http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/?refid=0 American Public Media presents Locavore Nation,by The Splendid Table,a year-long look at what it means to eat a local, seasonal, sustainable diet. Join us as we follow 15 locavores from around the country committing to get 80% of their diet from regionally grown foods. Copyright 2009, American Public Media Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:02:18 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Timothy Baird) I was in the chair for my biannual cleaning about two weeks ago. The dental hygienist made small talk about the weather and the ensuing holidays. She's much better at this kind of chat than most - pleasant and sincere.... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/my_secret_public_thoughts_on_l.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/my_secret_public_thoughts_on_l.shtml Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:02:18 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (April Luginbuhl) Locavore isn't always easy. I'm glad I had a chance to be part of this project. Without it I would have used the move and baby as an excuse to just live in the grocery store. Being held accountable helped... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/build_momentum_in_2009.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/build_momentum_in_2009.shtml Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:17:30 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) 2009 is just around the corner, and I don't know what will become of the Splendid Table's Locavore Nation as 2008 comes to an end. So it seems like a good time to look back over this year of locavorism... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/in_retrospect.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/in_retrospect.shtml Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:16:09 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (April Luginbuhl) One thing we noticed upon moving into the SW Cleveland area was the large quantity of brewpubs. In Columbus, our neighborhood was in a diverse area near the University, which gave us easy access to all sorts of ethnic foods.... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/home_fermenting.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/home_fermenting.shtml Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:50:47 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) Okay kiddos, here is the recipe for homemade ajvar! I've basically just cut and pasted the recipe directly as my friend sent it to me. Ingredients: 100 peppers 14 oz oil 2-3 tablespoons wine vinegar (you can substitute other types... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/ajvar_recipe.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/ajvar_recipe.shtml Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:21:39 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) 'Tis the season for deer hunting in West Virginia, a time of year that causes unparalleled excitement for many residents of my home state. The back roads are lined with pickup trucks, and the hills echo with gunshots. For better... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/venison.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/venison.shtml Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:23:01 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) My totally awesome friend who hails from the former Yugoslavia (and now lives in Seattle) sent me a fabulous care package of homemade ajvar! When I saw the return address on the package, I said, "Ooh, I hope it's ajvar!"... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/ajvar_how_do_i_love_thee_let_m.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/12/ajvar_how_do_i_love_thee_let_m.shtml Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:24:37 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (April Luginbuhl) I'm learning that one of the important ways loved ones want to relate to a baby is through food. I've been breastfeeding, and as a stay at home mom, have not needed to give the baby even bottles of breast... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/everyone_wants_to_feed_a_baby-.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/everyone_wants_to_feed_a_baby-.shtml Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:27:00 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) There's snow on the ground and fire in the woodstove: Now is the time for baking! We've been celebrating the return of baked goods with excitement and glee. Our wood-fired oven makes for very seasonal eating in our household: In... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/firing_up_the_oven.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/firing_up_the_oven.shtml Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:10:26 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (April Luginbuhl) This week is the first of two Holiday Fresh pick ups. Our CSA has pick ups right before Thanksgiving and December holidays. I cannot wait for the veggies! This last month without a weekly infusion of fresh veggies has gotten... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/last_bit_of_seasonal_veggies.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/last_bit_of_seasonal_veggies.shtml Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:38:01 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) November is flying by, and winter is fast approaching. It's looking very "wintery" around here. I broke down and bought some non-local (but organic) lettuce at the grocery...I know, I'm a locavore loser. Gone are the days of sauteed zucchini... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/no_winter_greens_but_smoked_me.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/11/no_winter_greens_but_smoked_me.shtml Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:23:56 CST mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) "...way down yonder in the pawpaw patch." So goes the old folk song about that odd indigenous fruit, the pawpaw. The northernmost member of an otherwise tropical family of fruits that includes the custard-apple and the ylang-ylang, pawpaw trees grow... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/pickin_up_pawpaws_puttin_em_in.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/pickin_up_pawpaws_puttin_em_in.shtml Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:11:27 CDT mail@americanpublicmedia.org (April Luginbuhl) Isn't that what the foodies all say to do? A couple of weeks ago we went walking through our neighborhood and found this small shop. Chef's Choice - a place that sells fresh meats and other locally made products. You... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/i_can_finally_get_to_know_my_b.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/i_can_finally_get_to_know_my_b.shtml Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:17:14 CDT mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) Well, we slaughtered our pig over the weekend. My parents-in-law wanted no part in the butchering process, so they sent their pig to the butcher several weeks ago. We split the other pig with my parents, who are skilled amateur... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/hog_butchering.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/hog_butchering.shtml Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:54:41 CDT mail@americanpublicmedia.org (Autumn Long) The temperature on Saturday night is predicted to fall below freezing for the first time this season. This means we need to bring our harvest safely indoors. We'll pick off whatever tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and squash remain in the garden,... http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/storing_the_harvest.shtml?refid=0 http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendidtable/locavore_nation_east/archive/2008/10/storing_the_harvest.shtml Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:31:40 CDT