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• Feb Wed 2012 •
by Chris
This week Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the country, but it's a holiday with deep regional and historical roots. Maybe you know some of the traditional celebrations of Fat Tuesday, but how...
• Feb Tue 2012 •
by Christine A
The energy of the Growing Our Own workshop series continued with the Growing Communities Workshop on February 11th and 12th at the Grange Audubon Center. The workshop is based on the American...
• Feb Mon 2012 •
by Cole
(photo by flickr.com/photos/inferis)
Even though much of Local Matters' work is low-tech (driving around in vans, playing with kids, digging in the dirt...), we definitely live in a high-tech world....
• Feb Fri 2012 •
by Christine A
With a lack of serious snow and mild temperatures this Winter most of us have felt antsy to get out and play, gardeners included. On January 21st, we started the Growing Our Own Winter Workshop...
• Feb Wed 2012 •
by Chris
The following post is guest-written by one of our student interns, Chris.
Often we make jokes about old technologies, realizing how foreign they will be to our children. Just last week I...
• Feb Thu 2012 •
by Leah
The final revised nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program have been released and will begin to be implemented during the 2012-2013 school year. These guidelines are supposed to be...
• Feb Wed 2012 •
by Alex
Solely out of fear of pronouncing their ingredients, I've avoided certain items on restaurant menus. Many times I've been corrected by waiters and waitresses.
Here are some commonly mispronounced...
• Feb Thu 2012 •
by Lauren E
We're partnering with national nonprofit Share Our Strength to present the newest addition to our programming lineup.
Cooking Matters is a nationally sponsored program designed to equip families...
• Jan Mon 2012 •
by Christine A
When I ask my students why eating a variety of whole foods from the Food Plate is important, I get a variety of answers.
“It's good for my muscles”
“They make me feel like Batman...
• Jan Mon 2012 •
by Anonymous
The “Got Milk” ad campaign encouraging cow’s milk consumption never measured up to Warren Taylor, the true Milk Evangelist who would come out of the milk industry to take local...
• Jan Mon 2012 •
by Elizabeth
When you ask a group of 3-5yr. olds what the word “harvest” means, who knows what kind of answers you will get? We asked this question to over 1,000 preschool children a few weeks ago and...
• Jan Tue 2012 •
by Cole
*** Download a PDF version of the schedule by clicking here***
There's always something new to learn when it comes to growing and gardening—whether it's planting a tomato plant for the very...
• Dec Mon 2011 •
by Cole
Our circle of friends is growing every year, and we at Local Matters are so excited about the work we've accomplished with your support. This year we've connected with new partners such the Hoover...
• Dec Wed 2011 •
by Elizabeth
If you were a child who attended public school….you probably remember the excitement that permeated the air when it was announced that there would be a school wide assembly. I can...
• Dec Fri 2011 •
by Cole
It's easy to eat local in summer, when farmers markets are everywhere and the garden is thriving. But in winter we often rely on the ease of quick grocery trips to Kroger, forgetting that local foods...
• Nov Mon 2011 •
by Laura Robertson-Boyd
Amber B., a medical student at the Ohio State University and a Local Matters volunteer, noticed a problem within the medical school community. During exam weeks, when students need to stay focused...
• Nov Tue 2011 •
by Jesse
A young man named Ryan is one of my students in the Food matters classes. His enthusiasm about the important work we are doing has been a great reminder of what an impact our program has on our...
• Nov Mon 2011 •
by tmills
Dine Originals Week is back again with dozens of delicious meals for unbeatable deals. And proceeds from Dine Originals Week go to support Local Matters' educational programming with kids. This...
• Nov Mon 2011 •
by Anonymous
Brady Konya sits on a wooden table, grabbing and releasing handfuls of Ohio-grown red winter wheat in a large stainless steel pot. As he talks his hand repeatedly dips into the pot, feeling the wheat...
• Nov Wed 2011 •
by Anonymous
This past summer, Easton took on an ambitious project: creating a brand-new farmers market with 50 spaces for farmers, artisans and crafters. Building something where nothing existed before is...
• Oct Tue 2011 •
by Anonymous
Yesterday, October 24, was the first annual Food Day—a national day to celebrate real, healthy food and sustainable, ethical agriculture. The staff at Local Matters decided to spend the...
• Oct Thu 2011 •
by Anonymous
Did you enjoy the events you attended for Local Foods Week? What things could we have done better? Got a brilliant idea for next year?
Your thoughts will help us make Local Foods Week even better...
• Oct Tue 2011 •
by Anonymous
Local Matters is currently looking to hire dynamic, motivated individuals for the position of Substitute Food Educator. This position will report directly to the Food Matters Program Manager...
• Sep Thu 2011 •
by tmills
Ingredients:
· 3 slices of bacon, diced
· ½ yellow onion, finely diced
· ...
• Sep Mon 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
As the creator and author of Baking S.O.S., a free baking advice website, I was invited by the organizers of the Country Living Magazine Fair to do a baking demonstration during...
• Sep Tue 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Local Matters is seeking Grilled Cheese Experts to compete in the second annual Grilled Cheese Throwdown! ...
• Sep Mon 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Bison Sloppy Joes
cooking spray
1 pound ground bison
1/2 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 Tbls tomato paste
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tsp kosher salt...
• Sep Mon 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
4 cups shredded green cabbage (about ½ head)
1 carrot, peeled & grated
2 tart apples, peeled & grated
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp apple juice
1/3...
• Sep Sun 2011 •
by tmills
Local Matters gear is now available from our two online stores at Skreened and Cafe Press. You'll find a variety of shirts, aprons, mugs, tote bags and more.
Check out Columbus Ohio's Skreened...
• Sep Fri 2011 •
by Elizabeth
Our Food Matters team is busily getting ready for our fall classes. We are contracted to teach 32 pre-school classes this year with CDCFC Headstart. This is as exciting as ever and...
• Aug Mon 2011 •
by tmills
The Harvest Dinner and Ball is scheduled for October 7, 2011 at the Scioto Audubon Center with a five course seasonal menu by Two Caterers. The evening starts at 6pm with dinner and the Ball...
• Aug Fri 2011 •
by Christine A
This summer working and teaching in the Hoover YMCA was phenomenal. The day camps that experienced the garden through the Food Matters curriculum got an extra special treat.
All...
• Aug Thu 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Our Local Matters volunteers have been hard at work this year! So far we've had 147 volunteers donate over 700 hours of time to our projects, and most recently, to the Hoover Y Learning...
• Aug Thu 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
1 loaf of day-old crusty Italian bread
2 large tomatoes
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & sliced
½ red onion, diced
1 cup of fresh basil leaves, torn
1 8-ounce container of...
• Aug Tue 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Local Foods Week will be here before we know it! We have a packed week of great events full of delicious local food & friends.
Schedule of Events
Updated details are available at EatLocalOhio.org...
• Aug Thu 2011 •
by Cole
I met Woody, one-half of the Brothers Drake, while pouring samples of their mead at a fundraiser—and from the beginning, it was evident that he and the rest of the Brothers Drake team had a...
