I often write about the Slow Food movement and eating simple, organic, locally grown foods. But trust me, even with our farmers’ markets, I know sometimes the organic food lifestyle is a hard sell in urban communities and for low-moderate income households. Well this story so touched me, that I had to share.

The New York Times recently featured a piece showcasing urban farmers and the movement it has become. One of the families showcased had grown up in rural Jamaica and already had farming in their blood, and were affected as many poorer areas are that struggle to find fresh produce in their areas. (more…)

If you’re not familiar with Alice Waters - investigate! Waters founded the famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA in 1971 — a neighborhood bistro that paid homage to her food ethics: eat locally, seasonally and shop at farmers’ markets. This has been her credo long before all things got green. I was lucky enough to go to Chez Panisse in 1991 — great food experiences make for instant date recall — on the arm of a devoted Northern Californian foodie. His Mom was good friends with Alice and their family regularly ate there. (more…)