Leah Chase: “Leave Things Be Special”

A quote from Leah Chase reminds me of the special gifts of each season The famed New Orleans chef, Leah Chase, has some words of wisdom about the specialness of food at certain times of the year. A tradition in her New Orleans restaurant, Dooky Chase, is Gumbo Z’herbes--a rich stew of greens … Continue reading →

How Buying Clubs Can Transform Our Food System

Buying clubs are a solution to the failures within the food industry; they give us this choice without disrupting anyone else’s choices in food. Buying clubs can transform our food systems. We all know that our food system is deeply flawed. Between food waste, chemical agriculture, confined … Continue reading →

Urban Agriculture–10 reasons it is great for YOUR community

As commonly thought, urban agriculture is not just for growing food. Indeed food production is important and a vital component to urban agriculture. However, overlooking the other benefits of urban agriculture fails to consider the systemic purposes of this type of gardening or farming. Loosely … Continue reading →

Gratitude–Is It Seasonal?

This time of year, I hear a lot about gratitude….I get curious about what gratitude means to other people. And what role does gratitude play in our lives, in our homes, and on our plates? As a parent, I wish to instill in my children a sense of wonder for the world and a deep feeling of … Continue reading →

Meal Planning–10 tips to help you Succeed!

Meal planning can be tough but there are solutions to help even the busiest families stay organized As my children have grown, I have often struggled with meal planning. Over the years, I have found myself standing in front of the freezer at 4:00pm many times wondering what I can … Continue reading →