• Aug Fri 2011 •
by Elizabeth
Our Food Matters program is winding down for the summer….and oh what a beautiful summer it has been. We taught our classes to over 300 children at a variety of summer camps. We...
• Aug Wed 2011 •
by Christine A
During the second week of June this year, thirty children and staff of St. Vincent's “Camp Pride” looked at their empty field behind the family center and tried to imagine what a garden...
• Aug Tue 2011 •
by tmills
This short film Columbus Food Deserts was created for screening as part of the Food Play by Available Light Theatre. Click below to view the film.
Columbus Food Deserts from Available Light...
• Aug Tue 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Roasted Beet Hummus
½ pound beets (about 4), roasted, peeled, and cubed*
2 Tbsp tahini sesame seed paste
Zest & juice from 1 lemon (5 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 clove of garlic,...
• Aug Tue 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
1) shred in a food processor and stir into tomato sauce for spaghetti
2) Chocolate Zucchini Muffins: find recipe at www.bakingsos.com
3) dice in large chunks, toss with olive oil & salt,...
• Aug Tue 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Squash & Zucchini Salad with Dill & Feta
2-4 small summer squash & zucchini, sliced in rounds or half-moons
2 Tbls. olive oil
1 Tbls. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Salt to taste
Lemon...
• Aug Tue 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Bison Meatballs
1 egg
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
dash of Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp salt & dash of black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 pound ground bison
1/2 cup grated...
• Aug Mon 2011 •
by tmills
There are many great organizations keeping a close eye on important policy decisions that affect the local food movement across the country.
Here are a few links to some useful information to...
• Jul Tue 2011 •
by tmills
Local Matters has partnered with the YMCA of Central Ohio and the Mid Ohio Foodbank to develop a learning garden at the YMCA's Hoover Camp. We are looking for groups of volunteers to help...
• Jul Mon 2011 •
by tmills
Steve and Gretel Adams of Sunny Meadows Flower Farm have been working for five years to grow local produce and flowers while using their business to build relationships among the young farming...
• Jul Tue 2011 •
by tmills
1 Lb of pre-cooked Local Spelt Berries (Cook in stock: 1 lb berries to 1 quart stock. Cover while cooking)
1/8 cup of Olive Oil
1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
1 Lb of Shiitake...
• Jul Mon 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Last week at the Easton Farmers Market, Local Matters hosted their first ever Kids Cook-Off Challenge! Three chefs, an assistant and a group of kids went head to head in a cook-off like no...
• Jul Thu 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
Ratatouille
· 2 Tbsp olive oil
· 3 cloves of garlic, minced
· 1/2...
• Jul Tue 2011 •
by Elizabeth
Food Matters is in full swing with summer camps happening at Hoover Y-Park (YMCA), St. Vincent Family Center, Blackburn Recreation Center, Columbus School for Girls, Schoenbaum Family center,...
• Jun Tue 2011 •
by tmills
This summer Local Matters is launching an Eat Local Challenge just for kids to teach them about Ohio grown foods and help them have a delicious summer. Kids who participate in the...
• May Tue 2011 •
by Justin
When most people think of chickens, they think of loud cawing and clucking nuisances that smell and attract predators. Put them in an urban setting, and the stereotypes multiply.
But...
• May Tue 2011 •
by Justin
The North Market is a local treasure for Columbus. Its rich history stretches back to 1876, when it was just the second of four public markets built in Columbus. The Central, West and East...
• May Tue 2011 •
by LyndseyMurphy
2010 Logo Design
Design a logo for 2011 Local Foods Week & Win 3 Months of Groceries from The Greener Grocer at the historic North Market!
Using the two past logos as...
• Apr Wed 2011 •
by Elizabeth
As a Food Educator and the manager of the Food Matter's Program, I have the opportunity to see children of many different ages and some adults engaged with healthy whole foods. In our Food...
• Apr Thu 2011 •
by taylor
Local Matters worked with Fulcrum Creatives to produce this informative video about the Food Matters program and those who are affected by the program. Food Matters is our chance to...
• Apr Sat 2011 •
by tmills
All throughout April at Brothers Drake Meadery Cash Gives Back!
Starting today (4/2) when you visit the tasting room at Brothers Drake Meadery and pay with cash you'll keep more of your money in the...
• Apr Fri 2011 •
by Justin
With all of the challenges our food system presents today,
it’s easy to get discouraged and overwhelmed—
especially if you have children to think about.
Making the right food...
• Apr Fri 2011 •
by Justin
You might not have heard of her, but Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Jennifer Dyer is one of Local Matters’ and Columbus Ohio’s most valued assets.
In a world where...
• Mar Fri 2011 •
by tmills
A fantastic list of books excerpted from TakePart.com
100+ Books on the Food Industry: If You Eat Food, Read Some
Earlier this week, TakePart asked its Food, Inc community to share some of its...
• Mar Fri 2011 •
by tmills
Our friends at Dine Originals Columbus are hosting their semi-annual Dine Originals Week starting on Monday, March 7. And once again, proceeds from Dine Originals Week benefit Local Matters....
• Mar Tue 2011 •
by tmills
Do you shop at Krogers on occasion? If so, you have a chance to support Local Matters by enrolling in Krogers Community Rewards Program. Here's how it works:
Kroger has a charitable...
• Feb Fri 2011 •
by tmills
Laura Robertson-Boyd is Local Matters’ Chef.
Each week she preps pounds and pounds of fresh produce for our Food Matters program in elementary and pre-school classrooms. A...
• Feb Fri 2011 •
by Elizabeth
It's a bird, it's a plane.....it's a heart with blood tubes!!! As a Food Educator with Local Matters I am always delighted to see teachers, like Ms. Angie at G. Tyree, reinforce what we are...
• Feb Sat 2011 •
by Elizabeth Rose
Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilemma can be seen in a clip here giving a presentation of his book Food Rules. In this book, Pollan explores the effects of...
• Feb Thu 2011 •
by Elizabeth Rose
According to a survey by the National Restaurant Association, professional chefs are recognizing the demand for healthy, locally sourced foods in their restaurants. The 1,500 chefs surveyed said that...
• Feb Thu 2011 •
by tmills
This video chronicles the voices of Weinland Park residents and their thoughts about increasing access to healthful food options in their community.
The video was created for Local Matters by Fulcrum...
• Feb Tue 2011 •
by EHackett
It is nearly impossible to research the life-long effects of children’s eating habits without running into the words “junk food” at every turn. Every news article and research...
• Feb Tue 2011 •
by Justin
For Rachel Tayse Baillieul of the blog Hounds in the Kitchen, homesteading means leaving apple cider out to see if it will actually become apple cider vinegar.
And sure enough, after...
• Feb Fri 2011 •
by Elizabeth Rose
The New York Times recently posted an article to their website about preparing local, homemade food for the furry members of the family. Eating a locally produced meal is just as important for health...
• Feb Thu 2011 •
by Justin
There is something inherently pleasing to all parties involved in giving and receiving a bag of local, organic and sustainably grown produce.
This is exactly what The Greener Grocer...
• Feb Wed 2011 •
by tmills
Our Veggie Van Fresh Stops deliver low cost bags of fresh foods to parents and staff at our educational partners. Each week the bags are accompanied by a newsletter with healthy eating and...
