Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
Composting, hydroponics, aquaponics, permaculture - you wanted more about sustainable agriculture, and we've got it for you on this special episode!
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.
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.
We visit a local organic seed company and an urban farmer talks about raised beds. While you wait for your plants to grow, enjoy the recipe using red buds.
In anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, we prepare tacos three ways. But first, we go back to the garden with Joseph Swain to cultivate some raised beds.
A group of organic farmers are suing Monsanto to contest their patent on genetically modified seeds.
A new study has found that organic chickens have significantly fewer cases salmonella than their conventional counterparts.
Meatless versions of traditional dishes don't always work out, but the mushrooms in this dish are complex in flavor and meaty in texture.
Young and tender asparagus is a sure sign that spring is here. Enjoy tender stalks with this rich aioli enhanced with Japanese flavor.
What vegetables should I plant? How much sun should the garden get? Should I construct raised beds? Some advice for all the first-time gardeners out there.
The FDA might soon weigh on on whether or not added food dyes contribute to hyperactivity.
Parents may have to be sneaky when it comes to helping kids like veggies, but keep trying. You never know when your child may come around to liking vegetables.
Researchers in China have created genetically modified cows that produce 'human'-style milk.
This just in: junk food is addictive. But researchers claim our brains consider junk food as addictive as drugs.
Move over, saccharin and sucralose! "Bitter blocker" GIV3616 is supposedly more potent than other artificial sweeteners.
This deliciously rich cake will have your friends asking, "Are you sure this is vegan?"
How deep? How far apart? How often? We answer all these questions regarding sowing seeds.
Fruit lovers should be very concerned by the increasing number of bats dying from white nose syndrome.
Could banning toy giveaways reduce the allure of fast food restaurants for kids?
Just thinking about eating food may be enough to curve your appetite.
A new documentary claims our brains are predisposed to be addicted to sweet and salty foods. Naturally, food companies use this info to sell us more junk.
Fairtrade International has enacted new standards to make sure everyone who helps get your morning latte to you is getting fairly compensated along the way.
This homemade protein bar recipe is a hot favorite with my family and friends. Thanks to my oldest sister for teaching me how to make it!
What nutrients do plants need? What fertilizers should I use? How does companion planting work? We answer these questions to help your young sprouts grow.
How much does an organic label influence how healthy we think a product is?
As schools increase their attack on childhood obesity, one school shows how a group of parents are working to ensure their kids have access to healthy food.
I constructed this easy chicken wire compost bin. Now I only generate one bag of trash a week.
Farmers struggle to balance rising rates of soil erosion with the need to produce more crops.
Add bananas and Nutella, strawberries and avocados, or use rice wrappers as a way to reinvent leftovers.
Some parents are angered by one Chicago school's attempt to promote healthful eating.
In celebration of Earth Eats, we find a use for past-its-prime salsa so it doesn't end up uneaten and in the trash.
Earth Day should be a day that entices us all to get outside and remember where we live.
House Republicans have begun to pass a budget that includes serious cuts to some food-related organizations.
This Indiana company offers locally produced seeds to folks who want to make every aspect of their garden organic, earth-friendly, and local.
There are inventive ways to avoid all the store-bought dyes and chemicals when you're coloring eggs this Easter. It’s fun to do it yourself - and it's science!
Why does using organic methods to grow food matter? Why is organic more expensive? Is the food better? Join the discussion on these and more organic issues.
The EU is discussing legislation that would allow individuals countries the ability to decide whether or not to farm GM crops.
Online search feature takes the guess work out of determining if the food in your pantry has been recalled.
The questionable beef lawsuit was dropped, and the "Outside the Bun" company is seeking revenge.
Opponents of new online advertisements and games geared to children say that food companies have too much influence over them.
Meatless versions of traditional dishes don't always work out, but the mushrooms in this dish are complex in flavor and meaty in texture.
Young and tender asparagus is a sure sign that spring is here. Enjoy tender stalks with this rich aioli enhanced with Japanese flavor.
This deliciously rich cake will have your friends asking, "Are you sure this is vegan?"
This homemade protein bar recipe is a hot favorite with my family and friends. Thanks to my oldest sister for teaching me how to make it!
We visit a local organic seed company and an urban farmer talks about raised beds. While you wait for your plants to grow, enjoy the recipe using red buds.
In anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, we prepare tacos three ways. But first, we go back to the garden with Joseph Swain to cultivate some raised beds.
A group of organic farmers are suing Monsanto to contest their patent on genetically modified seeds.
A new study has found that organic chickens have significantly fewer cases salmonella than their conventional counterparts.
The FDA might soon weigh on on whether or not added food dyes contribute to hyperactivity.
Researchers in China have created genetically modified cows that produce 'human'-style milk.
This just in: junk food is addictive. But researchers claim our brains consider junk food as addictive as drugs.
Move over, saccharin and sucralose! "Bitter blocker" GIV3616 is supposedly more potent than other artificial sweeteners.
Fruit lovers should be very concerned by the increasing number of bats dying from white nose syndrome.
Could banning toy giveaways reduce the allure of fast food restaurants for kids?
Just thinking about eating food may be enough to curve your appetite.
A new documentary claims our brains are predisposed to be addicted to sweet and salty foods. Naturally, food companies use this info to sell us more junk.
Fairtrade International has enacted new standards to make sure everyone who helps get your morning latte to you is getting fairly compensated along the way.
How much does an organic label influence how healthy we think a product is?
As schools increase their attack on childhood obesity, one school shows how a group of parents are working to ensure their kids have access to healthy food.
Farmers struggle to balance rising rates of soil erosion with the need to produce more crops.
Some parents are angered by one Chicago school's attempt to promote healthful eating.
House Republicans have begun to pass a budget that includes serious cuts to some food-related organizations.
The EU is discussing legislation that would allow individuals countries the ability to decide whether or not to farm GM crops.
Online search feature takes the guess work out of determining if the food in your pantry has been recalled.
The questionable beef lawsuit was dropped, and the "Outside the Bun" company is seeking revenge.
Opponents of new online advertisements and games geared to children say that food companies have too much influence over them.
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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