Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
In today's show, we speak with a number of farmers and producers to find out what sustainability means to them. Then, two recipes using broccoli and snow peas.
Eric Herm and Steve Bright talk about how their farms are affected by the drought. We grill and preserve corn, and we eat street food in Ohio and Indiana.
Thanks to weird summer weather, Chef Daniel Orr has already harvested pumpkins from his garden. He uses one in which to bake a chicken.
Chef Daniel Orr presents a trio of recipes that all have one thing in common - the color green. And, Brothers Drake Meadery uses local honey to make honey wine.
This colorful salad celebrates seasonal veggies. It doesn't contain any acid in order to maintain the vibrant green of the snow peas.
You think it's hot out? Just imagine if you were covered with feathers! Here are a few tips to help your birds beat the heat.
As more farmers from varied ag techniques embrace the idea of “sustainability," their open-ended definitions will help shape the next generation of farming.
What do you get when you cross vegetables fresh out of the ground, the veganette, and a Venezuelan favorite? Answer: Dinner that's to die for.
Is the nation's obsession with burgers and hot dogs bringing you down? Here are some veggie alternatives for a meatless 4th of July celebration.
Veggie barbecue not your thing? Here's a taste of what can be done with your local, free-range meat this Independence Day.
Smørrebrød, Danish open-faced sandwiches, feature oven-roasted beets and carrots purchased from an area farmers market.
Purdue experts say they do not know how long Indiana's drought will last.
Purdue economists say if conditions don’t improve, Hoosiers will start to see prices increase at the supermarket.
Even though coffee travels thousands of miles from farm to mug, a study found that the final step of brewing has the greatest impact on the carbon footprint.
Researcher Terry Spradlin discusses implications of childhood obesity trends and gives suggestions to parents and educators for how to encourage healthy living.
Researchers at the University of Missouri have built a tool that can detect the threat of heat stress in specific animals.
A study shows industrial tomatoes' perfectly red cast is linked to reduced flavor. Just another reason to patronize your local farmers market this weekend.
Agriculture is a big business fueled by big businesses. But farmers themselves still come in many sizes.
Animals may not be the only lifeforms with the capacity to swap information acoustically.
Grill up some ears of corn and spoon this rich creme over top.
The biggest difference between the House- and Senate-proposed farm bills is in their handling of food stamps.
The House voted to pass their farm bill Thursday, but there's still work ahead to reconcile both the Senate and the House bills before the Sept. 30 deadline.
Are you looking for something interesting to cook with corn? Try this rich chowder!
Much of Indiana has been in a drought since May, and on this week's Noon Edition, we'll talk about how the low rainfall is impacting your plants.
At the beginning of the planting season, experts predicted a record-busting corn crop in 2012. That was before the drought changed everything.
Blogger Sara Conrad tells us about her gastronomic adventures half a world away.
Two basic types of farms are proliferating in the U.S., very big and very small. But medium-sized, self-sustaining family farms, have declined dramatically.
The Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law in January 2011, but progress on the laws it would create have stalled.
9 million hungry visitors will be descending on London in the coming weeks. Do fast food and fast runners belong in the same place?
Flower can be just as delicious as they are beautiful. Combine squash blossoms with new potatoes, eggs and goat cheese for this creative breakfast dish.
Guess what? Taiwan excels at the fine art of baking too.
Four years after New York City's widely publicized prohibition, citizens are eating less trans fats.
This versatile condiment goes well on just about anything, from a burger to a salad.
The drought means less food on the vine, which leaves less food to be donated to Indiana food banks.
A bowl of cold soup is refreshing during these hot days. Change up your traditional gazpacho recipe by using cucumbers instead.
This recipe couldn't be easier. Pick these long beans from your garden when they're young and they'll have a texture similar to pasta.
An internal newsletter published on the USDA website mentioned how Meatless Mondays could help the environment. The beef industry couldn't have disagreed more.
In this week's installment, Sara Conrad gives us a whirlwind tour of Taiwan's fruit scene.
Fair concessionaires pour fryers-full of creativity into developing the greasiest and tastiest snacks imaginable. Here are some of our 2012 favorites.
The USDA grants unrestricted use of GMO sugar beets, and California voters consider GMO labeling requirements.
Pigs aren't flying yet, but Sysco does want to give them a little more room to walk.
Yvonne Maffei of My Halal Kitchen introduces us to one of her favorite Iftar dipping sauces.
This colorful salad celebrates seasonal veggies. It doesn't contain any acid in order to maintain the vibrant green of the snow peas.
What do you get when you cross vegetables fresh out of the ground, the veganette, and a Venezuelan favorite? Answer: Dinner that's to die for.
Smørrebrød, Danish open-faced sandwiches, feature oven-roasted beets and carrots purchased from an area farmers market.
Grill up some ears of corn and spoon this rich creme over top.
Are you looking for something interesting to cook with corn? Try this rich chowder!
Flower can be just as delicious as they are beautiful. Combine squash blossoms with new potatoes, eggs and goat cheese for this creative breakfast dish.
This versatile condiment goes well on just about anything, from a burger to a salad.
A bowl of cold soup is refreshing during these hot days. Change up your traditional gazpacho recipe by using cucumbers instead.
This recipe couldn't be easier. Pick these long beans from your garden when they're young and they'll have a texture similar to pasta.
Yvonne Maffei of My Halal Kitchen introduces us to one of her favorite Iftar dipping sauces.
Purdue economists say if conditions don’t improve, Hoosiers will start to see prices increase at the supermarket.
Even though coffee travels thousands of miles from farm to mug, a study found that the final step of brewing has the greatest impact on the carbon footprint.
Researcher Terry Spradlin discusses implications of childhood obesity trends and gives suggestions to parents and educators for how to encourage healthy living.
Researchers at the University of Missouri have built a tool that can detect the threat of heat stress in specific animals.
A study shows industrial tomatoes' perfectly red cast is linked to reduced flavor. Just another reason to patronize your local farmers market this weekend.
Agriculture is a big business fueled by big businesses. But farmers themselves still come in many sizes.
The House Agriculture Committee began voting through proposed amendments today in the hope of getting the bill through the committee this week.
The biggest difference between the House- and Senate-proposed farm bills is in their handling of food stamps.
The House voted to pass their farm bill Thursday, but there's still work ahead to reconcile both the Senate and the House bills before the Sept. 30 deadline.
At the beginning of the planting season, experts predicted a record-busting corn crop in 2012. That was before the drought changed everything.
The Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law in January 2011, but progress on the laws it would create have stalled.
9 million hungry visitors will be descending on London in the coming weeks. Do fast food and fast runners belong in the same place?
While economists fear what rising food costs might do to a weak global economy, they predict prices will fall by the end of the year.
The drought means less food on the vine, which leaves less food to be donated to Indiana food banks.
An internal newsletter published on the USDA website mentioned how Meatless Mondays could help the environment. The beef industry couldn't have disagreed more.
The USDA grants unrestricted use of GMO sugar beets, and California voters consider GMO labeling requirements.
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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