food

In West Oakland, California, where liquor stores have replaced markets, People’s Grocery is creating a healthy alternative, offering access to organic produce. Through urban gardens and local farms, People's Grocery supports a culture based on connection to the land, sustainable agricultural practices, and regenerating community.

Permaculture expert Penny Livingston-Stark shows how natural systems can teach us better design practices. Learning to work with the earth not only creates a healthier environment, it also nourishes the people who live in it.

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Brown Sugafest 2008 was an all day event hosted by Ietef Hotep Vita, community activist and popular local artist. The event included a mock refugee camp in tribute to Camp Darfur and performances by Motevation and the unique and original Paradox group. The evening wound down with a panel discussion ‘going and living bling.’

Many people have heard about green tea today. Green tea benefits of the health sector as a whole, but not knowing exactly why. And believe me, after I learned all the health benefits of green tea, I get completely different feeling, every time I drink. I do not have the taste of it, but I also have the moral satisfaction of knowing that I am doing something very good and healthy for my body.

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Introducing Ruthie and Mikko in a new series created to educate young mothers on how to make practical foods to support their growing babies. The short, easy to understand recipes also aim to support local economy and global community.

This is just one demonstration of how the foodweb weaves its magic to create well rounded, delicious meals for happy, bright-eyed, healthy children.

A practical call to join the slow but delicious food revolution. To take back our future from multi-national corporations we must defend our seeds. To do this we need the support of Mother Earth which we receive when our hands are deep in her rich soil.

What you are about to see is beyond your worst nightmares, but for animals raised on large production farms and killed in slaughterhouses, it's called inescapable reality. Once you've seen the routine cruelty involved in raising animals for food, you'll see why millions of compassionate people have decided to leave meat off their plate for good.

Burma/Myanmar is a country that is rich in a variety of cultures from the hill-tribe groups in the North-East, the the Mon in the South and the Chin on the West, just as a few examples. Burmese tomato salad is a favorite with slight variations among many of these groups and is a delicious place to start if you are interested in getting to know the lovely people of Burma.