http://sustainablefood.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Diane Hatz en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:55:56 GMT 2010-01-07T04:55:56Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977889079 One of the most popular food trends in the past year or two has been local food. So why is eating local all the rage, and what can you do to be part of this growing movement? What is local? . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:55:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977889079 Diane Hatz 2009-11-06T22:55:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800089 The entire Guide to Good Food series has been developed to help you get to know your food, but here’s an easy tip to help you when shopping. This will apply mainly to grocery stores, not . . . Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:55:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800089 Diane Hatz 2009-09-04T15:55:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782957 For the past couple of weeks I’ve been encouraging you to eat less meat, preferably by cutting it out one day a week. You can also cut back on the amount you eat each day. Or you can go another . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:13:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977782957 Diane Hatz 2009-08-21T18:13:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773981 Last week we discussed how eating less meat can benefit our pocketbook and our health. This week we’ll look at how eating less meat can help curb climate change, save the environment and lessen . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:57:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773981 Diane Hatz 2009-08-14T17:57:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773976 Doctors to rock stars to Nobel Peace Prize-winning UN panels and even nonprofit organizations are telling us to eat less meat. But why? To start, if we cut out red meat, fish and/or poultry . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:55:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773976 Diane Hatz 2009-08-14T17:55:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749342 Last week we gave you tips for asking questions at farms and farmers’ markets so you can find the best food for you and your family. This week we continue with information you need to shop . . . Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:32:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977749342 Diane Hatz 2009-07-24T17:32:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740931 Because there are no official standards for sustainable food, you need to ask the right questions to find the information you need to make the best choices for you and your family. There are generally . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:56:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740931 Diane Hatz 2009-07-17T21:56:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722521 With a long weekend approaching and (hopefully!) better weather around the country, people will be heading to the beach, mountains, and various vacation areas to relax and unwind. The Guide to Good . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:16:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722521 Diane Hatz 2009-06-26T22:16:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722518 As part of the Guide to Good Food series, I’ll be explaining different issues involved with both industrial and sustainable food and farming. Today we’re going to talk about genetic . . . Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:15:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722518 Diane Hatz 2009-06-26T22:15:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709253   Today we’re going to show you that it is possible to eat healthier on a budget, and we’re also going to talk a bit about the reality behind our food system. I recently saw . . . Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:57:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709253 Diane Hatz 2009-06-12T16:57:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702681 This week we’re going to look at the money we spend on food, particularly at the rising cost of products and how much we spend. In short, while food prices have gone up each year, the proportion . . . Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:21:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977702681 Diane Hatz 2009-06-05T21:21:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697082 Co-op grocery store in Ypsilanti, Michigan We've given you a few tips on how to stretch your food dollars (see Shop Sustainable - Money ). This week, we'll help you determine which local sustainable . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 14:20:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697082 Diane Hatz 2009-05-31T14:20:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689377 We’ve talked about finding sustainable food and how to find time to cook in previous posts. This week, we’re going to talk about money. Some sustainable food advocates seem to think we all . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 20:03:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689377 Diane Hatz 2009-05-22T20:03:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689375 Last week, we talked about how to find local sustainable food.  This week we’re going to look at the realities of eating sustainably when you have a busy life and not a lot of time. We . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 20:00:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689375 Diane Hatz 2009-05-22T20:00:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689370 When shopping for local, sustainable and/or organic food, there are several factors to take into account, including awareness, access, budget and time. Awareness First, you need to know what . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 19:57:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689370 Diane Hatz 2009-05-22T19:57:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683800 Farmstand at Sass Family Farm, Iowa City, Iowa So, you’ve learned a little about the issues, are convinced shopping sustainably is the way to go, but what do you do now? First, figure out . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 23:57:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683800 Diane Hatz 2009-05-15T23:57:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683798 In last week’s post, Sustainable v s. Industrial , we compared sustainable farming with industrial agriculture. This week, we have eight reasons why you should buy sustainable. 1. Tastes . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 23:55:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683798 Diane Hatz 2009-05-15T23:55:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683793 In the past two weeks, we’ve talked about sustainable and organic food, as well as industrial agriculture and factory farming in our Guide to Good Food. This week, we’re going to compare sustainable . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 23:52:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683793 Diane Hatz 2009-05-15T23:52:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683791 Last week we talked about sustainable and organic , and the difference between the two. This week, we’re going to delve into the real issue – factory farming and industrial agriculture. The differences . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 23:49:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683791 Diane Hatz 2009-05-15T23:49:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683756 Welcome to our first installment of Sustainable Table’s Guide to Good Food! I’d like to provide you with simple ways to shop smarter, eat healthier and make the best food choices for you and your family. . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 23:06:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683756 Diane Hatz 2009-05-15T23:06:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683750 Exactly what are sustainable farming and/or sustainable food, and what is organic agriculture? Those are questions I hear quite often. A general concept of organic has been seeping into the mainstream, . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 22:57:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683750 Diane Hatz 2009-05-15T22:57:31Z