• Jan Mon 2011 •
by Elizabeth
When I ask a young child to name a healthy food that can help keep their body strong, I am delighted to hear answers like apples, oranges, salad, or even chicken and rice....
• Jan Sat 2011 •
by tmills
The founder of Two Caterers, Angela Stoll Petro, is filled with energy and enthusiasm for what she does, and like all successful entrepreneurs she is constantly pushing for innovation and...
• Jan Fri 2011 •
by tmills
Chef Kevin Caskey of Skillet: Rustic.Urban.Food. started his restaurant for all of the right reasons. He is driven by his personal vision of how a restaurant can lead with integrity and great...
• Jan Fri 2011 •
by Elizabeth Rose
I can name at least three grocery stores within ten minutes from my apartment. This doesn't even count the smaller convenience stores that so many of my friends use in a pinch. I can go...
• Jan Mon 2011 •
by Elizabeth Rose
Clients of Sodexo, such as schools, universities and hospitals, can now choose to participate in Sodexo's "Meatless Mondays" program, which supplies one meal a week that is based entirely...
• Jan Fri 2011 •
by Elizabeth Rose
According to a recent article from Grist, flavored milk is very popular among children in public schools. In fact, between 60 and 70% of milk consumed in school meals is either chocolate or...
• Jan Thu 2011 •
by EHackett
For the first time in 15 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to raise nutrition standards in school lunches. Agriculture Secretary Tom Visilak remarks that this much-needed and...
• Jan Tue 2011 •
by Elizabeth
Local Matters was selected as one of three charitable beneficiaries of OH First Lady Karen Kasich's Salute to Ohio’s Next First Lady Event, Saturday, January 8th. Local Matters, ...
• Jan Tue 2011 •
by Y. Breyn
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Happy New...
• Dec Thu 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
In a recent New York Times article, Weight Watchers overhauls their point system to reflect what we and many other progressive eaters have been saying:
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants...
• Dec Thu 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Reprised from healthyalterego.com
So, in our ongoing quest to better ourselves we sometimes take short cuts, but as my mother always said, "There are no free lunches" so where you may cut...
• Dec Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
This past Friday our Food Educators went to several different schools to cater a healthy meal for the staff, families, and children. I attended family night at the King Center and was greeted...
• Dec Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Here are several great reasons to get out of the house and spread some warmth and holiday cheer! I looked into Food and cooking events happening around town and here are some of the events I...
• Dec Fri 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So, this week in the Food is Elementary classes we are learning about good ole vegetables; Where they come from, what parts of the plant are we eating when we eat them, and what vitamins we are...
• Dec Tue 2010 •
by Elizabeth
This week Food Is Elementary educators are teaching children about the different parts of plants that we eat. Specifically, we are studying vegetables and discussing roots, bulbs, stems/stalks...
• Dec Thu 2010 •
by tmills
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• Dec Thu 2010 •
by tmills
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is hosting a holiday party to remember and donating the proceeds to Local Matters! We hope you'll join us at the North Market's Dispatch Kitchen on Tuesday, December...
• Nov Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Hopefully you had some time to rest, relax, visit with family and eat to your heart's content. One of my favorite Thanksgiving foods this year was a pumpkin...
• Nov Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
This past week was very exciting for our Food Is Elementary classrooms. We made two North African recipes which were delicious! One recipe was called Tabouli and the other was Egyptian...
• Nov Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So today was the first day of Local Matters extended partnership with Franlin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD). We have been working with them for many years now with everything...
• Nov Wed 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So, typically when we think of "Power Couples" we think Barack and Michelle Obama, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, but what about the foods we eat?
As Michael Pollan has stated in his books,...
• Nov Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
It’s that time of year again and I can already count on two hands the number of my friends who have been sick. Lately, it’s been the upper respiratory type of colds, that if left...
• Nov Fri 2010 •
by tmills
On Columbus’ near east side, a beautiful urban farm has sprouted up amidst the concrete.
As the growers who tended the land in the 2010 season can attest, the plot at Mound and...
• Nov Wed 2010 •
by tmills
In communities that lack supermarkets, families often depend on corner stores for food purchases. The choices at these stores are often limited to packaged food and beverages and little, if any,...
• Nov Wed 2010 •
by tmills
Barrington Elementary recently hired Local Matters to provide two workshops, over 3 days, working with hundreds of students and parents.
Our "Ohio Grown" workshop teaches children that...
• Nov Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Grains, Grains, Glorious Grains! This week and last I have been teaching young children about the importance of eating whole grains. Our Local Matters, Food Is Elementary...
• Oct Mon 2010 •
by tmills
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams takes
Local Matters’ mission to heart.
A passion for Ohio food and farms has made Jeni’s President and Founder Jeni Britton Bauer one of Local...
• Oct Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Want to make sure your getting all of the vitamins you need to stay healthy? Make your plate a rainbow! Make sure you are eating a variety of colors of whole...
• Oct Thu 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Bon Appetite!! The movie Ingredients explores the relationship between chefs and farmers. In this movie, chefs who rely on wholesome, fresh foods to create top notch dishes in their...
• Oct Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Food is Elemenetary has gotten off to a great start! We are now in our third week and growth is eminent. We've had some bumps along the road, but with the new additions to the FIE team, we will be...
• Oct Sun 2010 •
by tmills
Last night’s Grilled Cheese Throwdown featured delicious combinations of Ohio-made breads and cheeses with fantastic toppings, sauces, soups, and sides made from local ingredients. Who...
• Sep Mon 2010 •
by tmills
We are very disappointed to report that we were unable to secure funding to provide our Food Is Elementary program to Clinton Elementary School for the 2010-2011 school year. The Food Is...
• Sep Sun 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Not sure what to do with all those extra tomatoes and peppers? While many of us can or freeze our extras to enjoy throughout the year, a recent trip to my parents house reminded me of another...
• Sep Thu 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Corny, I know, but peelings can be apealing. Most of the time we peel veggies to get to the "good part" like potatoes, carrots, and apples, but the peel is the BEST PART!
Apple...
• Sep Thu 2010 •
by tmills
Local Matters' Local Foods Week is back for another round of delicious events this year!
2010 Local Foods Week is set for October 2-8 Join us as we kick off our 2nd annual celebration of locally...
• Aug Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
If you are an 80s baby/90s kid like I, you totally remember Will Smith's "ode to summer". Since it is coming to an end, I wanted to rehash some of the highlights of my summer...
• Aug Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
This past Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Franklinton Gardens community event at 1000 Town St. across from the St. John's Episcopal Church. Directed by Patrick Kaufman,...
• Aug Thu 2010 •
by Elizabeth
I was recently re-writing my personal bio to post on our Local Matters web-site. After I wrote it, and took a good look at it, I was pleasantly suprised by the variety of community work I have...
• Aug Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
OSU Student Farm Produce Stand
Who: The OSU Student Farm will be selling locally grown, pesticide free produce throughout the summer on OSU's Columbus campus. We hope to see you there...
• Aug Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Want to make shopping for organic and local foods easier? Many of you may already know, but The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) has put together a guide to more than 300 local...
