Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
This week on Earth Eats, we continue our on-going exploration of root vegetables with some versatile parsnip cakes that we serve with smoked trout salad.
Root vegetables have helped sustain us through the cold winter months, but today, we're cleaning out our root cellar in preparation for the spring bounty.
The dawning of spring has many people heading to the first outdoor farmers' markets of the season. But others are heading out into the woods to forage for food
"Mrs. Q" is an anonymous elementary school teacher in the Midwest who has resolved to eat school lunches every day in 2010 and document her experience.
As promised, last week we gave you tips for how to hunt for ramps, and now we're giving you some recipes for three ways to put ramps to work in your cooking.
Today on Earth Eats: an all-vegan Cinco de Mayo menu including a quesadilla and two toppings...salsa verde and a fresh take on guacamole.
TED bills their rich archive of talks as "Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world", here are 8 of our favorites all about food and sustainability
Television critic (and former Earth Eats intern), Cory Barker gives an outsider's perspective on Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (so far)
The inaugural meeting of the Earth Eats book club (online chat) will be Thursday, May 6 at 9 pm ET. We'll be discussing Michael Pollan's "The Botany of Desire"
From a creamy Camembert to a tangy, homemade goat's milk cheddar, there is nothing like a favorite homemade cheese to make any meal special.
Last year, the Obama administration proposed the implementation of a soda tax, but the initiative fell flat. Maybe.
A new study shows that despite other health benefits, eating plenty of vegetables does not necessarily reduce your cancer risk.
In celebration of the PBS broadcast-premiere broadcast of Food, Inc., Earth Eats helps you plan your own Food, Inc. potluck viewing party!
Sometimes, in spite of all the positive messages presented, the fact that “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” is a reality television series rears its ugly head.
KFC released their new Double Down "sandwich" to stores across the country today. Earth Eats took the sandwich for a taste test so you wouldn't have to.
A report released today found that genetically engineered crops have clear benefits for farmers (and the planet), but critics remain wary.
One of the earliest spring vegetables, asparagus takes a lot of patience to grow, but the results are worth it! Here's how to preserve your spring harvest.
The USDA reports that geneticists are working to develop a self-pollinating almond tree to compensate for the rapid decline of honey bee populations
A final vote on the Food Safety Modernization Act has been further delayed so the Senate can instead focus on financial regulatory reform.
Earth Eats' Cory Barker recaps the fifth episode of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution
Amy Jeanroy talks you through everything you need to know about horseradish -- from growing it in your garden to a tangy homemade horseradish sauce.
The Institute of Medicine released a report today detailed strategies to reduce sodium intake in the Americans' diets. The FDA is reviewing the recommendations.
To celebrate the 40th Earth Day, we asked you to share your favorite green living tips. Here are 40 tips to make this year your greenest yet!
Well here we are, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” is over. Perhaps just for now, perhaps for good. Cory Barker has a recap of episode 6.
The Critical Media Lab at the University of Waterloo is using one farm's high-tech robotic milking system to give voice to our hooved friends.
Amy Jeanroy talks you through everything you need to know about horseradish -- from growing it in your garden to a tangy homemade horseradish sauce.
The battle to fight childhood obesity in the U.S. has raised questions about Ronald McDonald's role as a marketing tactic intended to target young children.
A new study shows that despite other health benefits, eating plenty of vegetables does not necessarily reduce your cancer risk.
The market is flooded with strawberries, causing prices so low farmers find it less expensive to destroy their crops than to harvest, sell, and ship them.
New compostable packaging by snack companies breaks down in 14 weeks in a compost pile, but what happens when it winds up in a landfill?
A report released today found that genetically engineered crops have clear benefits for farmers (and the planet), but critics remain wary.
The USDA reports that geneticists are working to develop a self-pollinating almond tree to compensate for the rapid decline of honey bee populations
A final vote on the Food Safety Modernization Act has been further delayed so the Senate can instead focus on financial regulatory reform.
A group of food and farm organizations have signed a letter supporting amendments to the Senate food safety bill that would benefit small food producers.
The Institute of Medicine released a report today detailed strategies to reduce sodium intake in the Americans' diets. The FDA is reviewing the recommendations.
As heated debate over the repercussions of the 2008 Farm Bill wind down, discussion has already started about the next iteration.
The Critical Media Lab at the University of Waterloo is using one farm's high-tech robotic milking system to give voice to our hooved friends.
Annie Corrigan is the producer of Earth Eats, and an announcer and producer at WFIU Public Radio. Learn more »
Daniel Orr is a professional chef, restaurateur, blogger, and author of a number of cookbooks. Learn more »
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