What’s Wrong With Our Food System?

Isn’t it sad that this month is make-it-or-break-it for many small businesses? If they can lure in enough of us to drop our cash (or credit) at their stop, they can stay afloat for another year. Now I’m all for small businesses, don’t get me wrong. But I’d like to suggest that we, as a…

Once upon a time this question was asked in grocery stores. Sure isn’t any more, not where I live. I don’t know if I could even choose paper if I wanted to. Anyway, it turns out the environmental issues aren’t as clearcut as we’ve been led to believe. Plastic lasts forever in the landfill, but…

I consider myself to be a green living enthusiast because I am always thinking about how I can use less, how I can switch to more earth friendly options, and how I can reuse or giveaway things that others might reuse. I think that more than anything, being green is about the desire to help…

I stole this, lock, stock, and barrel from Early Onset of Night: Say hello to mechanically separated chicken. It’s what all fast-food chicken is made from—things like chicken nuggets and patties. Also, the processed frozen chicken in the stores is made from it. Basically, the entire chicken is smashed and pressed through a sieve—bones, eyes,…

It takes a community to support farms. What’s the use of farmers growing grains, meats, fruits, and vegetables if they have no viable place to sell these products? Many people give lip-service to the concept of supporting their local farmers, but farmers need more than a few random believers. We need communities. In this article,…