Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
This week we speak with Jeni Britton Bauer, the woman behind the outrageous flavors of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and Sarah Kaiser makes watermelon sorbet.
Today, two summer soups using carrots and broccoli. And, a story from Harvest Public Media about the new nutrition icon from the USDA, MyPlate.
We’re taking it to the streets and exploring food trucks in Columbus, Ohio with Bethia Woolf. And, Happy Pig serves high class, local food from a two-man cart.
In addition to our recipes, we explores the real impact of food miles, and Daniel Tucker speaks about farmers who are changing the way we experience food.
The USDA hopes that providing funding to producer-to-consumer organizations will bring fresh food options to food deserts.
Potatoes can't catch a break these days. A new study claims that consuming daily servings of potatoes is linked to weight gain.
Americans throw away 1.4 billion pounds of trash every day, 40 percent of which is packaging that's only used once. One grocery store is hoping to change that.
The German E. coli outbreak is slowing down, but salmonella cases in the U.S. raise more concern about contaminated alfalfa sprouts.
City dwellers are arguing that the USDA's definition of urban food deserts undervalues locally-owned corner stores as viable alternatives to supermarkets.
Whether you eat this with a little yogurt or as a snack in the morning, this muffin is filling, healthy and has a little bit of summer in every bite.
Customers of the hamburger chain will also be able to substitute French fries for apple slices in kids meals.
Are you ready to release your inner Julia and become a rockstar in your kitchen?
There are a plethora of animals that enjoy regular visits to your garden, and not all of them are pesky marauders.
In the wake of the recent E. coli outbreak in Europe, the US government is launching a campaign to raise awareness of safe food handling procedures.
The USDA's Microbiological Data Program will be cut if Congress passes the proposed budget bill. How will this affect food safety for Americans?
EU officials say that fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt are the cause of the E. coli outbreak.
Milwaukee will begin a one-year trial period for permitting urban chickens starting on July 28.
Plan ahead when you take a family vacation. Use the internet to search out healthy eating options prior to your visit.
Increasing number of EU lawmakers support a country-by-country GM crop ban, but critics say it isn't justified.
A tidy garden of five raised beds nestled around a front path has created a viral controversy that has enraged food activists from all over the country.
A great way to start any meal on a warm summer night is with a nice, fresh drink.
A new study has found that a nearby grocer doesn't mean better eating habits. Study finds customers are more likely to eat fast food.
This comprehensive study shows that many factors affect the obesity crisis, notably restrictions individuals face in their access to exercise and healthy food.
I initially applauded the decision by Jack in the Box to remove toys from kids meals, but when you peel back the layers you see that this is just a PR move.
What I decided to make from the treasures I purchased from the market was a salad that makes a wonderful side or light lunch.
An herbicide once touted as an environmentally friendly option to traditional herbicides is responsible for thousands of tree deaths.
You can either plant your cuttings in soil right away or place them in water until they grow roots. Either way, growing your own herbs from cuttings is easy!
Even though I can't pick blueberries here in Southern California, I do love to buy some when they're in season and make this pie.
With a smaller portion of fries and apple slices automatically included, McDonald's is trying to make its Happy Meals healthy (relatively speaking).
Meat enhanced with solutions and flavorings can have five times as much sodium as would naturally occur in the product.
The Partnership for a Healthier America is working with several leading banks and national grocery retailers to increase stores in food deserts.
My family had an adventure picking our own berries at a local farm, but the best part was enjoying the cobbler I made from them.
Whether you eat this with a little yogurt or as a snack in the morning, this muffin is filling, healthy and has a little bit of summer in every bite.
This week we speak with Jeni Britton Bauer, the woman behind the outrageous flavors of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and Sarah Kaiser makes watermelon sorbet.
Today, two summer soups using carrots and broccoli. And, a story from Harvest Public Media about the new nutrition icon from the USDA, MyPlate.
A great way to start any meal on a warm summer night is with a nice, fresh drink.
We’re taking it to the streets and exploring food trucks in Columbus, Ohio with Bethia Woolf. And, Happy Pig serves high class, local food from a two-man cart.
What I decided to make from the treasures I purchased from the market was a salad that makes a wonderful side or light lunch.
Even though I can't pick blueberries here in Southern California, I do love to buy some when they're in season and make this pie.
In addition to our recipes, we explores the real impact of food miles, and Daniel Tucker speaks about farmers who are changing the way we experience food.
My family had an adventure picking our own berries at a local farm, but the best part was enjoying the cobbler I made from them.
The USDA hopes that providing funding to producer-to-consumer organizations will bring fresh food options to food deserts.
Potatoes can't catch a break these days. A new study claims that consuming daily servings of potatoes is linked to weight gain.
Americans throw away 1.4 billion pounds of trash every day, 40 percent of which is packaging that's only used once. One grocery store is hoping to change that.
The German E. coli outbreak is slowing down, but salmonella cases in the U.S. raise more concern about contaminated alfalfa sprouts.
City dwellers are arguing that the USDA's definition of urban food deserts undervalues locally-owned corner stores as viable alternatives to supermarkets.
Customers of the hamburger chain will also be able to substitute French fries for apple slices in kids meals.
In the wake of the recent E. coli outbreak in Europe, the US government is launching a campaign to raise awareness of safe food handling procedures.
The USDA's Microbiological Data Program will be cut if Congress passes the proposed budget bill. How will this affect food safety for Americans?
EU officials say that fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt are the cause of the E. coli outbreak.
Milwaukee will begin a one-year trial period for permitting urban chickens starting on July 28.
Increasing number of EU lawmakers support a country-by-country GM crop ban, but critics say it isn't justified.
A tidy garden of five raised beds nestled around a front path has created a viral controversy that has enraged food activists from all over the country.
A new study has found that a nearby grocer doesn't mean better eating habits. Study finds customers are more likely to eat fast food.
This comprehensive study shows that many factors affect the obesity crisis, notably restrictions individuals face in their access to exercise and healthy food.
An herbicide once touted as an environmentally friendly option to traditional herbicides is responsible for thousands of tree deaths.
With a smaller portion of fries and apple slices automatically included, McDonald's is trying to make its Happy Meals healthy (relatively speaking).
Meat enhanced with solutions and flavorings can have five times as much sodium as would naturally occur in the product.
The Partnership for a Healthier America is working with several leading banks and national grocery retailers to increase stores in food deserts.
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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