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November 17, 2010

Baked Goods 

Pumpkin Zucchini Bread In An Oven

Pumpkin Zucchini Bread Breaks From Tradition

I wanted to do a pumpkin bread, but I didn't want to stick with tradition, so I decided to combine pumpkin and zucchini for this one.

November 12, 2010

Vegetable Sides 

japanese-spinach-salad

Long Beans And Spinach Are Shocking In Two Side Dishes

Your long beans and spinach will be shocked—and blanched—when you prepare these two sesame-flavored side dishes.

November 5, 2010

Veggie Celebration 

Seaweed Salad with Shoestring Vegetable and Thai Basil

Seaweed Spices Up A Salad, Cucumber Soup Warms The Belly

We’re celebrating veggies of all kinds. The cucumber soup is tasty in a bowl or spooned over some fish, and the salad uses carrots, radishes, and seaweed.

October 21, 2010

Food Pyramid 

2005 MyPyramid - Rejected?

The Food Guide Pyramid: Let’s Try That Again

Not only is the food pyramid confusing, but studies conducted since 1992 have shown it may be grossly flawed in the amounts of carbs and fats it recommends.

October 14, 2010

Improving Health 

young boy eating corn on the cob

Orange Corn Jam-Packed With Vitamin A Fights Childhood Blindness

Researchers at Purdue University have found a way to turbo-charge orange corn with vitamin A, making these ears good for your eyes.

September 3, 2010

All About Eggplant 

a bowl of eggplant caviar with pita chips

Eggplant Extravaganza: Listener Requested Recipes

We asked what ingredients you find difficult to cook with and the overwhelming majority said eggplant. So, here are several eggplant recipes and cooking tips.

August 23, 2010

School Lunch Reform 

free for all book cover

Janet Poppendieck: School Food In America Today

Author Janet Poppendieck joined us to discuss school lunch policy reform and history, and how society is impacted by the federal school lunch program.

August 19, 2010

School Lunch Reform 

free for all book cover

Janet Poppendieck: The History Of School Food In America

Author Janet Poppendieck joined us to discuss school lunch policy reform and history, and how society is impacted by the federal school lunch program.

August 12, 2010

Food Safety 

a man cleaning a fish

New Study Examines PCB Contamination In The Food Supply

A study released by The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) examined which foods contained the highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

August 11, 2010

Urban Gardening 

strawberries and other plants

How-To: Plant Your Own Edible Balcony Garden

If your apartment building or home owner’s association allows it, growing fruits and vegetables in containers are a great option for summer edibles.

July 30, 2010

Processed Foods 

wendys bag and drinks in a car

Pay Attention! Processed Foods May Lead To ADHD, Study Shows

A new study published this week found an association between "Western-style" diets and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in teens.

June 8, 2010

Eating Organic 

a bunch of organic carrots

The Big O: Creating An Organic Strategy For Your Family

Earth Eats contributor Nicole Henderson writes about steps her family is taking to bring more organic food into their kitchen and onto their plates.

May 7, 2010

Spring Vegetables 

asparagus salad with portabella mushroom and violet flowers

Salads For Spring: Two Delicious Asparagus Salads

Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to pop up in the garden in the spring. This week we have recipes for two different salads using asparagus.

April 8, 2010

Cancer Prevention 

Heart-shaped tomato

New Study: Eating Veggies Does Not (Really) Reduce Cancer Risk

A new study shows that despite other health benefits, eating plenty of vegetables does not necessarily reduce your cancer risk.

March 19, 2010

Holiday Celebrations 

potato latkes with applesauce and sour cream

Jewish Food Traditions: Potato Latkes And Tzimmes

We're looking toward Passover Seder today on Earth Eats with two recipes - old fashioned potato latkes and carrot, apple and sweet potato tzimmes

March 12, 2010

Holiday Traditions 

four leaf clover

Corned Beef And Potatoes: An Earth Eats St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and we're celebrating with some Irish-inspired dishes.

February 11, 2010

Winter Soups 

a wall of shelves filled with canned vegetables in glass jars

Feast From The Pantry: Easy Vegetable Soup

No time to make vegetable soup from scratch: No problem! Whip up a delicious vegetable soup in no time just by using preserved vegetables from your pantry.

January 22, 2010

All About Eggplant 

black beauty eggplants

More Delicious Eggplant Recipes!

In preparing for our Eggplant Extravaganza podcast, we asked Chef Orr to send over a few of his other favorite eggplant recipes, and here are a few more to try.

January 7, 2010

Community Gardening 

6 people standing in the Crestmont Community Garden

The Community Garden: A Community of Living Things

For Earth Eats' new blogger, Alex Smith the value of a community garden is more than just the food, it's the connections people make with one another.

December 11, 2009

Winter Vegetables 

raw okra salad with tomatoes on a plate

Unusual Veggies, Part 2: Fresh Okra Salad & Asian Long Beans

This week on Earth Eats, we're looking at two late season vegetables that will help you literally "green" your dinner table: okra and long beans

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