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The Philosphy of Sustainable Urban Farming

April 23rd, 2011 · 4 Comments · garden, Sustainability

I was invited to lead a workshop on urban farming Friday at my alma mater—American University here in D.C. I was surprised to learn that this all-day “Eating Green” conference was sponsored by the university’s philosophy department. But when you think about it, what could be a more existential question than the one that concerns […]

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Kids Make Tomato & Tuna Salad

April 8th, 2011 · 3 Comments · kids, Recipes, Sustainability

My food appreciation classes are still in Spain making tapas. Maybe we’ll never leave, as there’s so much great food to explore in this particular corner of the world. This week were were making an extremely easy salad of tuna, tomatoes and roasted red peppers that relies entirely on the quality of the individual ingredients. […]

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We’re on Kojo Nnamdi’s Show Tomorrow

March 8th, 2011 · 2 Comments · garden, Sustainability

Kojo broadcasts from WAMU, 88.5 on the FM dial It’s time to start thinking about your spring vegetable garden. I’ll be talking about that tomorrow, Wednesday, with WAMU radio host Kojo Nnamdi beginning at 1 p.m. I may even get him to try some of my prize-winning pickled zucchini. Kojo likes The Slow Cook’s approach […]

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