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“sustainability” Category

The Greening of Wine and the future of sustainability

December 19, 2008

Remy Charest's interesting post about Bordeaux, carbon and biodynamics is aptly titled, "It's not easy being green." In an time of growing eco-awareness,... MORE


Sulfites and wine- allergies are debateable, but the impact on flavor is clear

December 8, 2008

Sulfite has been used in the production of wine for centuries. Winemakers view sulfite as a tool to control the amount of oxygen that comes in contact with... MORE


Local eating and sustainability- a Japanese perspective

December 1, 2008

I saw this video on the interesting, Vancouver-based blog , Rocks and Water. The video is from a decidedly political perspective, with a focus on food security,... MORE


Save the last working urban farm in Vancouver- University of British Columbia Farm dinner

November 22, 2008

8 guests joined us to raise money for UBC Farm on November 20, 2008. The dinner went well and it looks like the Save the Farm Campaign is working! At the... MORE


Wine, SlowFood and a path to true sustainability

November 14, 2008

Anthony Nicalo spoke with students at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy last week about farming, sustainability and the wine business.... MORE


US election- if you are still undecided, consider your supper table. Obama is listening

November 3, 2008

Could a stroll through the White House lawn someday look like this? Have you seen the "Farmer in Chief" article in the NYT? I wrote about it a couple of weeks ago,... MORE