• Aug Tue 2010 •
by Jesse
My daughter Zoe and i were recently driving around and she saw a "back to school" billboard ad....her response was typical and hilarious. "That is just wrong, it should
be against the...
• Aug Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Our Food Is Elementary team and Local Matters staff have been hard at work preparing new and exciting lessons for this year's Food Is Elementary in the classroom. Many...
• Jul Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
It's that time of year again to start thinking about canning. What a wonderful way to enjoy the taste and quality of fresh produce all year long! Last year, my partner and I canned 12...
• Jul Thu 2010 •
by lockettva
Last night Local Matters was represented at the Jack Johnson concert in Cuyahoga Falls! We had our own table in the “Village Green” and we got to meet Jack Johnson and his...
• Jul Thu 2010 •
by lockettva
I went to my first Veggie Van stop this week at the CDC Head Start location and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The moment you set foot near the Veggie Van you can feel the positive energy...
• Jul Sun 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Check out this great article on a compost cab project taking root in Washington, D.C. The innovator is Jeremy Brosowsky, who has an interest in urban agriculture and...
• Jul Fri 2010 •
by lockettva
My family and I recently had our annual burger competition where we each find a different recipe, cook the burger, and decide who wins the taste and presentation award. This year we decided to make...
• Jul Thu 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Taking a vacation? If you're a foodie like me, you know there is a lot of preparation ahead of time to get ready for such an adventure. If you're not much...
• Jul Thu 2010 •
by Jesse
Food access for all is one of the missions that Local Matters is wholly committed to. As an employee of this organization I am fully on board and am aware that many, many people...
• Jun Wed 2010 •
by Rachael
Yesterday, The Trust for America's Health (in partnership with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) released it's annual report: "F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2010...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
As a regular Comfest attendee, I am so pleased at the variety of food choices available. I usually go to the festival for one day each year and am glad to know that...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Rachael
I have written before on our blog about how much I enjoy The New York Times' health blog "The Well", as it features really healthy recipes that are heavy on whole foods, usually call for...
• Jun Tue 2010 •
by lockettva
Only 5 non-profit organizations were selected by Jack Johnson to be featured in his concert’s ‘Village Green’, and Local Matters is one of them! Not only is this a great...
• Jun Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Last summer I was given the great opportunity to work at Godman Guild in the Weinland Park Community Garden (WPCG) as an assistant supervisor to 15 youth in their Summer Teen Employment Program (S.T...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Jesse
I really enjoy being a father. Having the privelege to be a dad has been one of the most fulfilling things I have had the pleasure to do. I also teach Food is Elementary in local schools....
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
I would love to share with you one of my favorite ways to season black beans to enjoy with rice, and Naan. I was first introduced to Indian cooking in...
• Jun Thu 2010 •
by lockettva
This summer provides many opportunities for great adventures and you can find them while supporting your community and local farmers.
Farmer’s markets are a great way to try new food, get fresh...
• Jun Thu 2010 •
by lockettva
This is my first week of work at Local Matters so I began reading articles by Michael Pollan to help get in the right mindset. One of his past articles, Unhappy Meals, caught my eye since my family...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Here's a gluten-free peanut butter cookie recipe that usually makes my gluten-free friends' eyes light up! My partner, Julie, came up with this recipe and it has been a winner at many a...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Rachael
The Huffington Post had a nice little article with advice to help shoppers navigate farmers' markets. I think the list is really helpful, particularly for someone new to this...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Jesse
Hello All--- Last week I posted a recipe for a delicious tomatillo salsa that we make on a regular basis at my house. There really is nothing like a simple recipe that tastes fresh and...
• Jun Wed 2010 •
by tmills
Local Matters' Director of Public Policy and Community Relations, Noreen Warnock, attended the 5th Annual Taking Root National Farm to Cafeteria conference in Detroit last month.
Here are some...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Toni
I mentioned we have chickens in my last blog. We now have 5 more!
We went to a the Tractor supply store in Delaware to stock up on chicken food and fell in love with the baby chicks...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Does the idea of Energy Descent sound interesting to you? This weekend I had the opportunity to watch part of the movie, In Transition at Studio 35 here in Columbus.
To summarize briefly...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Rachael
In 1970, only 5.5% of babies were delivered by caesarean section. Today, the figure is much closer to 30%, and in some metropolitan centers the rate is even higher. This surgery has without a doubt...
• Jun Mon 2010 •
by Jesse
As I was thinking about what to write on today, I thought it would be really fun to talk about some of my favorite spring/summer foods. So for the next couple of weeks I will be...
• Jun Fri 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Hi Localvores! As many of you already know, MORPC (Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission) has put together a Local Food Assessment And Plan to help grow the local food network in the Central...
• Jun Fri 2010 •
by Jesse
I am constantly in the place of trying to figure out an easy recipe that my whole family will enjoy, one of my fall backs is rice and beans. I grew up loving this dish. It...
• May Fri 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
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...
• May Fri 2010 •
by Elizabeth
What a delight it was to harvest fresh strawberries from my garden last week! I planted them last year from starters that my mother gave me from her garden. She coached me on what I...
• May Fri 2010 •
by Jesse
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...
• May Fri 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
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...
• May Wed 2010 •
by Toni
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.
...
• May Tue 2010 •
by Elizabeth
What's sweet, healthy, and filling, easy to make and almost always makes people smile? Pie, of course! And I'm not...
• May Wed 2010 •
by tmills
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...
• Apr Fri 2010 •
by Elizabeth
The movie Fresh, featuring Michael Pollen, picks up where Food, Inc. left off. Like Food, Inc., Fresh focuses on agricultural practices that are currently unsustainable and...
• Apr Fri 2010 •
by Jesse
It is finally time to get out your shovels, trowels and gardening gloves again! It seems like only yesterday that 8 foot icicles hung off of the gutters of my house in Clintonville. I am glad...
• Apr Thu 2010 •
by Rachael
In my personal life, I have been experiencing lots of changes that I have not written about on our blog. First, I am very happy to share that my honey and I are going to have our...
• Apr Fri 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So, in keeping up with Earth Day celebrations and spring time planting, I have been getting ready (and have started already) to plant flowers and edible plants in my back and front yards. I also...
• Apr Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So as many of the people who stumble or regularly read this blog know, Earth Day is near, and as always, Local Matters has some opportunities for you to do your part. Buckeye Forest Council, Green...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Many of us have our food vices, something that we totally love and can't get enough of. Most times, these vice foods are those that are of the fatty sort: Ice cream, chocolate, potato chips,...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Rachael
I really love The New York Times' Well Blog; it is a great source for up to the minute information about health, wellness,and food/health policy; it also has tons of recipes (many of them...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
So, what are the greatest perks about working for Local Matters? Not only do I get to work with wonderful, enthusiastic, talented people....but I also get paid to practice yoga once a week!...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Jesse
My wife and I have three lovely children that more or less run our home or maybe that's just the way it feels at times. I work during the week and my wife works at least one day every weekend.
Now,...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
In the midst of the Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution and the Local Matters movement, we have been bombarded with a deluge of information of what is better for us to eat and why. But, most of us may...
