You read that right. The Nothing Over $30 sale is on at the Greenloop, online eco-boutique. What better time to introduce some low-impact, high-style items into your wardrobe?
You can get adorable duds like this Stewart & Brown organic cotton dress for only $29.99! (it was $138)
Or this sweet fair trade organic cotton Loomstate tee for just $19.99! (it was $60)
Greenloop was recently named best online eco-boutique in Treehugger's Best in Green Awards.
13 June 2009
nothing over $30 sale at the greenloop
11 June 2009
food, inc.
A couple of days ago I mentioned Food, Inc. in a post about, of course, food. If you're interested in seeing the film, and maybe even asking the director a few questions, it's playing at Film Forum for a limited engagement that begins tomorrow (Friday, June 12). Director Robert Kenner will be at 4 shows, Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, both at 6pm and 8pm.
Joel Salatin, a farmer who raises pastured animals, (and who was featured in The Omnivore's Dilemma) is also in the film. While I didn't get a chance to visit his farm, I recently was fortunate enough to eat some of his products (see next post).
Here's a preview of the film (not the official trailer):
10 June 2009
shenandoah valley and national park highlights
I'm finally getting to recap my adventures from last week, when my boyfriend and I drove on down to Luray, Virginia for 5 days (well, really it was more like 3 plus travel days). It was a great trip, but I haven't had a second since I've been home to write about it. So, I'm going to sum it up in photos.
the park
Jewell Hollow Overlook
The valley below, a landscape altered by man (I try to imagine what the mountain would look like if the national park had not been established).
Cloudy day
Don't fall in!
Lewis Falls
Mountain laurel, one of the fragrant flowers pervading the mountain air (honeysuckles were rampant outside of the park, delicious!)
Volcano-like cloud
the wildlife
Three black bears on the roadside, a mama and two cubs
A lone black bear
One of two young bucks on Skyline Drive
Wild turkey, Skyline Drive
Ducks on the Luray Greenway, a nice little path running along the Hawksbill Creek.
We also saw 3 bald eagles, a couple of great blue heron, and many other birds on a kayaking trip (didn't want to tip the kayak and drown the camera).
the farms
We were surrounded by them. Seemingly idyllic pastoral Americana, but many were Cargill farms. (If you've read The Omnivore's Dilemma
This farm was literally in our backyard. Our little cottage at Piney Hill B&B was just steps from this fence. Unfortunately, we learned the hard way that my boyfriend is allergic to hay. Acchhoooo!
Hellooooo!
Oink oink (Virginians love their pork).
the food
Breakfast delivered to our doorstep every morning.
Joshua Wilton House in Harrisonburg, VA. One of the best meals we had on the trip. (The other was at Ivy Inn in Charlottesville)
They served Polyface Farms products, like this pork loin and the chicken in the background. If you're not familiar with farmer Joel Salatin, check out his books
Ice cream! (without knowing the origin of the dairy, probably not the most sustainable dessert we could have had)
the storm
A big storm's a-brewin'
Take shelter, Dorothy!
"Safe" inside the cottage
Not just golf-ball-sized hail, a tornado less than a mile away
the caverns
Luray Caverns, much more interesting than I expected
Grand illusion
For scale, check out the people at bottom right of this pic
Drapery formations or as they called it in the audio tour, "bacon" (can't get away from the pork products)
Please don't fall on my head!
the history
One rainy day, we visited Monticello (took the house tour, but couldn't take photos inside).
We're finally coming around to rainwater harvesting after all this time.
Thomas Jefferson was quite the horticulturist. This is the restored garden and orchard.
A plantation tour gives the slaves' perspective.
TJ's laboratory
This bee seems right at home.
coming home
It was good to come home to a thriving indoor vegetable garden.
After all of the rich Southern food, I was more than ready for some fresh veggies. Thankfully, we got home just in time to visit the farmer's market to stock up on some delicious seasonal produce.
another food film, part of BAMcinemaFEST
[image: BAM]
What's On Your Plate?
Saturday, June 27 at 9pm
Outdoor screening in Fort Greene Park
FREE
Part of BAMcinemaFEST
Directed by Catherine Gund
With Sadie Hope-Gund, Safiyah Riddle
2009, 73min
You’ve read Omnivore's Dilemma and Fast Food Nation and you try to buy local and organic produce at your neighborhood farmer's market. But do you really know how what you're eating ended up on your table? Through the eyes of two intelligent and inquisitive eleven-year-old girls from New York City, we follow the many paths, the conflicting economics, and the disparate decision makers who all play a part in what we eat. Ideal for families to watch together, the film presents a variety of perspectives on how food reaches our urban community and its associated challenges. Presented in conjunction with The Afro-Punk Festival, July 3—8.
