Why Reinventing Hospital Food Isn’t as Easy as It Sounds | MUNCHIES
"For years, Joshna Maharaj has set her sights on improving the dreary menus of hospitals, prisons, and schools. But her journey has not been without challenges."
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munchiemummy 8yr I've always thought that it was so ironic that places where healthy food should matter most (hospitals, schools), often the nutritional value was poor. And I have a friend who works in a prison, and the employees are forced to eat the abysmal cafeteria food, as they're not able to bring their own possessions into the prison with them, so packing lunch isn't an option. -
lauren 8yr The entire system needs to be reworked! It makes no sense -
DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr This makes me so sad. The inherent hypocrisy is almost numbing, but I'm so glad women like this are fighting for what's right. @akhilg2002 - you should get Foodstanders in touch with your hospital cafeteria.
Vermicomposting Harnesses The Pooping Power Of Worms For The Good Of Humanity: Hype Or Real Deal? : Goats and Soda : NPR
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"What comes out of the tail end of worms appears to be very good for crops."
Found some of these guys (bagradas) chomping on kale (and everything) at @mottstreeturbanfarm ... Anyone know how to get rid of them?
Mott Street Urban Farm
Maybe @sugardetoxme ?
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sugardetoxme They look like shield bugs
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olivettefarm Hand picking those is probably the best method if you're on a small space. They are pretty tricky to deal with. Covering your plants with row cover right after planting is also a good/inexpensive...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Oye! These are also in my garden plot and have eaten holes into my cabbage. I just have to hand pick them off
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Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival | Sunday, September 11, 2016
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Ranch La Patera & Stow House
"The Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival showcases local and regional experts on the history, benefits and preparation of fermented foods."
Skyr + freshly picked wild berries
Rjómabúið Erpsstaðir
I've switched from my Italian diet of tomatoes, mozzarella, and bread to my Icelandic one—skyr for every meal.
Today we picked fresh blueberries from the side of the road and found a farm that mak...