• Mar Thu 2010 •
by Rachael
Spring has finally come to Ohio, and after what felt like many, many dark and cold months, we will soon be enjoying many of the seasonal veggies we have been craving all winter.
As such, it is time...
• Mar Wed 2010 •
by tmills
We're excited to see so much great conversation going on around the food served in our school cafeterias these days. The new TV show Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution is sure to stir some emotion...
• Mar Tue 2010 •
by Elizabeth
So you want to become a vegan! Go for it! I congratulate you! While local matters does not tell people they need to be vegan to be healthy...we do support people in any...
• Mar Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So, no matter what side of this oh so controversial debate on whether or not we should have universal healthcare for those who can't afford it, there are some things that are about to change in our...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So, as for living in Ohio, we most definitely get all four seasons, and most recently we have gotten a taste of spring. Not only that, we have "sprung" forward an hour this weekend, so has...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Jesse
My family has traveled a long road to be where we are now in our relationship with food. Years ago my wife and I made a choice to eat in a more deliberate and health conscious way. We began...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Elizabeth
Want the taste of fresh lettuce all year round? This winter I made several trips to my parents house in South Eastern Ohio. We shared a lot of delicious meals together, including Italian...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Trish
For those of us who are frequently in the kitchen, creating yummy dishes with our local produce...we have many beautiful scraps that would be a shame to end up in the trash.
For those of us who are...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Rachael
Today's article in the New York Times ( "The Obesity-Hunger Paradox" ) explains that in many urban areas, hunger and obesity are not parallel problems, but "flip sides of the same...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Rachael
Though I am not a Mom yet, I often daydream about the things I'll do when I actually have my own little one. One of the things I particularly look forward to is making baby food at home. Many...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Trish
"Cultivating Food and Art" was a fantastic event at the Wild Goose this weekend. Local Matters Food Educators, Jesse Hickman and Amanda Seaton facilitated a workshop titled, "Food is...
• Mar Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
March is Women's History Month and has been since 1987 when Congress declared it. (Man, I was only 3!) Some people don't really celebrate it, forgetting that none of us would be here if it weren't...
• Mar Wed 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Yes, I said EVERY DAY. Looks as if this Food is Elementary curriculum that we teach is really on to something. (duh!) But if you didn't believe us, here is the proof:
According to the article by...
• Mar Tue 2010 •
by Meredith
After two years sharing space with our good friends at Simply Living in Clintonville, Local Matters has relocated to beautiful new digs in Olde Towne East. Our new home is the third floor of the...
• Feb Fri 2010 •
by tmills
Local Matters' co-founder Michael Jones was invited to participate in the creation of a local food assessment through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Local Food Working Committee. ...
• Feb Fri 2010 •
by Trish
The Local Food to School Program continues to grow, strengthening our local food system. The Food is Elementary program has expanded and we now connect with over 900 children each week! There are...
• Feb Fri 2010 •
by tmills
The San Francisco-based urban farmer Jason Mark of Alemany Farm, who does double duty as a food journalist for Change.org and editor in chief of the Earth Island Journal, recently posted a great...
• Feb Fri 2010 •
by tmills
On February 9th the White House, in partnership with First Lady Michelle Obama, announced the Let's Move campaign.
The announcement states:
First Lady Michelle Obama today...
• Feb Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
In a recent issue of Extraordinary Health, there was an alarming cover photo of a
bone breaking stating “America’s Bone Health Crisis.” I don’t know about you, but...
• Feb Mon 2010 •
by Amanda
I must admit that I am by no means an avid Oprah Show watcher, and even at times become slightly annoyed with her many claims and "do this" shows that so many Americans seem to be...
• Feb Thu 2010 •
by tmills
As the 2010 Ted Prize winner, Jamie Oliver was given a chance to make one wish that would change the world and to do it in front of an audience that was eager to make his wish come true.
His...
• Feb Tue 2010 •
by Rachael
As a vegetarian, I can't imagine my life without beans. They are cheap, full of protein and fiber, low in fat, versatile, and delicious. However, I have met many, many people who swear that...
• Feb Tue 2010 •
by Amanda
This past Saturday was my 34th birthday celebration. My husband's birthday falls
two days before mine, so we always try to plan something fun and unusual
together. This year we decided...
• Feb Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
While Katie Couric has not always been my favorite reporter, (we all are entitled to our opinions) I have to commend her on this little tidbit that I found via my twitter friend @ericarachelle...
• Feb Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
When the weather is the way it is, staying in is the best option unless you are travelling via sled dog. When I stay in I love to try out new recipes.
When I went to pick up my Fresh Market...
• Feb Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Ok, so if you haven't checked out any of the movies in the Field & Screen series @ the Wexner Center, you are missing out. I popped in on Thursday and watched The End of the Line, a movie...
• Feb Tue 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
Ok, so way back when, Amanda made this AWESOME vegan pasta dish for our Local Matters Food Educator screening of PolyCultures (good movie; hits home!) and we have been waiting a looong time to get it...
• Feb Mon 2010 •
by Amanda
Fortunately there are places along side of Columbus, Ohio, where educators and school districts understand the importance of teaching children about health and nutrition. Within...
• Jan Tue 2010 •
by Rachael
I love to cook and have been the primary meal-prep person in my home for the past seven years. I enjoy trying new recipes, and am not too easily intimidated. But. For some reason, I have...
• Jan Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
If you have too much it makes you shake, sometimes become paranoid and too little (If you are used to it daily) can give you withdrawal headaches.
Sounds like a drug? Technically it is (a stimulant...
• Jan Fri 2010 •
by Rachael
I love getting older. I find that I know myself better and appreciate myself more, and enjoy my relationships with friends and family in a way I did not when I was in my early and mid-twenties....
• Jan Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So we all know that America's growing waistline has much to do with the growing sizes of portions, whether it be because we buy in bulk or at restaurants and fast food places giving you the "...
• Jan Thu 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
So even if I think that he has some slightly sexist undertones in his writings, I like (maybe love) the things that Michael Pollan has to say about food.
While watching one of my favorite shows,...
• Jan Mon 2010 •
by Amanda
For the past 14 weeks, Food is Elementary has been working within a number of classrooms to help children gain a better understanding of health and nutrition. Throughout this first semester...
• Jan Mon 2010 •
by Trish
Howard Sacks was honored for his leadership in the promotion of the local foods system. Knox County has over 1,300 farms, spanning over 206,000 acres. Our nation spends over $130,000 million in food...
• Jan Mon 2010 •
by Rachael
One of the many small luxuries ths holiday break provided was the opportunity to relax and indulge in some magazine reading. O magazine's first issue of the New Year had lots of great articles...
• Jan Mon 2010 •
by Y. Breyn
And I'm feeling fiiine!
Man, I love Nina Simone and this is exactly how I feel about the New Year.
As we all know change is inevitable and this is the time of year where we prepare ourselves...
• Dec Wed 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
While the article linked below is from close to a year ago, the intentions are more relavalent now that ever. With today being the fifth day of Kwanzaa, the day of Nia, which means PURPOSE, what...
