Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Residents gather at Bethesda Green to talk about localizing the food supply chain in Montgomery County.
Despite a cold morning and icy sidewalks, over 70 county residents spent this past Saturday at Bethesda Green talking about increasing the amount of locally grown food in Montgomery County and watching a live stream of TEDx Manhattan’s ‘Changing the Way We Eat’. Organized by Bethesda Green, Full Plate Ventures, and Slow Food D.C., Full Plate Ventures principal Cheryl Kollin welcomed the group by saying, “This is the only viewing party organized in the entire D.C. metropolitan area.” It was a day to listen to speakers at the cutting edge of our national debate about local food, hear from individuals working to change the way we eat in the D.C. area, and meet others interested in and committed to local food. Building on the 2011 TEDx …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
How local green entrepreneurs stayed green in 2011 and what they’ll continue in 2012
Patch recently asked one simple question of area individuals who bring greener living to Bethesda through their entrepreneurship and their passion for saving our planet: "Living a greener lifestyle is often about finding new ways to be green and continually adjusting how you live. What have you added or changed in the past year that you’ll continue to do in 2012 in either your business or your personal life?" We hope these amazing responses will inspire you to make changes in 2012! Seth Goldman, President and TeaEO, Honest Tea. "I think the biggest change for me this year has been to make biking to work my primary commute. In past years, I was more dependent on the car because I usually had to pick up or drop off one of my sons, or run …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Foodem.com helps chefs at restaurants, hotels and schools find the local food they need for farm-to-table menus -- and it's catching on in Bethesda.
Chef Tony’s restaurant hosted D.C. Digital Week’s "Local Food Goes Digital" on Monday evening. The event, organized by Cheryl Kollin, principal of Full Plate Ventures, showcased the efforts of Foodem.com founder Kash Rehman to connect local farms with Washington, D.C.-area chefs and restaurants. Chef Tony Marciante prepared a special menu of local foods for the evening, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Montgomery Countryside Alliance. Growing Demand for Local Food a Challenge for Local Restaurants, Hospitals and Schools Kollin spoke about the growing demand for local food in Maryland and across the country. “The local food industry has grown by $3 billion in the past nine years,” said Kollin, “And 77 percent of Marylanders …
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Chef Tony Marciante prepares a delicious dinner showcasing locally available ingredients.
Chef Tony’s was the setting for Monday’s Savor Local Flavor – Dinner at Chef Tony’s, a special dinner prepared from local ingredients and served to 30 very lucky guests who gathered to discuss and enjoy the benefits of local cuisine prepared by the talented Chef Tony Marciante. The dinner was the final event in the "On the Farm, Around the Table" series hosted by Bethesda Green and Full Plate Ventures. The evening, during which Chef Tony’s dinner held center stage, was a fitting end to the series’ focus on the rewards of working with local farmers to increase the availability of locally produced foods for Montgomery County’s residents, restaurants and stores. The series launched with a breakfast discussion in Bethesda about the successes…
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
A Sunday breakfast and panel discussion informed Bethesdans about creating a sustainable food system in Montgomery County.
Sunday, a group of local residents, advocates, and food industry professionals met at Bethesda Green for the first of three events in the group's "On the Farm, Around the Table" series. Hosted by Bethesda Green and Full Plate Ventures, Sunday’s event, entitled “Closing the Loop in Our Food System – Let’s discuss over breakfast!” attracted a large group. Attendees first enjoyed a breakfast of quiches, fruits, breads, jam and butter made from local foods and produce. After breakfast the group listened to a panel of area experts talk about efforts to create a sustainable food system in Montgomery County. The panel focused on successes as well as roadblocks that challenge a sustainable food system in the county. Panelists included Montgomery…
Monday, August 8, 2011
The "On the Farm, Around the Table" series is a chance to meet, thank and encourage the people increasing our access to locally produced food.
“We can be a model for the country. The demand is like the ocean. We need to get more in the ground and support the people who are doing it already.” – Kristina Bostick, Montgomery Countryside Alliance, Changing the Way We Eat in Montgomery County "On The Farm, Around The Table" Series a Chance to Meet Local Food Heroes On the Farm, Around the Table is a chance to meet and eat with a stellar group of local farmers, chefs, health professionals, conservationists and entrepreneurs – and have some great meals in the meantime. This is a group that is passionate about increasing the availability of locally produced food in Bethesda and Montgomery County, and many have achieved a great deal already. Come and see first-hand what they’ve …
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6:38 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
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