Thoughts from Darcy, the vegetarian in the house I’ve been a vegetarian for a decade as of May. I am committed. I don’t worry that I’ll ever be tempted to return to the Dark Side. I eat better now than I did when I was a meat-eater. I take in more protein because I amContinue reading “Vegetarian-Omnivore Harmony”
Tag Archives: food politics
Cold-Brewed Coffee: Ethical Heaven
Who wants to drink hot coffee in humid, sticky weather? Maybe some, but not me. On steamy days, I crave a nice big glass of iced coffee. Rather than spend $2 to $3 daily to feed my addiction, we’ve started cold brewing our own. Pour the silky liquid of deliciousness in a glass of ice; addContinue reading “Cold-Brewed Coffee: Ethical Heaven”
Healthy Food for Everyone!
Recently, I discovered a new term, which resonated deeply: food insecurity. This is defined as, “a limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally acceptable or safe foods, (Obesity, Poverty, & the Case for CSA in NY). There are multiple ways to read that quote. To many, everything at the grocery store is acceptable and safe. To others, acceptable andContinue reading “Healthy Food for Everyone!”
A Weekend of Affirmation
This weekend, Andy and I took a much-needed break from the steam of the pressure cooker and ventured to the Food for Thought Festival in Madison on Saturday and then to the Harvest Party at Harmony Valley in Viroqua on Sunday. Both days were reaffirming, exciting, and inspirational to both of us as we continueContinue reading “A Weekend of Affirmation”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 