Food Archive

19 March

Congressman Tim Ryan Wants to Start a Food Revolution

Written by Don Carr

When it comes to changing the food system, Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) might be the most outspoken member of Congress yet. Now in his sixth term, Ryan is the author of Real Food Revolution, Healthy Eating, Green Groceries, and the Return of the American Family Farm. Former President Bill Clinton describes the book as “a straightforward and much-needed...

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11 December

The Sioux Chef Wants to Bring Pre-Colonial Cuisine to the People

Written by Don Carr

First published at Civil Eats: Chef Sean Sherman grew up Ogallala Sioux on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. After working his way up through a number of kitchens in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sherman decided he needed to strike out on his own. In April, he launched his event catering business as “The Sioux Chef.” And he’s working...

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18 November

The White House Garden

Written by Don Carr

Last week I had the privilege of accompanying an American University class on the final White House Garden tour of the year. My three takeaways from the tour: Small garden, huge symbol The space really is quite small, which compared to its impact in the national conversation on food and farming underscores its symbolic nature....

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