Emily
The New Face of Farming
I take a closer look at the lives of a diverse collection of young women farmers and the positive impact they are having on sustainable food production while taking part in a highly rewarding vocation. This is the expanded version of an article that appears in the Winter 2012 issue of Shameless Magazine.
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.
I’m riding in a bike-a-thon! Please pledge me!
Food & bikes together again. I’m helping raise money on the West End Food Co-op’s “Ride for Real Food.” Read on for a shameless plug to help me reach my fundraising target!
The West End Food Co-op: Riding on Real Food
The West End Food Co-op is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to build a new kitchen space to serve the Parkdale community. My article originally appeared on Dandyhorse Magazine’s blog.
Toasted Coconut Ice Cream
I’m on a mission this summer to do some amazing things with my ice cream maker. Here is dispatch #1 of deliciousness.
In season and in your neighbourhood
Here in Southern Ontario, local fruits and veggies are beginning to make their way in droves to our local farmers’ markets. Asparagus, lettuces, chard, garlic scapes, beans, peas…the list goes on. But look no further than your neighbourhood fruit trees and a whole other harvest may be ripe for the picking!
West End Food Coop is getting closer to home
My neighbourhood is about to get a really awesome neighbour. The West End Food Coop aims to open a multi-faceted food hub in Parkdale by the end of the year that will house a grocery store and classroom. A real “think global act local” solution to food insecurity and globalization.
Add some Spring to your Stoop!
Whether you live a high rise or have a sprawling yard, container gardening can be for you. Try these simple DIY instructions for how to grow your own greens. But start soon before it gets too hot!
Emily’s Whole Foods Rant
Cuban food was mostly healthy and whole foods based. Back in Canada, however, real food seems harder to come by. Please indulge me as I rant.
Cuba: Complicated Questions
For many a left winger, Cuba stands as a fascinating example of successful socialism. With its grassroots anti-capitalist revolution founded on ideals of agrarian reform, education and culture for all, it´s hard not to find Cuba´s story compelling. Yet behind many a Che Guevara poster lies another perspective on Cuba – one that runs counter [...]
Update from Cuba
I’ve been in Cuba over two weeks now and it’s about time I wrote another post! Internet has indeed been frustrating to access – it’s expensive and there is always a line up so writing eloquent communiqués has been impossible. But I am now back in Havana and am able to calmly type something up [...]
Surprise! I’m in Cuba!
Pinch me, this must be a dream. I’m pretty sure I haven’t slept in 40 hours…maybe I am sleep walking. Somehow, I went from fearing frostbite while biking in Chilly Toronto to fearing sunburn while riding my bike in the sunny streets to Havana. I do, in fact, know exactly how I got here. A [...]
Vegetables for Breakfast?
If you actually took my advice and made the Death by Brownie recipe from last week, you will more than likely be feeling a little pudgy from the fudgey. Which is why I thought busting out an old recipe for a Green Smoothie would be just the antidote for a body in need of some cleansing.
Death by Brownie
If you plan on making these highly addictive brownies, I suggest digging out those dorky elastic-waist pants for the occasion. It’s totally worth the indulgence.
Sourcing Local Food in the Dead of Winter
Despite the blustery cold *appearance* of winter, local food is still bountiful…if you know where to find it. Here’s a guide on where to find local food in Toronto throughout the winter, including a listing of winter CSAs, farmers’ markets, and grocery stores.
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