Food group meeting

20^th October 2011

 

Present: Marjory, Michael (part), Miko, Sanchia

 

While eating some very nice food….

 

Queens Park day apple pressing

Agreed we need more ‘talkers’ explaining what it’s about (and this applies to Transition events generally). Other suggestions are to have a map of local fruit trees; have a banner / sign / poster explaining harvesting; having more leaflets out…

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Food Group meeting June 15th 2011

 

Transition Town Kensal to Kilburn Present: Heather, John S, Maggie, Marjory, Matthew, Michael, Miko, Sanchia, Taaliba

 

Veg box scheme

John presented his idea of getting veg delivered by a farmer from within 30-40 miles, volunteers breaking the delivery down and either a collect or simple delivery. Pointed to Stoke Newington as a success (600 customers) and suggested South…

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Nettle pesto

 

 

Pick only the younger leaves at the tip of the plant until early June (later if you see more young leave coming through). Older leaves are not so tasty. Wash well and remove the tougher stems.

 

Stinging nettles are tasty and nutritious: 5.5% protein and 2.3% iron.

 

Ingredients: nettles, oil, nuts, lemon, garlic, salt

 

You can use Kent cobnuts, brazil nuts, pine nuts, ground almonds or walnuts. We…

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I just found this via a fairly reliable website and think it's worth reading, in light of what we saw at the recent showing of Food Inc. at the Lexi. Obviously, the law hasn't been passed yet but it still makes for interesting reading:

http://foodfreedom.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/s-510-is-hissing-in-the-grass/#more-1828

Experts Warn of Impending Phosphorus Crisis

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,690450-2,00.html