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Archive for December 2009

December 4, 2009

Late Season Vegetables 

a bowl of sunchoke soup

Unusual Vegetables, Part 1: Brussels Sprouts and Sunchokes

Today on the podcast we look at two unusual vegetables: sunchokes (jerusalem artichokes) and the much maligned, love 'em or hate 'em vegetable: brussels sprouts

December 11, 2009

Winter Vegetables 

raw okra salad with tomatoes on a plate

Unusual Veggies, Part 2: Fresh Okra Salad & Asian Long Beans

This week on Earth Eats, we're looking at two late season vegetables that will help you literally "green" your dinner table: okra and long beans

December 17, 2009

Holiday Party Recipes 

holiday wreath hanging on a coat hook

Green Holiday Party Decor, Holiday Cocktails And Squash Tempura

Seasons greetings from Earth Eats! This week on the podcast we help you plan your perfect green holiday party with decorating tips, cocktails, and recipes.

December 28, 2009

New Year's Resolutions 

black eyed pea salad on a plate

Wishing You A New Year Filled With Good Eating, Green Living

This week at Earth Eats we're getting ready to celebrate a new year with a few recipes and some tips for eating better and living greener in the new year.

December 2, 2009

Cheap Eats 

butternut squash cut in half on a cutting board

Winter Comfort: Butternut Squash And Sage Pasta

Recently I've been cooking lots of cheap eats. Good food with lots of flavor, nutrient dense and easy on the wallet like this butternut squash pasta.

December 2, 2009

Environmental Conservation 

the appalachian mountains with fall tree colors

Elderly Man On Hunger Strike Arrested At WV State Capitol

81-year-old Roland Micklem was arrested yesterday outside of West Virginia's State Capitol building for protesting the mining of mountaintops.

December 4, 2009

Guilty Pleasures 

key lime ice cream scoop in a cone

Researchers Trying To Create “Healthy” Ice Cream

Researchers from the University of Missouri are adding nutrients to ice cream, turning it into what they call a "functional food"

December 7, 2009

Nutritional Facts 

Popcorn

Movie Popcorn: More Fattening Than Three Quarter Pounders!?

A new study reveals that popcorn is possibly the worst snack movies goers can consume when hitting up the theaters.

December 8, 2009

Alternative Energy 

an old bicycle in a field of grass

Powering Your Entire Home With Pedal Power

It's hard to get a tangible idea of how much energy it takes to power a modern home, but a BBC demonstration using bicycles might give you a much better idea.

December 10, 2009

Food Stamp Programs 

Close up of an old food stamp

In Tough Economic Times, Food Stamps Becoming The Norm

With millions of Americans out of a job, more than 36 million people are currently on food stamps.

December 11, 2009

Alternative Energy 

Feng Jiao and Heinz Frei stand in a lab

Berkeley Scientists Use Artificial Photosynthesis To Create Energy

Researchers at UC Berkeley are trying to simulate how leaves turn energy from the sun into energy they can use.

December 17, 2009

School Lunch Programs 

A tray of school lunch.

Research Suggests Fast-food May Be Healthier Than School Lunches

Do you know what's in your kid's school lunch? You might be surprised, but recent reports show that they might be better off eating fast food.

December 23, 2009

Wasting Food 

three bottles of white wine vinegar on a store shelf

Wasting Food, Overeating…and Vinegar?

Recent studies have shown that American's waste 40% of the food we produce, and much of that waste happens at home.

December 25, 2009

Sustainable Seafood 

Fish on display at a grocery store seafood counter.

To Reduce Emissions, Choose Frozen Fish Over Fresh

If you’re an eco-conscious seafood fan, you are probably aware of the complex sustainability issues around buying fish and other seafood.

December 29, 2009

Government Regulation 

a vintage cheerios ad

Should The FTC Regulate Food Advertising Aimed At Children?

The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a set of proposed standards for marketing foods to children.

December 31, 2009

Food Safety 

a large bear with an open mouth

Bear Meat: Unsafe. (Duh) Eating Chickens, However…

The CDC recently released a study showing that eating bear meat can be risky business, but if you think eating chicken is safer, you might want to think again.

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