Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
Earth Eats is taking the CSA Challenge. We find creative uses for six cucumbers, a bunch of sage, and a whole slew of potatoes.
We get advice from a pickling expert and try our hand preserving some hot peppers. And, fresh fruit with tequila lime syrup makes a delicious brunch treat.
The first thing every student needs to have a good day is a healthy breakfast. Author Janet Poppendieck talks about what is right and wrong with school lunch.
We see what one college student eats for lunch, we take a peak at a course about food and politics and we make two dishes any cash-strapped student would love.
Bluefin tuna are in danger of extinction because of overfishing. Can fish farms save tuna while still satisfying the global appetite for this fish?
Although there were some challenges in its first two years, support for the Farm to School program is enthusiastic.
Tart rhubarb, fresh sweet strawberries, and delicious Oregon canned cherries unite for a trifecta of sugar-free pie goodness in a flaky gluten-free crust.
Kids love a good harvest and when combined with a party, I don't have to tell you what to expect: grab more invites - children are jogging down the driveway!
I smuggled these two salsa recipes out of Mexico when I lived there a few years ago. One salsa is cooked, the other is raw.
Creamy white and sugary-sweet, this pie is known in my family as Grandma King's Pie.
Sometimes when I get home from the Saturday farmers market I just want to dive in and start cooking.
Christine Barbour acknowledges that eating slow food is more expensive than the fast, cheap, and easy alternative. But she says it's totally worth it.
Kids enjoy being productive. Nurture this instinct and watch them grow and blossom right along with their very own vegetable garden.
You don't need a wedding to enjoy these delicious butterballs. These cookies are amazing - light, rich, and delicate.
60,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled after an inspection in Ohio found E. coli bacteria.
Food aid meant to reach starving Somalis has been stolen and sold, the Associated Press reported after an investigation.
Japan has decided to expand a governmental agency to include nuclear testing in the wake of nuclear power plant damage.
Urban foraging collects unused or unwanted produce from public places. What about abandoned gardens on foreclosed lots?
In anticipation of the upcoming Child Nutrition Act, some schools are already featuring healthier options. But do vending machines have a place?
This is a fun way to serve lasagna: top each individual strip of noodle with the "cheese" filling, roll it up, and top it with sauce before baking.
Think classic French steak au poivre on steroids and you have Aux Poivres Spice Blend.
Great Slavic flavors you can use on game, veggie dishes, stuffed cabbage, stews, and roasts.
Classic cowboy chili and red-eye gravy recipes both have old coffee in them, so this cowboy from Columbus, Indiana decided to add some espresso to this blend.
This is my new version of herbes de Provence with a few additions.
Mellow Yellow gives you the flavors of western Asia without the full throttle flavor of a traditional curry.
This is my 24/7 spice and can be used all day long. You'll make all your cooking more interesting with a touch of New Regime.
I love this on all types of fish and roasted vegetable dishes. You can crust a pork roast or chicken with it.
The USDA announced new guidelines to ensure humane treatment of livestock, defining "egregious inhumane treatment."
Could shorter lunch periods contribute to childhood obesity?
It is that time of the year again – back to school! As parents, we know what this means for our schedules.
School is out for the day and the kids are hungry! Keep them reaching for healthy options while keeping them safe.
Artisanal foods combine the locavore movement -- eating only locally-sourced food -- with a personal touch. Can the movement translate across communities?
Corn is a little bit like zucchini in that if you are growing it and you have it 'coming out your ears' you may run out of ways to cook it.
How does one sun-dry tomatoes? Easy - the same way you dry herbs from your garden.
I am usually not good at incorporating Asian flavors into our meals, but I hit the jackpot this time with grilled pork skewers and sauteed green beans.
Vinegar was tainted with antifreeze at a Ramadan meal in China's western Xinjiang region.
You'll fool your guests when you replace your traditional potato French fries with these eggplant fries.
I will welcome my kids home from school with a frosty glass of watermelon lemonade, a sweet and refreshing drink I can feel good about serving.
The push to ban the use of food stamps for sodas has been defeated by the USDA.
Even as more people rely on food stamps, one in three could be eligible for assistance.
You want to avoid pesticides but you're on a budget. The "Dirty Dozen" to the rescue!
Kenya opened its first American fast food restaurant this month -- KFC in Nairobi.
Burger King announced Thursday it would introduce oatmeal and focus on presenting a "food-centric" campaign.
The FDA announced Thursday they were banning the import of papayas from Mexico until they were cleared of salmonella.
Tart rhubarb, fresh sweet strawberries, and delicious Oregon canned cherries unite for a trifecta of sugar-free pie goodness in a flaky gluten-free crust.
Earth Eats is taking the CSA Challenge. We find creative uses for six cucumbers, a bunch of sage, and a whole slew of potatoes.
