Michael Pollan (a major campaigner for eating organic and local as well as being a leader for The Slow Food movement). He is a best selling author of the acclaimed In Defense Of Food, Omnivore’s Dilemma and Food Rules. I’m a big fan of his writing as well as his overall message. Currently, Pollan is asking people enter their Food Rules by Feb 27th. He will pick the top 3 entered and those winners will receive a signed copy of his new book and the rules chosen will appear in his new enhanced version of Food Rules coming out soon.
Here is the URL: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5986/p/salsa/web/questionnaire/public/?questionnaire_KEY=541
Liver Disease affects more than 30 million people in the US. I am doing a 5K on September 26th to help raise money for research and education toward Liver Disease. The money also helps families directly affected by the disease. This cause is close to home for me and I’m happy to be a part of the help. Here is my personal page where I’m trying to raise $500 toward the cause: Click Here to Help the Cause! . If you could help, any amount is appreciated.
If you are looking to run a race near you, the race dates can be found here (just click on the Find A Walk button): Sign up today!
Kellogg’s Recalls 28 million boxes of cereal; everything from Corn Pops to Apple Jacks. Article Found here!
Not only is this my favorite time of year because it starts getting warm but I start getting my indoor herb garden in order. This year, I am going to grow tarragon, chives, basil, spearmint, sage and rosemary. This is only my second year growing an indoor herb garden. I went into it having no idea how to care for the plants; I learned the hard way. My rosemary and lemon basil never never grew but the spearmint grew like 3 feet high and my cilantro would not stop growing! It is all about balance when it comes to growing your indoor herb garden…balance of sunlight, temperature and watering. One warning I have is to prevent overwatering your seedlings. Over watering causes the plant to “damp off”. Damping off is a fungal disease that causes the stems to break off and the plants die. Allow the soil to dry for a few hours each day. Also, ensure that your plants will have access to a sunny window.
Growing your own garden is a lot of fun and the only way to really guarantee that your herbs are 100% fresh! Who knows what you are getting at the grocery store when you pick up the already-grown over priced herbs. Plus, you’ll get a nice vitamin boost from growing your own herbs. There is a real sense of fulfillment in growing your own herbs and using them in your pasta dishes, teas, etc.
If you are interested in growing your own herbs, here is a helpful resource: Click here for an entire list of herbs and how to take care of each!
Here is also a helpful video on how to grow herbs:
Jamie Oliver (Food Network TV Chef) has changed gears and is educating people around the country on nutrition. He has been challenging school boards on the food they offer young children and hassling parents to be more healthy. Jamie is a part of a big food revolution and has such passion; I really respect him in all that he does. His new show is a powerful wake-up call to not only kids but adults as well. Be on the lookout for the new television series, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution USA: http://www.jamieoliver.com/tv
“I wish for everyone to help create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.” -Jamie Oliver
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