Monthly Archives: January 2011

Young Foodies: Elana Taubman

Posted on January 27, 2011 by realtimefarms

I met Elana Taubman during our sophomore year at the University of Michigan in Environment 270, taught by Ivette Perfecto. Throughout the semester, Ivette continued to return to a focus on the urban/organic agricultural revolution in Cuba, which she pointed … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried: A Pomegranate?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by realtimefarms

Pomegranates are tasty fruits, and the edible part is actually the pulp-encompassed seeds. In the United States they are mainly grown in warmer places like California, so they are a treat that I don’t often buy for myself. Luckily though … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried: Rutabagas?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lisaatrealtimefarms

Have you? Or have you just walked by the waxy little orbs of root vegetable thinking, “those purple turnips over there look awfully pretty” or “I guess I’ll just get more carrots, you can’t go wrong with carrots” or “Root … Continue reading →

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Slow-Food Fast-Food

Posted on January 17, 2011 by realtimefarms

Since grassroots organization Slow Food was founded 21 years ago, “slow food” has been coined as a term that describes good food that is sourced with consideration and carefully prepared with respect for the ingredients and the final product. As … Continue reading →

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Applications Open! Food Warriors Summer Internship Program

Posted on January 10, 2011 by cararosaen

Real Time Farms (LLC) is a social enterprise that aims to bring transparency to our food system. (Help make it happen!) Our online local food guide helps consumers learn where their food comes from, whether eating in or eating out. … Continue reading →

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Pike Place Market

Posted on January 6, 2011 by lisaatrealtimefarms

Hello from Seattle! I took a walk to Pike Place Market today. As you may know, Pike Place Market is a huge Seattle attraction, featuring fellas flinging fish, the first Starbucks, unique shops, and stalls filled with produce and food … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried: a Black Radish?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by realtimefarms

I’d never tried a black radish before, in fact, I thought it was a beet upon first glance at the farmers market. The friendly folks at Garden Works quickly set me straight though, and mentioned that it was a good … Continue reading →

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