Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
Fall is definitely setting in, and that means walnuts are dropping from trees. We make two condiment recipes today that feature their earthy taste.
Thanksgiving is a couple weeks away, so we’re planning our menu in today’s podcast: savory pumpkin slices, sweet potatoes and fried green tomatoes.
Two gardening gurus talk about what to do now that the ground is starting to freeze, and Rhubarb Consommé with Strawberries & Mint will remind you of summer.
No food in sight today. Instead, we follow some Catawba grapes from the vine to the bottle at the Oliver Winery. We'll finish the day with some mulled wine.
The season for squash is here! This dish tastes delicious with just about any accompaniment, so get creative.
Some of the oldest community-supported agriculture programs started in Japan in the 1960's but the movement is just taking off in several nearby countries.
New reports have been released concerning sugar-sweetened beverages and health. Will they have any impact on policy?
Fall is a special time of year for foragers like Tracy Branam. These days he's on the hunt for persimmons and walnuts.
The FDA has announced they will test a wide range of pet foods after concerns that salmonella could be making pets -- and their owners -- ill.
Humans were wired to avoid potentially harmful foods. Those who succeeded, survived.
The new 2012 farm bill is close to completion. However, the speed in which the bill was created means less input from the public -- unless farmers have a say.
These days, U.S. farm policy is blamed for a lot of things — even the nation's obesity epidemic.
'Tis the season to pick apples, and what better way to use them than this recipe that can be used as a side for Thanksgiving.
This walnut vinaigrette recipe is in honor of my father Lefty, who taught me how to forage for and prepare these delicious nuts.
If you have some chicken breasts, bacon, shallots and potatoes in your kitchen, you're more than half way to preparing an amazing feast in no time at all.
If you could imagine crossing a banana with a mango, then you’d get a Paw Paw. The custard-like yellow meat is tasty served with apple slices.
The California arrest of the "Rawesome Three" is casting a national spotlight on the controversy surrounding the right to consume or sell unpasteurized dairy.
Thirty states have laws allowing for the sale of home-produced foods -- California is not one of them.
Can you imagine the food inside a trash can on your plate? A Seattle graduate student is asking you to do just that.
Muslims all over the world celebrated Eid this past weekend and you can join in their feasting with some Sheer Korma.
The FDA investigated a Washington fruit processing plant after nine schoolchildren became sick eating their applesauce in school lunch.
The median age of American farmers is currently 57, and rising. Soon, they're going to retire--and young farmers face incredible challenges in taking over.
Reaching for a frozen bird at the local market? Think again -- sustainable varieties of turkey are likely near where you are.
The gluten-free diet is one of today’s top food trends, and that presents a big opportunity for sorghum farmers.
A plan to reduce the waste in the Grand Canyon by banning plastic water bottles has been abruptly shelved.
Recruit some young sous chefs who won't mind getting their hands dirty to help you bread the tomatoes for this delicious Fried Green Tomatoes recipe.
Butternut Squash is the perfect vegetable to cook on these cold Fall nights and here are two ways to prepare it.
Have you ever wondered how to make this often mentioned German delicacy? Wonder no more.
Cheese and chocolate might be art on their own in the eyes of the beholder, but these sculptors took that concept a step further.
The flavor of pumpkin doesn't overwhelm but adds a touch of moistness that makes these cookies a delight to bite into.
Farmers sold nearly $5 billion dollars worth of local produce in 2008, and that number is expected to rise.
I foraged for these walnuts at my house in Columbus, Indiana. Now it's time to turn them into a taste topping for pancakes!
Move over chocolate cake! This light and fruity dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down.
A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago shows a 25-percent increase in Midwest agricultural land values over the last year.
As the farm bill creeps closer to being voted on, Michael Pollan releases a video urging Americans to recognize how important the legislation is to their lives.
Ferrol Johnson doesn’t mince words when talking about the difficulties of growing food in clay soil. He offers tips for being successful next spring.
In another blow to increase the healthiness of school lunches, pizza sauce is considered a vegetable.
Turkeys are in short supply at food banks this Thanksgiving. Pantry owners cite increased food costs and the economy.
These two recipes would make excellent gifts for the foodie on your holiday gift list.
If you find yourself being invited to my house in the woods, prepare yourself for some leaf raking and my chili afterwards.
Avoid food-borne bacteria with tips on how to properly prepare a Thanksgiving turkey.
It happens in the best of coops: lice and mite infestations. But there are some things you can do to prevent and get rid of these pesky critters.
The freaky fast farm bill has slammed to a halt with the failure of a bipartisan "super committee."
The Occupy Wall Street movement has had both positive and negative relationships with small-scale farmers. Here's a sampling of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Fall is definitely setting in, and that means walnuts are dropping from trees. We make two condiment recipes today that feature their earthy taste.
