The June opening of Tender Greens in Point Loma brought a welcome new addition to San Diego’s Farm to Table scene. Located in up-and-coming Liberty Station, it was tricky to find, but well worth looking for. Phil and I were recently invited to check out the restaurant, and I was fortunate enough speak with Eric [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on October 2nd, 2008 under
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With a little planning ahead, a relatively small number of organic ingredients can be transformed into several days worth of satisfying meals without breaking the bank. Using whole ingredients, i.e. whole chicken verses chicken breast, allows you to get more for your money. You end up spending a greater percentage of your budget on the [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on September 18th, 2008 under
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Have you seen the pro high fructose corn syrup television ads recently? There is one that takes place at a child’s birthday party. A happy, smiling mom is pouring some sort of generic looking “fruit punch” from a gallon jug as another mom walks into the frame.
Posted by Renée Woodring on September 11th, 2008 under
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Over Labor Day weekend, San Francisco played host to the first annual convention of Slow Food Nation. While I was unable to attend the historic gathering in celebration of American food traditions, my sister was lucky enough to stumble across the event while passing through the city on her vacation. She had the opportunity to [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on September 4th, 2008 under
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