• Dec Tue 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
Ok, so it's old news that we are in a recession. As a person that keeps up on the news, I hear that we are in what is called a "Double Dip", which I wish was as sweet as the ice cream, but...
• Dec Mon 2009 •
by Rachael
You know what time it is... resolution time! Last night, my husband and I discussed resolutions. More specifically, we disussed his resolutions. Personally, I think that any day is an...
• Dec Sun 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
In my spare time I like to browse recipe sites to get some ideas on Sunday's dinner. With the impending holiday, I have been going into overdrive trying to find something tasty and novel for our...
• Dec Mon 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
Inevitably Winter Break will soon be upon us, and many with children fear the daunting idea of trying to find something for them to do. Now with Summer Break, sending the kids outside is a no-...
• Dec Mon 2009 •
by Rachael
I really love this soup; it was one of the recipes I prepared in the week following Thanksgiving when I was feeling kind of yucky.With some toasted whole grain bread, it is really satisfying. It...
• Dec Mon 2009 •
by Rachael
These pictures were taken in Saratoga Springs, New York at a Waldorf school. Each day, children spend a minimum of 3 hours a day, engaging in imaginative play, developing their large motor skills,...
• Dec Mon 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
As days get shorter and nights get long, this gives us a great opportunity to catch up on Zzzz's during this winter season. Also with it being Christmas season I know that I have an elevated...
• Dec Mon 2009 •
by Rachael
On Saturday morning, team Local Matters participated in its first race! We had a great time at the 2009 Jingle Bell Run which raised over $141,000.00 for arthritis research.
The group shot (taken...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Rachael
Four days after Thanksgiving, and I am still trying to regain my equilibrium. I didn't overeat (I didn't show tremendous restraint either), but what I did eat on Thanksgiving was not what I would...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Trish
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, full of time with loved ones. I have to admit, Thanksgiving is not my favorite holiday. I love the time with friends and family, but the emphasis...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
So it has begun, the season of endulging in the most decadent of menus--Holiday season.
Although many of us have already gotten ourselves in a little bit of trouble four days ago, it is not too late...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
The Clintonville Neighborhood is extremely fortunate to have the assistance of the CRC, or Clintonville Community Resource Center. Located at 14 West Lakeview, the CRC provides this...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Rachael
Over the last year or so, I have become increasingly resistant to cooking dinner. I am responsible for doing the majority of the cooking in my household, and I am lucky to have a spouse who is very...
• Nov Thu 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
This article outlines a few items that many people don't think about when making food choices that can cost us our lives in the long run.
7 Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips (<--...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
Ok, so I promised to provide more recipes for those who have a person in our lives that we have to ween off of meat at every meal. Here is another very hearty meal that they may not even...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Trish
We are in the middle of our second year of "Food is Elementary" being taught to hundreds of Columbus area children. It is difficult to explain how much of an impact our work has made,but...
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Trish
www.foodnews.org/
This is a helpful website that Local Matter's Noreen Warnock sent me. The site helps the user decide which produce to buy organic.
• Nov Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
As an individual living with Type 1 Diabetes, I often approach the holiday season with a sense of excitement, but also nervousness. The questions, "What will I be able to eat?," and...
• Nov Tue 2009 •
by Trish
I recently had a conversation with some friends asking, "How do we know what is truly local?" Wal-mart and many other billion dollar mega corporations have laid claims to the word LOCAL. I...
• Nov Tue 2009 •
by Trish
• Oct Mon 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
Most women, shoot I'll say it, all women have seen the affects of anemia on their bodies at least once a month. Some suffer from the symptoms all the time. I personally am anemic, and as...
• Oct Sat 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
photo courtesy of juniperimages
So many people have the misconception that eating healthy and locally is unaffordable. While some companies being local have smaller yields sell their produce...
• Oct Tue 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
So, last night I had a talk with my signif other about none other than, you guessed it food. I had made a comment about the veggies that I had made the night before that he didn't even touch and how...
• Oct Sun 2009 •
by Rachael
Local Matters and Food is Elementary were recently featured in The Columbus Dispatch! To read the article and learn more about our work, visit the following link:
http://www.columbusdispatch.com/...
• Oct Mon 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
Why is it sooo hard to change our family's eating habits?
As arguably the smartest animal (sometimes I beg to differ) we are creatures of habit as like any other species. We like things when they...
• Oct Mon 2009 •
by Rachael
I love, love, love bok-choy, and think that it is an excellent addition to nearly any stir-fry. One of my recent Greener Grocer Fresh Market Bags featured baby bok-choy plus a great stir-fry...
• Oct Sun 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
This week has been local foods week in Columbus and while many of us could say that every week is (or should be) local foods week, this week was special. It was special because every day was packed...
• Oct Wed 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
Children aged 3 – 6 years old are invited to join Rachael from HoundsintheKitchen.com to explore, cook, and taste local harvest foods this fall. Classes will be held...
• Oct Mon 2009 •
by Trish
• Oct Fri 2009 •
by Rachael
Do you consider Froot Loops, mayonaise, and Fudgsicles to be especially healthy foods? According to the new "Smart Choices" food labeling campaign these and many other highly processed...
• Oct Thu 2009 •
by Rachael
When I first learned that very little cooking actually happens in our nation's school cafeterias, I was truly shocked and bewildered. What in the heck were the students eating if not food prepared...
• Sep Sun 2009 •
by Y. Breyn
Ok, so lets face it, not everyone eats the way that they should. For those who feel that they need a slab of meat to create a meal, warm them up to the idea of getting their protein without all of...
• Sep Thu 2009 •
by Rachael
This is currently my favorite go-to weeknight recipe. The sauce and vegetables require no cooking and can be prepared in the time it takes for the noodles to be prepared (including the time it takes...
• Sep Wed 2009 •
by Trish
The last Urban Farmers Market of the season is this Saturday, 1934 N. 4th St., 43201, 9am-1pm
Local Matters supports this event and the mission to bring more fresh, local foods to our community. A...
• Sep Tue 2009 •
by Rachael
This sounds so delecious and easy; The New York Times has a few "late summer stir- fry" recipes...it is still late summer, isn't it?
Stir-Fried Tofu With Red Chard
I love the...
• Sep Mon 2009 •
by Trish
• 1 in 3 children are expected to get type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. If you’re African American of Hispanic, it’s 1 in 2 children.
• Children born starting in the...
• Sep Wed 2009 •
by Trish
CDC Headstart is taking leadership on providing nutrition education to Columbus area children and their families. This year Local Matters will be expanding our "Food is Elementary"...
• Sep Wed 2009 •
by Trish
www.greenergrocer.org
• Sep Tue 2009 •
by Rachael
The following excerpt is from a very short piece written by Alice Waters for The Nation entitled " A Healthy Constitution":
"We are learning that when schools serve healthier meals,...
• Aug Tue 2009 •
by Rachael
The following excerpt is from a recent NY Times article, "6 Food Mistakes Parents Make":
"Fussiness about food is a normal part of a child’s development. Young children are...
• Aug Sun 2009 •
by Rachael
Summer Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, and Avocado
The following recipe is one of my absolute summer favorites. I started making it last summer, and it quickly became a staple. Nearly all of...
