When a macrobiotic counselor recommended congee for me decades ago, I was so overwhelmed by all of the changes he had prescribed, that I just never got around to making the congee happen. That consult was one of the first experiences that empowered me to use food to support my good health, so I’m certainly…
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Read an Excerpt on Congee from Terry Walters’ ‘Nourish: Plant-based Recipes to Feed Body Mind and Soul’
By Joy Manning
How to Buy Sustainable Beef
There are many reasons to shop for sustainable meats. To eat ethically and sustainably. To support small and local family ranchers. To support environmentally friendly farming. The list goes on. But not every supermarket in America is stocked with grass-fed, grass-finished and bird-friendly beef—yet. If you can’t find it at your store, there are still…
2022 Best of Edible Awards Winners & Finalists
From the best stories and recipes to photography and illustration, each year we recognize the incredible work of Edible Communities’ network of 80+ hyper-local publications in the U.S. and Canada. Hundreds of entries were submitted by publishers, representing the best content that appeared in their magazines in 2021. Here we present the winners and finalists…
StopWaste: 2022 Edible Communities Sustainability Award Winner
Each year, Edible Communities asks its publishers to submit nominations from their local communities for the our annual Sustainability Award. Nominations are vetted by the Edible Communities Board of Advisors and ranked based on scope of work, community impact, and how the work relates to sustainability. Ultimately, the winner is chosen by the award recipient…
By Joy Manning
Rethinking Hunger: Why Feeding Those in Need Must Focus on Nutrition
Most North Americans are technically “food secure”, having access to enough calories to avoid hunger thanks to government programs, food banks and hunger relief organizations. But the fight against hunger demands more. It’s time to shift our focus to “nutrition security”—so all people have access to the kind of diet that promotes good health and…
Learn To Cook Like Chef Jacques Pépin With a New Online Culinary Course
In partnership with Rouxbe, Jacques Pépin: A Legacy of Technique is a 30-hour course designed for those looking to learn the fundamentals of cooking from one of the world’s most beloved chefs. Photo courtesy of Jacques Pepin Foundation Vancouver, British Columbia and Barrington, RI – October 6, 2021 — A new online culinary course from…