Ever wonder where all the items we purchase come from? Want some figures behind what you hear? Need an excuse to consume less, recycle more, consider Fair Trade, and more?
Watch The Story of Stuff. It’s a cute short animation-video from the same people who brought us the Meatrix.
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
This week we have some interesting facts and recipes for tomatoes.
Also the Global Food Heritage Project and a sustainable theater event at Socrates Sculpture Park.
Changes to the share:
Swiss Chard replaces Beets
Baby Watermelon replaces Eggplants
Cucumbers AND Zucchini
This week we return to Farm Bill issues. The Senate has to pass a version of the Bill before it goes to Mr Bush, so we have another chance to lobby our elected representatives to support the things we care about. Don’t miss this crucial opportunity!
Also we review What To Eat by Marion Nestle and The Way We Eat by Peter Singer and Jim Mason.
Veggie update: No corn as listed in the newsletter, but cherry tomatoes instead.
We discuss the mysterious and yet common, and highly nutritious, purslane.  Plus 2 recipes to get you started on your share.
Book Review: Organic, Inc. By Steven Fromartz
ASTORIAÂ CSA PICNIC THIS SATURDAY 12-3:30, ASTORIA PARK
Apologies for the delay in posting, I had internet access problems.
News from Just Food…
Wednesday May 16th at 6:30pm
Spring/Summer Film Series The Hunger & Environmental Nutrition Special Interest Group of the Greater New York Dietetic Association will be kicking off their Spring/Summer Film Series on Wednesday May 16th at 6:30pm with Black Gold.
“Tracing one man’s fight for a fair price, BLACK GOLD is an eye-opening expose of the eighty billion dollar coffee industry.â€
The film will be shown at the Sixth Street Community Center (638 E. 6th Street between Aves. B & C) Discussion following the film will be led by Scott Codey of the New York City Fair Trade Coalition. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation is $5. RSVP to lorna.power@yahoo.com.