• Jul Fri 2009 •
by Rachael
After learning last week about the people, customs, and foods of India, our students continued their culinary world tour with a stop in the Middle East. The Middle East is a broad term, and means...
• Jul Fri 2009 •
by Rachael
Lesson # 20 of Food is Elementary brought our students to India. During this lesson, students learned about the spice combinations that can be used to create curry, listened to Indian music, made...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Rachael
Lesson number 19 of Food is Elementary focused on China. In this lesson, students learned about using a wok as a way to cook food. They also discovered soy beans and their great versatility....
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
Semester two of Food is Elementary began with a lesson that is a personal favorite: Africa and the American South. In this lesson, students learned that the first African-Americans to...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
Bryant Terry is an amazing person and he speaks on his life work with food justice. He discusses low-income communities and their lack of access to ANY healthy foods. Junk food...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
During lesson # 16, our Food is Elementary students learned about North Africa and some of its traditional cuisine. The countries that comprise North Africa are Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
Belgrade, Serbia: Today we tasted a tiny bit of Food is Elementary in Serbia! I visited a Roma village where the community development non-profit Bread of Life...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
We are pleased to announce that our website has a new face. Michael Jones has been working for months with local talent Liz Samuelson of Genuine Creative on the new site. In addition...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
The MRDD Schools, ECLC and ECEFC have partnered with Local Matters, creating a strategic plan to focus on healthy living with their staff, children and community. Here are some of...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
Cinco de Mayo is the May 5th holiday that celebrates Mexico's victory over French forces in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. In Mexico, the holiday is mostly observed regionally (in the...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
At first glance, there seems nothing special about the students at this high school in Appleton, Wisconsin. They appear calm, interact comfortably with one another, and are focused...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
Posted by Trish at 7:49 AM 0 comments
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MAY 4, 2009
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
My Mom sent me a recipe for collard greens that was featured on The Splendid Table a few days ago, and because I am on a greens kick right now, I was pretty psyched to try it. I made...
• Jun Fri 2009 •
by Amanda
Susan Weber and I represented Local Matters in a wonderful day of service in two of our outdoor learning environments, both with our partner, the MRDD Schools (ECLC and...
• Jun Fri 2009 •
by Amanda
Week 14 of Food is Elementary was our "Food as Art" lesson. Students created colorful, creative, and healthy designs on their plates using foods that they have studied in...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
After two weeks of sampling a wide range of raw vegetables and greens, our intrepid Food is Elementary students were very excited about our week 13 lesson on legumes. During...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Lesson # 9 was our fruit tart lesson for the children . The crust was nut free ( we used sunflower seeds to replace the nuts). The sunflower seed worked very well for our tart crust...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
I've been enjoying pineapples lately.
They're not a local food, unfortunately, but a food of the Americas. And, they are on sale at the grocery stores right now--I've found...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
During Lesson #10 of the Food is Elementary curriculum, we focused on the wonderful world of Citrus Fruits. Now that we know that fruits are foods that contain seeds, we...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
During week eleven of Food is Elementary, students sampled a variety of root, bulb, stem, and leaf vegetables. Through this multi-sensory activity, students were able to learn about...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Last week, students sampled and learned about root, bulb, stem, and leaf vegetables. During this week of Food is Elementary (week 12), students focused on leafy green vegetables...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMYYoAFYrWA&feature=player_embedded
Posted by Trish at 6:44 AM 0 comments
ORIGINALLY POSTED MARCH 22, 2009
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
This is a great online resource for accessing local foods at farmers markets and other businesses that support our Ohio farmers.I love this site, it's very helpful once farmers...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
An EWG simulation of thousands of consumers eating high and low pesticide diets shows that people can lower their pesticide exposure by almost 80 percent by avoiding the top...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Click on the title of this post to have a visual tour of Alice Water's Edible Schoolyard.
Posted by Trish at 11:27 AM 2 comments
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MARCH 22,...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Tasty cinnamon flavor...
a healthy and satisfying side dish or desert!
(Packed with protein and vitamins!)
3 cups bulgur wheat
3 cups hot water
1 cup chopped figs (can be dried)
1 cup...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
3 cups bulgur wheat
3 cups hot water
2 small tomatoes (or one large)
1 small cucumber (or half large)
1/2 cup green onions
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh mint
2 T. oil (olive or...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
This week we created two fantastic dishes that originate from Northern Africa:
Tabouli & Egyptian Bulgur Fruit Salad.
Both feature a whole grain called BULGUR...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
In POLY CULTURES, local filmmaker Tom Kondilas describes the thriving effort in Northeast Ohio to bring back small scale, sustainable organic farming. In contemporary society,...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Click on the title for a link to programming.
Posted by Trish at 9:54 PM 0 comments
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MARCH 25, 2009
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
This is a delicious salad that we eat regularly in my house, that can be changed and always tastes fresh and satisfying. Rich in iron and many vitamins too! The kids like it when I...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Dollars from dirt: Economy spurs home garden boom
In the green: Gardening industry sees boom as families grow own veggies to save on groceries
* Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Posted by LaurenM at 1:41 PM 0 comments
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MARCH 29, 2009
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. " This is Michael Pollan's very simple manifesto for feeding ourselves and our families. In his fairly recent interview with...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
Spring is Here, Spring is Here!
Time to shake off that blanket of winter languor, folks, pull on the gardening best, and greet your old friend Mother Nature. And what better way to do...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
I was surprised to read about mercury content in High Fructose Corn Syrup (HCFS), which is found in SO MANY foods on our grocery stores shelves and thus in our pantries.
Do we advocate...
• Jun Thu 2009 •
by Amanda
And they have a great blog. Here's the gist:
"A family of 5, 1 mission to eat only fresh food or processed food with 5 ingredients or less for 30 days - how we survived...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Here is a letter I received from our Director of Policy, Noreen Warnock,written by one of our partners in the Food to School Network. There has been an increased emphasis on food...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
THIS new era of government bailouts and widespread concern over wasteful spending offers an opportunity to take a hard look at the National School Lunch Program. Launched in 1946 as a...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Here is a DELICIOUS recipe for Spaghetti Squash, a favorite with my kids! It's another easy way to sneak in vegetables. I also "wing it" sometimes and add in pan-fried...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
I found this recipe in the New York Times a few days ago and knew immediately that my husband and I would be having it for dinner poste haste. I am always pleasantly surprised when a...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Great Grains! Within Lesson #6 of the Food is Elementary curriculum, we discovered the world of whole grains. Students were taught that a whole grain includes 3 parts. They were...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Mar 2, 2009
As the Diabetes Diva, I wanted to let individuals know that there is an incredible recipe available from the Food is Elementary curriculum, that is delicious, nutricious,...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
During week seven of Food is Elementary, students were able to sample a variety of whole grain breads and crackers in order to learn that different whole grain breads can have very...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Good day to all,
This post is the first of a new series in which we highlight one deserving produce item each week. We'll include photos, recipes, nutrition stats, and some...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
What exactly is fructose?
Fructose is a type of sugar found in foods such as fruit. It is also added to sodas, juice blends, salad dressings, pasta sauce and other foods, primarily...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Good day all,
It's time for another Pick of the Week!