'Tis the season to pick apples, and what better way to use them than this recipe that can be used as a side for Thanksgiving.
This walnut vinaigrette recipe is in honor of my father Lefty, who taught me how to forage for and prepare these delicious nuts.
If you have some chicken breasts, bacon, shallots and potatoes in your kitchen, you're more than half way to preparing an amazing feast in no time at all.
If you could imagine crossing a banana with a mango, then you’d get a Paw Paw. The custard-like yellow meat is tasty served with apple slices.
Thanksgiving is a couple weeks away, so we’re planning our menu in today’s podcast: savory pumpkin slices, sweet potatoes and fried green tomatoes.
Recruit some young sous chefs who won't mind getting their hands dirty to help you bread the tomatoes for this delicious Fried Green Tomatoes recipe.
Butternut Squash is the perfect vegetable to cook on these cold Fall nights and here are two ways to prepare it.
Have you ever wondered how to make this often mentioned German delicacy? Wonder no more.
The flavor of pumpkin doesn't overwhelm but adds a touch of moistness that makes these cookies a delight to bite into.
I foraged for these walnuts at my house in Columbus, Indiana. Now it's time to turn them into a taste topping for pancakes!
Move over chocolate cake! This light and fruity dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down.
Two gardening gurus talk about what to do now that the ground is starting to freeze, and Rhubarb Consommé with Strawberries & Mint will remind you of summer.
These two recipes would make excellent gifts for the foodie on your holiday gift list.
If you find yourself being invited to my house in the woods, prepare yourself for some leaf raking and my chili afterwards.
No food in sight today. Instead, we follow some Catawba grapes from the vine to the bottle at the Oliver Winery. We'll finish the day with some mulled wine.
Herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme and sage are the stars of this dish. Pick up some local pork chops and enjoy a night at home cooking.
Some of the oldest community-supported agriculture programs started in Japan in the 1960's but the movement is just taking off in several nearby countries.
New reports have been released concerning sugar-sweetened beverages and health. Will they have any impact on policy?
The FDA has announced they will test a wide range of pet foods after concerns that salmonella could be making pets -- and their owners -- ill.
Humans were wired to avoid potentially harmful foods. Those who succeeded, survived.
The new 2012 farm bill is close to completion. However, the speed in which the bill was created means less input from the public -- unless farmers have a say.
These days, U.S. farm policy is blamed for a lot of things — even the nation's obesity epidemic.
The California arrest of the "Rawesome Three" is casting a national spotlight on the controversy surrounding the right to consume or sell unpasteurized dairy.
Thirty states have laws allowing for the sale of home-produced foods -- California is not one of them.
Can you imagine the food inside a trash can on your plate? A Seattle graduate student is asking you to do just that.
The FDA investigated a Washington fruit processing plant after nine schoolchildren became sick eating their applesauce in school lunch.
The median age of American farmers is currently 57, and rising. Soon, they're going to retire--and young farmers face incredible challenges in taking over.
Reaching for a frozen bird at the local market? Think again -- sustainable varieties of turkey are likely near where you are.
The gluten-free diet is one of today’s top food trends, and that presents a big opportunity for sorghum farmers.
A plan to reduce the waste in the Grand Canyon by banning plastic water bottles has been abruptly shelved.
Cheese and chocolate might be art on their own in the eyes of the beholder, but these sculptors took that concept a step further.
Farmers sold nearly $5 billion dollars worth of local produce in 2008, and that number is expected to rise.
A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago shows a 25-percent increase in Midwest agricultural land values over the last year.
As the farm bill creeps closer to being voted on, Michael Pollan releases a video urging Americans to recognize how important the legislation is to their lives.
In another blow to increase the healthiness of school lunches, pizza sauce is considered a vegetable.
Turkeys are in short supply at food banks this Thanksgiving. Pantry owners cite increased food costs and the economy.
Avoid food-borne bacteria with tips on how to properly prepare a Thanksgiving turkey.
The freaky fast farm bill has slammed to a halt with the failure of a bipartisan "super committee."
The Occupy Wall Street movement has had both positive and negative relationships with small-scale farmers. Here's a sampling of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Have extra homemade goods to share? Swap them with others who share your passion!
How many canned foods go into preparing Thanksgiving dinner? For some, that means an increased exposure to BPA.
Animals rights advocates were appalled after undercover video was released showing inhumane treatment at a top egg supplier.
The timing of Ocean Spray's Craisin recall has some concerned.
The hallmark of the PB & J isn't just jumping in price -- rising peanut butter prices could mean a shortage at food banks.
A French administrative body overturned a ban on Monsanto genetically-modified seeds -- but how long will it stay in effect?
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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