Category Archives: Diet & Climate

Basmati Rice Salad

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Marcia Shaffer

Basmati Rice Salad 1 cup brown basmati rice 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons safflower oil, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound extra firm tofu, cubed small 2 medium … Continue reading →

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange

4 med. Sweet potatoes (1.5 #) peeled & cubed 1 inch 1 large red onion, chopped 4 Tbsp olive oil, Salt & Pepper 1 T minced jalapeno 1 clove garlic, peeled 2 limes, juiced 2 C cooked black beans 1 … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Dried Beans

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Ingredients Any amount of dried beans (Other than lentils) 2 teaspoon salt per pound of beans, divided Aromatics, like fresh herbs, a bay leaf, peeled garlic, or minced onion.  Herb options to try: 4-5 long stems of sage, winter savory, … Continue reading →

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Rice salad

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Charlene Lange

This is a great way to use odds and ends in your refrigerator or to make for a gathering. Rice Salad Combine cut up tomatoes, onions, firm tofu, and cucumber with rice, guacamole, humus red pepper and peas.

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On line farmer’s market, support local farmers

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Charlene Lange

https://orders.fieldtofamily.org/Index From Iowa City Parks and Rec and Field to Family: We are excited to announce that Field to Family is partnering with the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation to offer an online contact-free farmers market this growing season! Field to Family … Continue reading →

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Granny’s Gems 2

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Granny’s Gems offers simple solutions for everyday life to save our planet, ourselves, and for future generations. These solutions will save money, save our environment, find alternatives, and reduce the chemicals that are all around us. Each one of us … Continue reading →

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CAFO Article from AP – Nat’l Publicity

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Katharine

Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers John Flesher – ASSOCIATED PRESS  (Page 2A of PC on 10 Feb 2020) AKRON, Iowa – In recent years, Fred Zenk built two barns housing about 2,400 hogs between them – long, … Continue reading →

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Vegan Presentation at our monthly meeting January 2020

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Katharine

The Role of Veganism in Reversing Climate Change 100 Grannies Meeting January 28, 2020 By Carol Throckmorton, RD/LD (retired) (Power Point) Handouts: Plant-Based-Model – Balanced Nutri Sol. Ingredient-Substitution-Chart Egg Replacements Plant-based-Protein-Infographic Cheese-Trap-Infographic-6oopx Where do vegans get their protein Protein Handout … Continue reading →

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2020 Johnson County Food Policy Council Forum Land Access and Beyond

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Hi Community Food and Agriculture supporters! The Johnson County Food Policy Council invites you to our 6th annual public forum to learn about the Land Access Program at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm and to give feedback for future … Continue reading →

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Edible Plant Sale April 25, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange

Saturday, Robert A Lee Community Center, Iowa City, 9 to 11:30 am Happy plants: 100% local, 100% organic. Get a jump on your plant shopping at the Backyard Abundance plant sale fundraiser. • Vegetables, herbs, berries and pollinator-friendly plants. • … Continue reading →

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