May 2010
VOTE WITH YOUR FORK: Stuck Between Obesity and a Hard Place
Local Matters believes that a well informed citizen can make a difference in Ohio legistlation and other levels of change in our respective localities. Because of this we have launched a "Vote With Your Fork" campaign in hopes to educate fellow Central Ohioans to know what is going on with their food sources and so that they understand what changes need to be made in their best interest.
With the current state of health in America and our obesity epidemic, Ohio has a difficult decision to make.
Studies show (Click here for Princeton study) that while caloric entake may be the same, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) definitely plays a part in obesity compared to sugar. So where does Ohio come in you ask?
It's good to be in a community
I had the distinct pleasure of teaching our Food is Elementary program at Clinton Elementary and Indianola Informal K-8 this school year. One of the amazing things about these two schools is that they are more than what they appear to be.
Both are amazing communities where people come together and share their lives, common experiences, struggles and the like. Parents are invested in and get involved with their childrens educations. There is strong parent support. After a year of being a "visiting" teacher I truly feel like an integral part of these schools and see first hand the important work they are doing in their students lives.
Memorial Day Memorandum
Ok, so patriotism is for some, a sliding scale depending on who we have in civic, state, and federal offices. For others, there is no other way to imagine life than with their flag waving on the front porch and "Proud to be an American" blaring on continuous loop in the background. Now, I'm not saying that either is right, do you. But, I do want to give you food for thought, (and a recipe for food for your tummy!)
Welcome
Welcome, I am new to “blogging” and I have lots to talk about, especially parenting, using our money wisely and keeping chickens in your backyard.
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Easy As Pie
What's sweet, healthy, and filling, easy to make and almost always makes people smile? Pie, of course! And I'm not talking about the ones in the store overloaded with sugar and lacking in freshness and good quality ingredients. Rather, I'm referring to the ones that you can make at home...with the freshest ingredients, milder sweeteners such as agave or brown rice syrup, and most of all...lots of love. I am blessed to be partnered with someone who love's to cook. I love to cook too....but honestly, my partner could cook me under the table. Often I will come home from work to find she has made a bean soup, has chicken in the oven, and a pie in the works for later.
Down and Dirty
This weekend was a great time to get dirty. Many of you participated in the Market to Market ride from Hills Market to the North Market (or vice versa) and toughed it out through the rain and mud to celebrate local food. Others of you (like me) also took the opportunity to get your seedlings into the ground and get your garden started. 
Being an apartment dweller I've had to find alternatives to the standard home vegetable garden. I've been so impressed by the variety of options available to me.
