March 25, 2020

Apple Core & Staghorn Sumac-ade

During stressful times, turning to the kitchen might be a helpful tool in reducing stress. Cooking sparks creativity, forces one to be mindful in the moment, and evokes…

September 25, 2019

A Word on Waste: Part III

This article is part of a four-part series on buying, storing, preserving and composting foods to prevent waste We have an extreme problem with inefficiency when it comes…

September 24, 2019

A Word on Waste: Part IV

This article is part of a four-part series on buying, storing, preserving and composting foods to prevent waste There is no ‘away’ to throw things. When food ends…

September 15, 2019

A Word on Waste: Part II

This article is part of a four-part series on buying, storing, preserving and composting foods to prevent waste. In the previous article I discussed the massive impact food…

September 13, 2019

A Word on Waste: Part I

This article is part of a four-part series on buying, storing, preserving and composting foods to prevent waste. Throwing out spoiled food is already a bummer, but many…

February 21, 2019

5 Favorite Foodie Films for 2019

We all turn to film and video for inspiration, escape, education and sometimes even in search of purpose. A well done film will take you on a journey…

May 1, 2018

Celebrate the Kick-off of Asparagus Season in Empire

Did you know that May is National Asparagus month? If you are anything like me, you can’t wait for the first asparagus spears to start nudging their way…

March 6, 2018

Fighting Food Waste One Plate at a Time

Did you know that nearly 40% of the food produced in the United States ends up in the landfill? And about 95% of this discarded food ends up…

September 6, 2016

Stormcloud Brewing Company Grows Community

Local foods infuse Stormcloud Brewing Company, from the food to the brewery and even the hands-on customer experience.

February 16, 2016

Ending Food Waste – Feeding People

The amount of food wasted in our nation is stunning. “In the United States, 31 percent — or 133 billion pounds — of the 430 billion pounds of…