by Chef Todd | Jun 4, 2013 | fresh cooking
Fair trade facts and fair trade myths are all over the internet. I hope to clarify much of it today. Over the past few weeks, we’ve examined many of the reasons people state for adopting a farm-to-table attitude about their food. First I asked, What Does Farm To Table...
by Chef Todd | May 30, 2013 | fresh cooking
What is sustainable food? Why is this term thrown about so much lately? Chefs, food bloggers, and TV hosts are speaking of sustainability on a regular basis. But, what does this mean and do they fully understand the concept, or is it just the latest foodie...
by Chef Todd | May 28, 2013 | fresh cooking
A foodshed is similar to a watershed. The latter describes the flow of water until it reaches your faucet. Every raindrop collects somewhere, combines with other sources of water, and is deflected by streams and other physical attributes until it reaches your drinking...
by Chef Todd | May 23, 2013 | fresh cooking
A locavore is not a half man, half animal from mythology. Locavores didn’t fight the vampires in a movie. You can’t tell who is and who isn’t, but you might become one if you don’t look out for some “tell-tail” signs. People who strive to eat food that is harvested...
by Chef Todd | May 21, 2013 | fresh cooking
There was a popular radio commercial many years ago that started with a man humming and playing guitar softly. Another male voice approaches, “excuse me, your music is fantastic, I want to hire you for a ‘Cheap Jeans’ radio commercial.” “No way,” the...
by Chef Todd | May 17, 2013 | fresh cooking
A young newlywed bride wants to make a fabulous meal for her new husband. She’s purchased a large top round of beef to roast. As her spouse watches, she cuts the two ends of the roast off and tosses them in the trash. “That’s 20 dollars a pound!” he protests. “Why do...