Check out the film's website here.
09 June 2009
food rules: events coming (really) soon!
Food. We can't live without it. This fact is especially clear to two disparate groups: the impoverished and the powerful (i.e., big agro-biz). And because of this (and other reasons), our current food system is pretty messed up. Learn how you can get involved by supporting local food and getting informed with these events, from film screenings to bee celebrating.
Brooklyn Food Coalition neighborhood meetings
Starting Wednesday, June 10
The recent Brooklyn Food Conference held in Park Slope Brooklyn, a wildly successful event brimming with valuable information on how to secure healthy food for all has spawned these neighborhood gatherings to help people get involved in food policy and other food-related action. Find out if your neighborhood is hosting one and when it's happening at the BFC website.
Food, Inc. (the film)
Wednesday, June 10
@ Bell House
An eye-opening look at the current state of the creation of modern food. This looks like a must see, for sure. Too bad it's happening at the same time as my neighborhood BFC meeting!
Here's a little preview:
Watch the official trailer
Get tickets
[via Brooklyn Based]
We Feed The World (another film)
Thursday, June 11
@ The Be-Hive
(55 Bethune St #215)
$10.00 suggested donation
Doors Open at 6:30 pm, screening begins at 7pm
Bring a dish for a Potluck Supper!
Stay for the discussion after the film
In case one disturbing food film isn't enough for you - A sobering portrait of the people who define the contemporary food industry, where the constant pursuit of profit takes precedence over the health of the workers, the hungry & the environment. (Austria-96 min)
The trailer is in German, but you'll get the idea:
Learn more about the event here.
NB - If you can't make it to the screening, this one's on DVD, and I think the whole movie is available online here.
Celebrate Pollinator Week
with Just Food
Monday, June 22 to Sunday, June 28
In honor of our hard-working, winged friends, Just Food and the Pollinator Week Planning Committee are pulling together a whole series of sweet events in order to raise awareness and support for urban beekeeping. We hope you'll join us:
Beekeepers Ball
Monday, June 22
Water Taxi Beach - South Street Seaport
(Pier 17 - 89 South St)
I'm getting buzzed just thinking about it (ha!)...
A not-to-be missed evening of sweetness and buzz... Indulge in the nectar of honey-infused cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and waggle dance the night away.
Find out more and get your tickets here.
New York Nectar
All week long
Mmmmm, I'm getting hungry!
Signature Pollinator Week dishes & drinks featuring local honey at New York's favorite restaurants, including: Back 40, Bobo, Jimmy's No. 43, Mae Mae Cafe, Palo Santo, Rose Water, Savoy and many more!
Honey Fest
Friday, June 26
@Union Square
A full day of fun at Union Square Greenmarket! Come enjoy tastings, demonstrations, and costumed antics in the park - and don't forget to pick up some local honey while you're there!
And stay tuned - there's more to come!
Sign up for Just Food updates to stay in the loop.
Sharecropper
All summer long
Throughout the city
An experiment in urban agriculture...
Sharecropper invites you to participate in this public art project and micro farming installation by artist Leah Gauthier for one growing season in New York City, Summer 2009. Leah will be using organic growing methods to plant rare and endangered heirloom vegetables and herbs, and to cultivate wild edibles on 17 parcels of donated land or growing spaces located in each of the five boroughs. A portion of the harvest will be shared with local soup kitchens, and series of public programming, including urban farming panel discussions, art happenings, and cooking performances around the city are being planned. This is a personal journey exploring agricultural plant matter and wild edibles as sculptural material, community building through growing and cooking food, re-imagining land use, and re-incorporating agrarian sensibilities and simplicity into modern life.
Read more about this local harvest at Brooklyn Based and Inhabitat.
a philly in the white house garden
Just watched this great little vid (via elephant journal, via Huffington Post) featuring Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies and of course, Sam Kass, the White House Chef. What a great way to promote organic gardening and closing the loop with composting. Surely, Mr. Howard is someone many people look up to (literally). Keep spreading the word...
29 May 2009
off to visit some woodland creatures
Hey trusty readers,
I'm taking some time off to rest my typing fingers (and aching wrists, woe is me!) to visit the wilds of Virginia. Heading down to Shenandoah National Park to breathe in some fresh air, and hopefully see some creatures large and small - deer, black bears, chirping birdies, wask-a-lly wabbits.
I'll be back after the 5th of June to report our adventures.
Enjoy the week!
PS - Here are some eco facts about Shenandoah's management.
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