I smuggled these two salsa recipes out of Mexico when I lived there a few years ago. One salsa is cooked, the other is raw.
Creamy white and sugary-sweet, this pie is known in my family as Grandma King's Pie.
Sometimes when I get home from the Saturday farmers market I just want to dive in and start cooking.
We get advice from a pickling expert and try our hand preserving some hot peppers. And, fresh fruit with tequila lime syrup makes a delicious brunch treat.
You don't need a wedding to enjoy these delicious butterballs. These cookies are amazing - light, rich, and delicate.
This is a fun way to serve lasagna: top each individual strip of noodle with the "cheese" filling, roll it up, and top it with sauce before baking.
Think classic French steak au poivre on steroids and you have Aux Poivres Spice Blend.
Great Slavic flavors you can use on game, veggie dishes, stuffed cabbage, stews, and roasts.
Classic cowboy chili and red-eye gravy recipes both have old coffee in them, so this cowboy from Columbus, Indiana decided to add some espresso to this blend.
This is my new version of herbes de Provence with a few additions.
Mellow Yellow gives you the flavors of western Asia without the full throttle flavor of a traditional curry.
This is my 24/7 spice and can be used all day long. You'll make all your cooking more interesting with a touch of New Regime.
I love this on all types of fish and roasted vegetable dishes. You can crust a pork roast or chicken with it.
The first thing every student needs to have a good day is a healthy breakfast. Author Janet Poppendieck talks about what is right and wrong with school lunch.
Corn is a little bit like zucchini in that if you are growing it and you have it 'coming out your ears' you may run out of ways to cook it.
How does one sun-dry tomatoes? Easy - the same way you dry herbs from your garden.
I am usually not good at incorporating Asian flavors into our meals, but I hit the jackpot this time with grilled pork skewers and sauteed green beans.
You'll fool your guests when you replace your traditional potato French fries with these eggplant fries.
I will welcome my kids home from school with a frosty glass of watermelon lemonade, a sweet and refreshing drink I can feel good about serving.
We see what one college student eats for lunch, we take a peak at a course about food and politics and we make two dishes any cash-strapped student would love.
These mini quiches are quick and easy, and I can make an individual one for each member of my family with their favorite add-ins.
I like to prepare a meatless dish at least two nights a week. It is far easier to accomplish this in the warmer months when fresh food is most abundant.
Sweets will surely be a part of the 'Eid festivities, and this year I’m putting a healthy twist on anything that’s halal, even cupcakes.
Bluefin tuna are in danger of extinction because of overfishing. Can fish farms save tuna while still satisfying the global appetite for this fish?
Although there were some challenges in its first two years, support for the Farm to School program is enthusiastic.
Christine Barbour acknowledges that eating slow food is more expensive than the fast, cheap, and easy alternative. But she says it's totally worth it.
60,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled after an inspection in Ohio found E. coli bacteria.
Food aid meant to reach starving Somalis has been stolen and sold, the Associated Press reported after an investigation.
Japan has decided to expand a governmental agency to include nuclear testing in the wake of nuclear power plant damage.
Urban foraging collects unused or unwanted produce from public places. What about abandoned gardens on foreclosed lots?
In anticipation of the upcoming Child Nutrition Act, some schools are already featuring healthier options. But do vending machines have a place?
The USDA announced new guidelines to ensure humane treatment of livestock, defining "egregious inhumane treatment."
Could shorter lunch periods contribute to childhood obesity?
School is out for the day and the kids are hungry! Keep them reaching for healthy options while keeping them safe.
Artisanal foods combine the locavore movement -- eating only locally-sourced food -- with a personal touch. Can the movement translate across communities?
Vinegar was tainted with antifreeze at a Ramadan meal in China's western Xinjiang region.
The push to ban the use of food stamps for sodas has been defeated by the USDA.
Even as more people rely on food stamps, one in three could be eligible for assistance.
You want to avoid pesticides but you're on a budget. The "Dirty Dozen" to the rescue!
Kenya opened its first American fast food restaurant this month -- KFC in Nairobi.
Burger King announced Thursday it would introduce oatmeal and focus on presenting a "food-centric" campaign.
The FDA announced Thursday they were banning the import of papayas from Mexico until they were cleared of salmonella.
When it borders on obsession, healthy eating can go too far.
Amidst recalls and food safety campaigns, who is responsible for preventing foodborne illness? Experts from all sides of the debate paint a blurry picture.
Bad news for Midwest corn growers -- a new study has found some pests have developed an immunity to Monsanto's genetically-altered corn seeds.
Farmers markets are good for you. A new report says they are good for the economy, too.
Flooding, drought and extreme weather have taken their toll on the nation's crops, but the damage may not be as bad as we think.
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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