Beets, Shoots and Leaves

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A Blog Illustrating US Politics with Burgers

Check Out: Binders Full of Burgers http://bindersfullofburgers.tumblr.com/

Wish I had done some of these using salad diagrams ; )

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Seasonal Recipe Review

Kale, Cranberry and Quinoa Salad from Beyond the Plate

Roasted Pumpkin with Cardamon and Lime from Hungry in London

Roasted Chestnut, Potato and Celery Root Soup from Cannelle et Vanilla 

Faux Fried Eggplant (Gluten-Free) from The Spunky Coconut

Paleo Fruitcake from Elana's Pantry

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" The F.D.A. has no money to spare, but the corporations that control the food industry have all they need, along with the political power it buys. That’s why we can say this without equivocation: public health, the quality of our food, and animal welfare  are all sacrificed to the profits that can be made by raising animals in factories."

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The Grist | 12.22.11

overview 1. Urban farming is flourishing. 2. Young farmers make noise. 3. Local food isn’t just delicious and eco-friendly 4. Food Day makes a comeback. 5. We don’t need industrial ag to feed the world. 6. Despite the influence of the ultra-consolidated meat industry, the “ag-gag” bills went nowhere. 7. Eaters are (a little) more aware of the people behind their food. 8. Food access got more attention. 9. More information helps eaters make better choices. 10. The Occupy Movement adds fuel to the fire.

Read the full article here. Also, their “Sustainable Food Trends of 2011”.

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Our Christmas Day Tortilla Soup 

For as long as I can remember, this soup has been our Christmas day brunch. Everyone loves adding their own toppings. You can make the soup the day before, and reheat it on low on Christmas morning. 

Chicken broth cooked with lime, chilies, carrots, onion, squash, hominy and chicken. 

Toppings include: organic cheddar, avocado, baked corn tortilla strips, cilantro, onion, lime wedges and a plethora of salsas and hot sauces. 

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Guy Fieri on his new jewelry line: "This stuff is off-da-hook. It's some killer bling."

What a tool. 

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"Overall, livestock receive an estimated 80 percent of the nation's antibiotics. According to the FDA, about 90 percent of those antibiotics are consumed by the animals through their feed or water -- usually at very low doses."

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From ‘Soft Guerilla’ series

Kyle Bean via BoingBoing

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Join the discussion and have your voice heard at Occupy Food on facebook by clicking the picture!

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Amazing article by Bruce Bradley reflecting on this year and Big Food. 

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Lunch of Baked Eggs and Microgreen Salad

Sauteed shiitake mushrooms, parmesan and a free range egg plunked into an oven-hot ramekin sizzling with a teaspoon of olive oil. Bake in a very hot oven until the white is done and the yolk is still runny (about 5-8 minutes). 

Microgreens tossed with olive oil, apple slices, parmesan and toasted pecans finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. 

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Food and Politics: 

 10 Food and Bev Companies Spending Millions in 2011 from Huffington Post

Keeping Up with the Cereal News from Marion Nestle 

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eco-blog:

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Food Inc. Also one of my favorite movies. Changed my life.

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Seasonal Recipes: 

"Oysters" Rockefeller from The Chubby Vegetarian

Scrambled Eggs with Garlic Leaves from Mama's Lebanese Kitchen

Sweet Potato Tacos from Two Blue Lemons

Roasted Potatoes with Minted Spinach Pesto from Not Without Salt

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Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899):  Mushrooms (not dated)