Most of you have seen this featured item before, even if you haven't eaten it. It's down at the Greener Grocer, at most major...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Just in case anyone reading needs another reason to thank their lucky stars for a first lady like Michelle Obama, the New York Times featured an article today about the vegetable garden...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
1 cup bran flake cereal
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/4 wheat germ
2 Tbsp flax seed (milled)
1 1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1/4 cup of orange juice
1 cup mixed dried fruit ( chopped)
1 egg...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
AT the heart of the sustainable-food movement is a belief that America has become efficient at producing cheap, abundant food that profits corporations and agribusiness, but is...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
I don't know about you, but here in Columbus, Ohio we are snowed in, making this a perfect day to work on a low-key craft project with the little ones! While looking for a traditional...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
During the second lesson of the Food is Elementary curriculum, children learned a great deal about dietary fats and how too much fat can stick to the inside of your blood vessels and...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
"BAGGY BUGS"
(a fun way to eat whole grains and fruits)
1.
Place a graham cracker in a plastic baggy, seal it shut and crush the crackers into a fine sand...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
As a Food Educator working with Local Matters, and the Food is Elementary curriculum, I am passionate about teaching individuals,
both young and old, about the importance of eating...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Finding the healthiest food options at the supermarket can be difficult, especially when terms like, "fat free," "sugar free," or "zero trans-fat," are...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
During the third Food is Elementary lesson, our students learned that some foods have more dietary fat than others, that prepared foods often contain more fat than whole foods, and...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Eating healthy and EXERCISING are the keys to a healthy heart, mind and body. In the Food is Elementary classes, we followed our lessons on healthy choices with fats and oils with...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Feb 10, 2009
CONFETTI SALAD
from Simply in Season Children's Cookbook
1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
2 T orange juice
1 T honey
Mix together in a large bowl until the honey is...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Here is a fantastic cookbook, written by Beverly le Blanc, that emphasizes the importance of eating whole foods in order to maintain energy throughout a busy day. The cookbook...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Local Matters is fortunate to have a diverse, talented and passionate board membership. Each month I am going to highlight a board member and ask them some questions. Catherine Girves...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Here is another post from your Diabetes Diva, helping give you some information about the Glycemic Index.
You may have seen this new buzz-word around, but many people ask; what...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
This weeks lesson on vitamins prove to be a lot of information for our students however, their little brains demonstrated brilliance. Our goal was to have the students know the...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
This is a review on a useful cookbook that highlights whole foods. Thanks to our new volunteer Alyssa for sharing this with us. I love the artist who does the cover art too!
Feeding...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Slow Food Columbus is the Columbus, Ohio convivium of Slow Food USA, which itself is the American branch of Slow Food International. In the words of the parent organization, which...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
www.nutritiondata.com is a great online resource to track everything you incorporate into your diet. You have the option to create a personal account that will track values, vitamins...
• Jun Wed 2009 •
by Amanda
Our Food is Elementary students began learning about whole grains last week, and this week will be sampling different whole grain breads in their classrooms. Between lesson planning...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
See some of the amazing work going on here in Columbus, Ohio bringing art and food together. www.farmfountain.com
Farm Fountain is a system for growing edible and...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
This is one of the recipes from the Food is Elementary curriculum that Local Matters is facilitating in local schools. I made the "Three Sisters Casserole" for my family,...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Is a whole foods diet right for your kids?
Many parents may initially think that it isn't, but that is probably because of common misconceptions about a whole foods diet that have lead...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Smoothies are a great way to offer a healthy snack for the kids (and for you too!) I found a step by step guide to making smoothies, with a variety of recipes. Delicious and...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Researching and creating traditional crafts is an easy and fun way to learn about different cultures. Carp streamers and kokeshi dolls are two crafts I completed to compliment the...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
I photographed this young girl leaving the awards ceremony at Lincoln Park Elementary. Their garden got an award for "Educational Garden of the Year." Our own Susan Weber of...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Handwashing is part of the "Food is Elementary" curriculum. I found some of these cute classroom aids at: http://www.henrythehand.com
Posted by Trish at 4:18 PM 0...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Getting the vitamins you need from your food, rather than supplements, is the best approach. However, the vitamin content of food can be decreased depending on the way the food is...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
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ORIGINALLY POSTED ON JANUARY 15, 2009
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
As a food educator, I want to be up on the latest news about food sensitivities. This article is a good overview on terminology, testing and treatment.
http://media.www.thelantern....
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Local Matters is in our second week with our "Food is Elementary" curriculum in local area schools. Our children, parents, teachers, principals and staff have all been...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Crust
1 cup chopped nuts
1cut dates, chopped
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Toppings:
ripe bananas, various fruits
Soak dates in hot water, drain. Mix...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
For our first lesson facilitating Food is Elementary, the children learned about the food pyramid and why foods with larger stripes form the foundation for a healthy diet. The larger...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Through lesson 2 of the Food is Elementary curriculum students gain a better understanding of how dietary fats affect the human body. Here are three books that can work in conjunction...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
Kids today have a strong connection with the internet and do a great deal of learning through on-line websites. Here is an excellent website that teaches kids the importance of healthy eating...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
When teaching about healthy eating and nutrition an educator will often connect this theme to how it affects the human body. Children are able to gain a better understanding of the...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
The Greener Grocer keeping it fresh year round...
The Greener Grocer Weekly Fresh Market Bag
In the summer of 2008, The Greener Grocer, located in the historic North Market and owned by...
• Jun Tue 2009 •
by Amanda
The school day starts with an hour of jumping jacks, exercising and dancing -- one morning to the beat of "Whoomp! (There It Is)" as the children bounce and sing along....
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
Local Matters
Local Matters is a 501 (c) (3) organization located in Columbus, Ohio. We believe that food has the power to transform, sustain and build community in Central Ohio, the city of...
• Jun Mon 2009 •
by Amanda
Food Education in our public schools!
Local Matters is announcing:
"An Evening with Dr. Antonia Demas." The evening will highlight her "Food is Elementary" curriculum...
• Jun Fri 2009 •
by Rachael
During week eighteen of Food is Elementary, students were able to learn about the island of Japan, the artistic presentation of food through a sushi making exercise, and about some of the...
• Jun Fri 2009 •
by Rachael
Japanese cooking relies on simple yet beautiful preparations of seasonal foods. Dishes are not covered in heavy sauces, but rather are created with an emphasis on clarity of flavor. During lesson #...
• May Fri 2009 •
by Rachael
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• May Thu 2009 •
by Rachael
During lesson # 17 of Food is Elementary, our students returned to Africa for a visit to Egypt! In this lesson students learned that the Egyptian pyramids have a realtionship to the USDA food...
• May Fri 2009 •
by Rachael
Every spring, I wait for that transcendent moment when everything comes together and the season hits its most refreshing, jubilant, birds a-chirping note and there's no looking back to the bleak days...
• May Thu 2009 •
by Trish
The MRDD Schools, ECLC and ECEFC have partnered with Local Matters, creating a strategic plan to focus on healthy living with their staff, children and community. Here are some of the...
