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Dinner Under the Stars with CT NOFA

Jun 08, 2017 05:00PM

On June 10 from 5 to 10pm, the Connecticut Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (CT NOFA) will host its Farm Fling & Awards ...

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Brewing a Bigger Deal with New Coffee Bar

Jun 08, 2017 04:58PM

Already known for its premium organic coffee roaster, Ed Freedman has taken his Shearwater brand to the next level by opening up the Shearwa...

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Backyard Pizza Party: Grill Scrumptious Pizzas and Flatbreads

May 31, 2017 12:24PM ● By Claire O’Neil

With these tips and recipes, it’s easy to use your backyard grill to make fantastic healthy summer meals.

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Ginger Relieves Infected Root Canals: Natural Oral Health Treatment

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

A paste of ginger extract slashed infection colonies by two-thirds in a lab study of teeth extracted from Sudanese root canal patients.

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Safe and Smart: Clarity for Expiration Dates on Food

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Two food-industry trade groups have settled on just two phrases to communicate food safety: ‘Use By’ to indicate perishability and ‘Best if Used By” to indicate peak flavor.

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Mock Meats: Vegetarian Protein Options on the Rise

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Companies worldwide are racing to produce juicy plant-based protein alternatives that have the taste and feel of meat.

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Training in Sustainable Nutrition and Gardening

May 02, 2017 12:07AM

Become immersed in sustainable food practices through a year-long program from The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN). The program b...

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Fairfield Film Screening of What the Health

May 02, 2017 12:03AM

Presented by Catch A Healthy Habit Café, the What the Health documentary will be screened on May 10 from 7:30 to 9:45pm at Showcase Cinemas ...

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Celebrating the Remarkable Tomato

May 01, 2017 11:58PM

Hosted by White Flower Farm in Morris, the 12th Annual Great Tomato Celebration will feature dozens of varieties of heirloom, beefsteak and ...

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Food Matters for Inner Peace

May 01, 2017 11:51PM

Join Cora Ragaini, RDN, RYT, for an evening of reflection into your body, mind and spirit on May 11 from 7-8:30pm at Wainwright House in Rye...

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Buy Fresh Direct from Producers at Shelton CT Farmers Market

May 01, 2017 11:48PM ● By Lisa Cheney

Not the usual Connecticut Farmers Market, all produce and products at the Shelton CT Farmers Market, located at 100 Canal Street in Shelton,...

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Milk Minus the Moo: Evaluating Alternatives to Dairy

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM ● By Judith Fertig

Soy, rice, hemp, almond, coconut—with so many plant options to cow milk available we need a guide to the pros and cons of each.

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Garden Co-Op Orientation at SunRaven

Apr 01, 2017 05:14AM

The garden co-op at SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine, a healing and wellness center in Bedford, New York, provides more than a typical co...

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Farmers Market Coop Open in Ridgefield

Apr 01, 2017 04:06AM

Ridgefielders looking for organic, natural foods and fresh local produce are in luck. Farmers Market Cooperative recently opened its doors a...

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Drinking More Water Improves Food Intake: Impacts Overall Calories and Nutritional Value

Mar 31, 2017 10:21AM

People that drink more water in the course of a day tend to eat less, especially fat, sugar, and sodium, a University of Illinois study found.

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Sage Linked to Cognitive Health: Helps to Preserve Mental Function

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

Australian scientists report that sage appears to preserve memory by inhibiting changes to an enzyme that’s key in cognitive functions.

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Petroleum-Free: Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

To replace plastic consumer waste, innovators have created a food wrap made of milk casein and a six-pack ring made of barley and wheat.

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Growing Organics: Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

Spurred by rising consumer demand, organic farmland in the U.S. increased 11 percent in two years.

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Eggs-pert Advice: How to Buy Good Eggs from Happy Hens

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By Judith Fertig

By knowing what the terms on egg cartons mean, we can pick fresh, delicious eggs produced by hens raised in humane conditions.

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Gather with Organic Farm, Food and Garden Enthusiasts

Mar 02, 2017 08:53PM

Farmers, landscapers, foodies, gardeners and community leaders convene at CT NOFA’s 35th Annual Winter Conference to learn innovative practi...

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