Farming failures, foraging fortunes
No matter how successful your garden, there’s always something wild growing right around the corner.
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Potato Potato examines food in Newfoundland and Labrador, from local trends to sustainability issues and everything in between.
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Raspberry cascade
Jam, pie, preserves, tea, wine, or just fresh – however you want to consume them, the sweet seasonal treat is abundant and ripe for the picking in most parts of the province.
Cheep thrills
Recent headlines regarding abandoned chickens blame urban ‘hipster farmers’, but there’s more to the story…
Foodie
What makes a ‘foodie,’ – a willingness to try anything, or an appreciation for the food you consume?
Eating away at a problem
Japanese Knotweed has invaded Canada in a big way, Newfoundland included. One solution? Bite back.
Water at stake?
If we accept that water is a basic human right, why do we allow our governments to give it away while neglecting to provide drinkable water to people and communities across the province and country?
Food sovereignty and other priorities
While many are benefiting from the province’s move toward a full-on energy economy, there is little hope for future generations, who will wonder why we didn’t think of them by investing in a sustainable food secure and food sovereign future.
Tentalizing meals on the trail
It’s spring and many things are growing. So too should our knowledge of local food and foraging.
Nutritious, local, and overlooked
Coastal cultures worldwide have made seaweed an integral part of their diet. Why haven’t we?
Setting intentions for Spring and beyond
Small changes in our everyday lives make a big difference in the course of a year
