“I see nothing ahead for any of us”
“The Liberal Government’s budget will not see us merely ‘falling through the cracks’ — it will be the hand that pushes us through the cracks.”
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Even children can appreciate the bounties of harvest.
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Why local?
‘Eat local’ has become a bit of a buzzword over the past few years here in Newfoundland, yet we still import over 90 per cent of our fresh fruit and vegetables. Here’s why local food is so important.
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The Royal St. John’s Regatta: A User’s Guide
What is the Regatta, anyway?
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Where the Wild things are
Come and let me take you on a journey into nature’s grocery store. You don’t have to be in the woods to forage for artisanal produce. It’s abundant here in the city of St. John’s!
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Harvesting your own Newfoundland maple syrup
Maple syrup — the first harvest of Spring. With a few simple tools and a little bit of know-how, you too can enjoy the nectar of the gods, straight from your own backyard.
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Eating away at a problem
Japanese Knotweed has invaded Canada in a big way, Newfoundland included. One solution? Bite back.
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Lima in five observations [PERU]
Katherine shares five important observations that newcomers to Peru should be aware of.
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It’s spring and many things are growing. So too should our knowledge of local food and foraging.
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Elders share wisdom of food
A local group is unveiling a series of films that features Islanders eager to share traditional knowledge of food production, a basic life skill that’s fast fading into the past.
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Nutritious, local, and overlooked
Coastal cultures worldwide have made seaweed an integral part of their diet. Why haven’t we?
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The politics of butter [Travel]
Travel involves constant encounters with similarity and difference
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On wasting and wanting
Do you really need to throw that out?
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Let’s eat!
The Independent’s new food issues columnist muses on the challenges – and rewards – of food in this province
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Coming and going: Thoughts on what’s growing
Our columnist shares some parting thoughts
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Gardening 101.10
You’re working in partnership with nature, but nature is sometimes indifferent to the success of the joint venture. In fact, sometimes you’d swear nature was giving you the finger.
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