Welcome to Feel Good Food

…a blog about Ethical Eating in Moral Minefield. What and how to eat are questions many of us face in a world where everyone’s got an opinion – especially the ones who want to sell you stuff. Join me as I sort through all the messaging muck, and share practical tools on how to eat well with the earth and each other in mind. From tackling the issues and spotlighting food system heroes, to recipes and Do It Yourself projects to help you spend less and live more, this blog’s for you.

Latest Posts

Worldly Veggies Take Root in Scarborough

Good things are growing in some unlikely places in Scarborough. Picture a local schoolyard and rooftop where fresh vegetables are being cultivated. But don’t just picture lettuce and tomatoes; these east-end gardens are growing much more than that. They are home to a harvest of okra, callaloo, Asian eggplant, and yard-long beans—crops that are more likely to be seen in specialty grocery stores than sprouting up from Southern Ontario soil.

Featured Post

Do the Math Challenge: Eating to Thrive

Today I am thinking about how food helps us thrive, and how my privilege is preventing me from fully putting myself in the shoes of those who depend social assistance. My conclusion? Poverty is like a big pit – it’s easy to fall into but really hard to get out of. So if you’re going to try and climb out of it, you better eat a damn good breakfast!

Asides

• DID YOU KNOW... that the skins on raw almonds are hard for our bodies to digest? When eating raw almonds, try not to eat more than 10 at a time. Or, soak them for several hours/overnight and squeeze the skins right off! ...
• After four days of feasting on good food and digesting some new ideas at the Tatamagouche Free School in Nova Scotia, I am totally sold(?) on the concept of Free Schools. They are starting to pop up across the country - now offered through the Falls Brook Centre in New Brunswick, in Vancouver, and even in Ontario (I think Guelph is following a more ongoing free school model) . ...
• The recently formed Center for Agricultural Economy is helping bring together a burgeoning local sustainable food system here in Northern Vermont. With all the key players gung ho - from farmers, composters, restaurateurs, and a supportive community - some big changes are happening in this small town. ...