Food Freedom Radio: Planting the Seeds of Change

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When it comes to local, organic, sustainable food, it can often be a challenge to figure out where the resources are.  As Food Freedom Radio’s Roving Reporter, I took a visit to different co-ops to find out resources and tips for shopping at Minnesota co-ops. I visited both Mississippi Market co-op and The Wedge Community Co-op to speak with Liz McMann (Mississippi Market), Josh Resnik (The Wedge), and Elizabeth Archerd (The Wedge). If you are interested in more information, please contact Cirien Saadeh at cisaadeh@gmail.com, Mississippi Market at http://msmarket.coop/connect, or The Wedge Community Co-op at http://www.wedge.coop/contact-us/.

Asker Anonymous Asks:
Why don't you post links to, for example, the guy you just had on 3/9/13 talking about his movie and actions we should take. I heard him say call your senators about 3 different items stripped out of the Farm Bill, but did not catch the names of the items. It's often hard to get this info off the radio, as one is driving, cooking, kids start yelling, etc. You would be more powerful if you posted links.
foodfreedomradio foodfreedomradio Said:

Thank you for the question. This is the EP. We’ll post links tonight/tomorrow to both the episode, the Farm Bill, and the pieces mentioned. 

Peas & Justice,

~FFR

- mash one ripe avocado and add to it some chopped red onion and black pepper and a bit of salt (to taste)
- toast some good hearty whole grain bread
- butter and/or mayo the bread
- smear on the avocado mixture
- add some sharp cheddar cheese
- VEG it out with sprouts, tomato,  green pepper, cucumber, and/or spinach leaves…whatever floats your boat
 YUMM !!!

*Photo credit above to the “Institute for Responsible Technology”

Check out this petition to stop genetically-engineered salmon from reaching your plate. 

Deadline: April 26, 2013

http://action.responsibletechnology.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=12466

Co-host Karen Olson Johnson will be teaching a class at Ingebretsen’s Scandivanian Market/Gifts. Check the link out for more details: http://www.ingebretsens.com/classes/cooking

Take a listen! Philosophy Professor Jeff Johnson of St. Catherine University joined us in studio to talk about the ethics of food!

http://am950ktnf.podbean.com/2012/12/01/food-freedom-december-1-2012/

Take a listen! Evelyn J. Hadden, author of Beautiful No-Mow Yards: 50 Amazing Lawn Alternatives, joined us in studio to discuss permaculture and new ways of using our lawns!

http://am950ktnf.podbean.com/2012/12/08/food-freedom-december-8-2012/

Take a listen! John Blaska of Everspring Health joined us in studio to talk about holiday stress, joy, and food as medicine!

http://am950ktnf.podbean.com/2012/12/15/food-freedom-december-15-2012/

Take a listen!

Our guest in studio was Dr. James R. Johnson, Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, for a discussion on antibiotics in our food. Co-host Karen Olson Johnson also takes us to the grocery story for tips on meat products, dairy products, and antibiotics in our food!

http://am950ktnf.podbean.com/2012/12/29/food-freedom-december-29-2012/

 Make some molasses cookies….use Grandma’s best recipe. Or by the good ones in the box.
Dip/scoop them into this yummy pumpkin dip.
Ingredients:
  1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (I like the organic kind.)
  1 block (8 oz) cream cheese (Ditto)
  1 tsp of cinnamon (more or less to taste)
  1/2 cup powdered sugar (more if you like it sweeter, up to 1 cup)
 
  Whip it all up until creamy and well blended. Refrigerate.  Dip and scoop away…yummy…