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#013 April 2010/Cooking/Food

Food: Seasonal Produce

LEEKS
Having grown up in a leek-less household, I find them endlessly intriguing—in no small part due to their resemblance to obese scallions. But leeks are so much more than portly onions; they have an amazing rich, mellow flavor and a dynamic range of textures, depending on how they’re cooked.
A member of the Alliaceae family, which

March 10, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Food

Food: Club Box

Mugshots makes buying local even easier
Mugshots Coffeehouse and Café has a deep commitment to local food, and their buying club is a logical extension of that philosophy. The weekly club is a simple way for customers to purchase food straight from the farm.

March 10, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Food

Food: Green Cuisine

Greenwood Kitchen makes tasty snacks that everyone can enjoy
For eight years, Jaynel Hollis struggled with abdominal pains, nausea, headaches and fatigue. There was no explanation, until she discovered she was gluten-intolerant. She set out on a mission to provide others who suffer from food allergies with gluten-free and vegan food made with local, organic ingredients,

March 10, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Cooking/Food

Food: Gussied-Up Tabbouleh

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When I first became a vegetarian, tabbouleh was one of the few dishes in my culinary repertoire. I recently updated this Middle Eastern staple—beloved for its pairing of fresh vibrant herbs with sweet, chewy bulgur. I’ve added a bit of lemon zest to brighten the flavor, and instead of soaking the bulgur

March 10, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Circular Economy/Compost/gardening

Gardening Issue: Popular Mechanics

by Alli Katz

A local company forsakes peat
All gardeners use potting soil,” says mark Highland, president of Organic Mechanics. “Why not use a local product?” Founded in 2006, the company, located just outside of Coatesville, makes a variety of soils for every level of planter—from large organic farms to botanical gardens to recreational gardeners.

March 10, 2010

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Grid’s Guide to Philly’s Top CSAs: Vollmecke Orchards

It might be difficult to gain access to Vollmecke Orchard’s CSA this season, but getting on their waiting list will work to your advantage in the end. The 37-acre family-owned farm in Chester County is on a mission is to “be a vibrant successful family farm based on quality produce and respect for nature.”

March 10, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Bicycling/Circular Economy/Guides

Recycling Challenge: Bike Blow-outs

The Challenge: Bicycle Tubes

March 9, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Circular Economy/Recycling

Profile: You’re a Green One

March 9, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Design/Farming

Local Business: Bloom Times

Love ’n Fresh Flowers is the place for locally-grown blossoms
Jennie Love, owner of the Mt. Airy floral boutique Love ’n Fresh Flowers, describes her business as “far from traditional.” Operated out of Love’s home studio and garden, Love ’n Fresh sells only flowers grown within a 50-mile radius of Philadelphia. In fact, Love grows most of

March 9, 2010

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#013 April 2010/Energy/GridPhilly

News Alert: The Energy Caps Come Off

Prepare yourselves: In January 2011, electricity rates in Philadelphia will increase, if not skyrocket. Back in 1997, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a deregulation measure that capped utility rates for consumers in preparation for allowing competition—or “Energy Choice”—in the market. PECO’s cap will expire next year, but citizens in other areas of the state

March 9, 2010

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