Author Archive
-
Heating Up
It’s that time again.
You’re driving to the post office or standing in your doorway, and the air’s a little sweet, a little pliant. For the next five weeks, the whole city smells like dinner. And you’ve got all of September to pickup (and roast, … Read more
-
Co-op Deals
Doubtless by now you’ve read this month’s newsletter (right here; we won’t tell), with a few words on the inspiring numbers associated with co-ops functioning today. While the figures can be big at first, we find them exciting. They’re a reminder that a … Read more
-
Santa Fe Bandstand Opening Night Recap!
Some folks who didn’t make it out to the Bandstand’s opening night Monday have been asking for a little recap. Here’s my take: I was there from 4:00-8:00, and loved every minute. If you were around later, please share in the comments!
It was … Read more
-
A Fair Tour
Some of you may be eager to support Fair Trade, but after our recent spate of posts still find yourselves wondering what’s what. Well, today, a very special, word-minimal post for you, in equal part from the vast fields of the internet and the Valley … Read more
-
So, Earth Day. What’s the Deal?
With yesterday’s festivities in Santa Fe behind us and the last flourishes going on this Sunday’s party, we thought you might like a little Earth Day history. For the fuller version, pay Wikipedia a little visit.
The first Earth Day came about in 1969, … Read more
-
That Fair-Traded Taste
Something delicious, organic and fair-traded has been falling into your Co-op’s produce bins this week. Doubtless you’ve seen the Equal Exchange logo, on your tea or coffee grounds. For over 20 years, they’ve been on the international distribution front lines, bringing you food that tastes … Read more -
Have you seen Food, Inc.?
We’re rather excited about it. It’ll be screening on KNME as part of PBS’ POV series on April 21, ’roundabouts 9:00 PM. Here’s the trailer:
More info at the POV site.
Want to host a Food, Inc. screening? We hear there’s prizes, goodies and … Read more
-
Sage Bakehouse: The Whole Loaf
An admission: I’m not a bread foodie. I can distinguish the good from the mediocre, but I wouldn’t know how to spot it. Then a coworker gave me a slice of Sage Bakehouse’s Rye, and bread, the food group, had my attention again. Many of … Read more
-
Earth Café: Cheesecakes to Make You go ‘Whoa.’
Have you tried Earth Café’s vegan/gluten-free cheesecakes? From Hollywood to VegNews Magazine to blogs to your local Co-op, they’re inspiring quite a few forks. And while every sample I tried knocked it out of the park, they might be best described as “humble.” Let … Read more