Local Flavors
on:
NCPR is supported by:
NCPR Food Book: Stories,
Food, Life
Stories and recipes submitted by NCPR friends, listeners and staff. You can find Stories, Food Life at many bookstores throughout the region.
Food
May 22, 2013 — Activists say the case against Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger is about raw milk — and much more. His supporters have turned the case into a rallying cry for personal food freedom and the rights of farmers and consumers to enter into private contracts without government intervention.
May 22, 2013 — A plant scientist at Mars Inc. has appealed to the world's biggest life sciences companies to help him — by sharing what they already know about 100 crops that could provide better nutrition in Africa. But can the kings of agricultural intellectual property get onboard with open source agricultural information for Africa?
May 22, 2013 — Although scientists have known that a funguslike organism caused the potato blight that triggered the Great Famine in Ireland in the 1840s, they didn't know which strain was the culprit. But they do now, thanks to the genes in some 19th century potato samples.
May 22, 2013 — When a few humble elements are combined in perfect balance, butterscotch is born. And food writer Deena Prichep says she turns this childhood favorite into a dinner-party star with counterpoints like flaky salt or crunchy nuts.
May 21, 2013 — The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.
Food Podcasts
Food Blogs
A Good Beer Blog by Alan McLeod
Ben Franklin says, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Alan McLeod of Kingston says, "Give me an amen!"
Newest Posts:
Specials Reports
Audio SeriesLocal Flavors: Todd Moe keeps it homegrown in this series focused on eating locally, and on sustainable agriculture and gardening.
Audio Slideshow:Watertown Schools Fight Hunger with "Empty Bowls"
the "Empty Bowls" program, which began sixteen years ago in Michigan and has grown nationwide in scope. 1,700 clay bowls that were made over the last few months at schools in Jefferson County will raise thousands of dollars for hunger relief.
Photo Audio EssayThe New Potsdam Co-op Bakery
The Potsdam Food Coop's new wood-fired brick oven is producing crunchy, chewy sourdough and wholewheat breads. Todd Moe talks with the Coop's baker, Chris Affrey.
Food Programs at NCPR
Sunday,
2 pm
Enlisting a "victory" garden in the battle over rising prices
Jun 10, 2008 — On the issue of rising prices and what people are doing to get by... In this Heard Up North, we hear how one man is investing in his garden to fight the rising cost of food. Go to full article
Old mill requires renewal of old skills
Jun 05, 2008 — The eat local movement can get hung up between the farmer's field and the cook's kitchen--some foods just need "processing." Watson's Mill in Manotick, Ontario is still making flour the old way--wheat from a local farmer, grindstones powered by water. Sounds simple, and it is, until the stones actually get dull. Our Ottawa correspondent, Lucy Martin, shadowed a local man who learned to use hand tools to "dress," or re-groove, massive millstones. Bill Schaubs has worked on high-tech systems for military and space applications. But the volunteer miller says old-fashioned skills are still a useful part of the bigger picture. Go to full article
Keene's school garden expanding
May 26, 2008 — A schoolyard garden in Keene Valley is expanding this year to include volunteers from the entire community. What began as a composting program ten years ago in the Adirondacks school has grown into a school-wide program that teaches youngsters the importance of healthy eating, gardening skills and the environment. Todd Moe spoke with Julie Holbrook, cafeteria manager at Keene Central School, about plans for this year's garden. Go to full article
Celebrating spring delights in the kitchen
May 23, 2008 — North Country gardens are just starting to yield regional delicacies. So, it's into the NCPR kitchen with Martha Foley and Chef George Arnold who cooks up an omelet using... Go to full article
Eating the North Country: wild food foraging
May 21, 2008 — For nearly 30 years, Jane Desotelle has been collecting herbs in the Adirondacks for teas and sometimes an entire meal of found food. Desotelle owns "Underwood Herbs" and... Go to full article
Stalking a celebrated spring staple
May 20, 2008 — This year, NCPR is celebrating its 40th anniversary and food in the North Country. As part of "Local Flavor", our occasional series on growing, cooking and eating locally,... Go to full article
Garden to market, all year 'round
May 02, 2008 — Farmers, chefs, and business people are celebrating local food successes and opportunities this week. A three-day road show includes speakers, food, panel discussions and... Go to full article
College students dig into gardening
Apr 23, 2008 — College students are learning where their food comes from and how to garden at some of the North Country's CSA's this year. The farms become outdoor classrooms during the... Go to full article
Celebrating farms and local food
Apr 23, 2008 — NCPR is media sponsor for "Local Foods Connections," three events in early May celebrating the agriculture of the North Country with a focus on local food and the... Go to full article
Local Flavor: local meat in town and online
Apr 23, 2008 — When it comes to healthy, environmentally-friendly eating, "local" has become the new "organic." More and more people want to know what's in their food, who produced it, and... Go to full article
« first « previous 10 45-54 of 65 next 10 » last »
