Monday

Advancement or Decline?

An interesting article I came across, written earlier this year, about scientists altering the genetic makeup of tomatoes in the quest to prolong their self life for up to 45 days!

I wonder if the every day consumer will be made aware of this? And at what cost these scientific advances come to humanity.

Links to food websites with a conscience

Slow Food
Founding in 1989 is a non-profit member-funded organisation that champions the 'slow food' movement in response to the fast-paced, fast-food society that dominates modern life.

Slow food seeks to rekindle interest in modern day food choices by asking us to question the origins of our food, the quality of its taste, how our choices affect others locally, nationally and globally, and reviving local food traditions and practices.

Sustainable Table
Sustainable Table celebrates local sustainable food, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food.

Vegetarian Times
The world's largest online collection of vegetarian recipes.

The 100 Mile Diet
The 100 mile diet started as a one year experiment with just two individuals in the United States and has spread all over the world. Take the pledge, eat local and join the sustainable food revolution!

One Small Kitchen
One Small Kitchen is a journal of one woman's favourite recipes and musings about food. Real food, mostly vegetarian, in-season wholefoods done simply. Food that is made for delight and wellbeing. Food made to share, celebrate, heal and savour.