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  Buying Local in DC for Thanksgiving

  23 Nov 2009 | Brandon Fuller

  Washington generally clears out for the Thanksgiving holiday. Blame it on the younger people returning home and Congress returning to the district. There are still some of us, though, who enjoy celebrating America’s holiday in America’s capital.
  If you’re planning on hosting a big Thanksgiving meal at your place this year, why not try buying locally grown vegetables and locally raised turkeys. You’ll get the benefit of fresh, seasonal food while ensuring it didn’t travel half-way around the world to your table.
  If you procrastinated too long to buy local at the weekend farmers’ markets, here are two that are open this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Eastern Market: A fire in the Market’s main hall hasn’t stopped merchants from selling fresh meats, vegetables, breads and cheeses at Capital Hill’s Eastern Market. Tuesday through Sunday,

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  Green Shopping Tips

  23 Nov 2009 | Daiva Kacenauskaite

  Friday marks the begining of the busy holiday shopping season. After all the stuffing is eaten, Bethesda, Georgetown and the Pentagon City Mall will be so crowded, you might want a stiff drink before hitting the Metro.

  Even when its not holiday season, shopping has become a major part of our lives and shopping is often considered a recreational activity.  People go shopping when they are sad in hopes that a new thing will lift their mood up, people shop when they are happy, to celebrate and to reward themselves. It is sad to see that people express their feelings by spending a certain amount on a gift to that special one. I still understand that there are things that we need to get, so I invite everybody to read these tips in order to …

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  Organic Recipe Friday #2: Wheat & Sweet Soup

  20 Nov 2009 | Gaby

  Soup’s On!
  I admit it. I freaked out. My final CSA delivery was last Friday and by Sunday, I was already worried about how I would feed myself—despite having a variety of leafy greens, two kinds of squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli and much more in my kitchen waiting to be cooked. I went to the Dupont farmers’ market and managed to spend every last dollar I had on me. I ended up with 15 apples, four kinds of squash, a bottle of cider, a loaf of bread, onions, garlic, ginger, a romanesco cauliflower and more. I staggered home like a yak without a yoke.

  Now what?

  My once-beautiful leafy greens were wilting, my pile of sweet potatoes seemed to be asking why I was ignoring them, and my collection of garlic was taunting me. I could definitely use these nutritious ingredients together but …

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  Organic Recipe Friday #1: Quinoa-Stuffed Delicata Squash

  20 Nov 2009 | Gaby

  Winter Squash: Take One
  One of the joys of autumn eating is winter squash. From butternut to spaghetti to pumpkin to acorn to Kabocha to hubbard to ambercup, winter squash vary widely and can be prepared in many ways. While pumpkin pie might be the first thing that comes to mind, there are plenty of main-course dishes that star winter squash. In the coming weeks, I’ll be cooking several winter squash in different ways. First up, is the slender, striped delicate. Because you can eat the skin, it’s a great candidate for stuffing
  Serves 6-8

  • 3 medium delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • Dash of nutmeg
  • Dash of cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

  Preheat oven to 350. Place …

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  Government Eco-Action Mon: New Local Food Site Helps EducAte Consumers

  15 Nov 2009 | Cynthia Bosnian

  Seeking to support local farmers but not sure how — especially now that many of the outdoor farmers’ markets are closed for the season? Well, you could start from the comfort of your living room, by visiting NationalCapitalFarms.org. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (MWCOG) Regional Agricultural Workgroup recently launched the site to promote and protect local agriculture in the metro DC area.

  With partners that include local governments, farmers, farmers markets and other nongovernmental organizations, the Workgroup seeks to establish and maintain a National Capital Farms (NCF) network to address issues of regional coordination and advocacy. It also functions as a forum for sharing agricultural info among members, the farm community, elected officials and citizens.

  Did you know that in the U.S., the average grocery store’s produce travels nearly 1,500 miles before reaching the consumer? And that about …

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