Our Philosophy

Our approach is interdisciplinary and rooted in nutritional ecology, a term inspired by the indomitable Dr. Joan Gussow, known as the “matriarch of the eat-locally-think-globally food movement” by the New York Times. The notion of nutritional ecology examines the “biological, technical, social, scientific, and commercial matrices in which the production, purchasing, and consumption of food is embedded” (J.D. Gussow, The Feeding Web, 1978).

In other words, we examine food in its entirety within an interconnected web and never within isolation.

Our mission is tied to our beliefs that:

• The current food system is broken and unless each of us does something about it, our species and our planet are in serious trouble
• Good recipes not only taste good, but also promote the sustainability of culture, a fair food system, and the Earth

From multiple perspectives, our writers hope to raise awareness that the following not only lead to tastier and happier eating occasions, but also promote health, the economy, environmental stewardship, fair and responsible labor, and vibrant communities:

• Eat locally, organically, and seasonally as best we can;
• Learn to cook and minimize overly processed foods;
• Keep everything in moderation;
• Shop and consume consciously and mindfully;
• Celebrate and share culture and tradition;
• Care;
• Care not only about yourself.

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