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Highlights: Food for Thought

Published on March 2, 2014 By Emily. Updated on March 2, 2014

I spent most of yesterday on the couch, doing school work and watching the live stream of the TEDx Manhattan event “Changing the way we eat”.  It was a really interesting collection of speakers who mixed information I already knew and believed with new content and updated ways of looking at things.  As expected, I feel re-focused and motivated in my quest to eat better and know more about my food and where it’s coming from.  The entire day’s worth of talks can be seen here, but I’ve embedded a few of my favorite videos below for your enjoyment (and education): 

Speaker 16 – Ken Cook (EWG Database)

Speaker 14 – Clint Smith (Resilience: Reframing the Narrative Around Our Students)

Speaker 1: Peggy Neu (Meatless Monday: a simple idea goes global)

And, as always, I’ve been attempting to stem the tide of interesting articles that are constantly coming my way.  Last week was really busy for me and this weekend wasn’t much better, but I got a little reading in.  Some of the posts that have made me think:

Why The ‘Non-GMO’ Label Is Organic’s Frenemy (NPR)

Why I Make My Children’s Favorite Meal When They Are Being Bad (The Kitchn)

First of the Month: Counting Calories (thoughts on the new labeling laws from Alana on Eating from the Ground Up)

Nearly 500 Ways to Make a Yoga Mat Sandwich (EWG)

SnackSafely.com Closing the Allergen Contamination Knowledge Gap (Food Navigator)

Oxfam’s Behind the Brand website (via CNN’s Eatocracy)

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Always a magical night at Gardens Aglow at @coasta Always a magical night at Gardens Aglow at @coastalmainebotanicalgardens.
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My love of tea, especially chai, is no secret. New My love of tea, especially chai, is no secret. New on the blog: the chai mix recipe from @thekitchn that I use to create my own chai blend at home. 
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We finally got to cross @eatatbluebird off my rest We finally got to cross @eatatbluebird off my restaurant list tonight for a belated birthday celebration. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. 
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Despite the cool temperatures and wet weather, we Despite the cool temperatures and wet weather, we had another fantastic year at @freshgrassfestival. I can never get over how, in addition to all the incredible music, the event features a great venue (@massmoca), delicious food from mostly local vendors, a great local beer tent and bar stocked with @berkshiremtdist and a kid-friendly atmosphere including a @kidspacemm art tent.
Shout-out to some of my favorite acts of the day @ajleebluesummit, @cj_field with @gregcaproni and @theblacklegacyproject.

Looking forward to next year!
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I am literally weeks behind in my work life and my I am literally weeks behind in my work life and my blog posts, but I just hit publish on my end of August/beginning of September meal plans! Some blogging progress is better than none! Click the link below or visit my profile to see how we used these 2 CSA pick ups from @mightyfoodfarm.
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We made our annual trip to @thebistrobox in Great We made our annual trip to @thebistrobox in Great Barrington today, bringing along our 6 year old for the first time. 
Pictured: onion rings, pressed Cubano, BOX burger, raspberry mint iced tea/ (huge) side of fries, grilled hot dog, strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious and my daughter especially enjoyed trying out the lawn games.
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New on the blog: a list of everything I made for d New on the blog: a list of everything I made for dinner this week. A double @mightyfoodfarm CSA pick up plus hosting my in-laws for dinner resulted in me actually planning quality meals.
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I had the opportunity to visit the Bridge of Flowe I had the opportunity to visit the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls this morning. It was as beautiful as I remembered and a great morning for hanging out with some friends.
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