What you learn from this week's Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show might shock and surprise you on Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show, Episode 299! ***TRIGGER ALERT - The following show discusses global warming, and mentions meat production processes.***
You may want to pay attention to what goes into your body, including where the foods and beverages you consume are grown and raised. This is one of the things that Ecologist Mark J. Easter discussed on the show and in his newly published book, "The Blue Plate: A Food Lover's Guide to Climate Chaos." The impact that microbes have, whether negative or positive, on Earth's environment can change based on actions we take. In his book, he combines his years of research and experience in his field and focuses his attention on what fuels Earth's carbon emissions crisis, and how we can help reverse the cycle through our consumption of food. He breaks down each chapter like a plate of food while attending a dinner party, combining his scientific knowledge with personal history and stories. If nothing else, it may change your mind and view on where you buy, eat, and discard your meals and perhaps inspire you after reading Mark's book, "The Blue Plate."(https://www.patagonia.com/product/the-blue-plate-a-food-lovers-guide-to-climate-chaos/)
There is clearly a significant theme for this week's show, and what better way is there to highlight regenerative and sustainable farms than focus on an author who is aiming to heal the Earth through what we grow and eat, as well as spotlighting a group that are looking for the most nutrient-dense, organic agricultural and farms.
So, stay tuned to hear from Matt Kirchner, one of the Co-Owners for Local Bound Collective (LBC). LBC consists of like-minded individuals who wanted to organize a way for organic and sustainably-focused farmers to offer their produce, meats, and products to be available for restaurants, grocery stores, and markets in one place! Matt has worked on farms and inside local grocer chains, and saw a need to advocate for organic farmers who offer bountiful produce, meats, and cheeses so they can help connect restaurants & stores to their local farms. Their initiative also helps to reduce food waste: It aids in providing farm-fresh products for consumers to purchase at local stores, with an eye on the details of the business' needs. IG: https://www.instagram.com/localbound.pa/Web: https://philly-hub.localline.ca/shop
I also popped on to highlight some of Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show guests who focus on maintaining and supporting the farm-to-table, regenerative, organic, and sustainable agriculture & livestock practices. Later, I also dropped some information on some of the places that I've recently found during my driving adventures, which includes restaurants and fast-casual eateries & bakeries in NY, NJ, and DE. So listen to the last short segment in case you want to visit some of the spots that I've been to!