presto! your done.

Add a little cracked pepper and salt

Manga manga!

Sam Adams beer is Vegan except the ones with Honey

I really like the Summer Ale. But watch out for the ones with honey.

Here's a complete the link to a list of vegan and veg friendly Sam Adams Beers.

Harpoon Beer is Vegan

All Harpoon beer is vegan.

Link the their FAQ website.