Gigi Berardi reads from FoodWISE, on biodiversity, and success stories of plant breeding for taste, nutrition, sustainability in the COVID era. See: The Bread Lab. She also mentions (and recommends) Liz Carlisle’s book Lentil Underground. Image: The Bread Lab (website)
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FoodWISE, diversity, Italy’s young and old
I read from FoodWISE, on biodiversity, but mentions compassion, which extends to all sectors of our populations. See: Italy’s young and old
FoodWISE, biodiversity, sweet tomatoes, Mennonite farmers, and a very bold dance company
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, about biodiversity and the old-order Mennonite farmers she lived with, but then extends that to the world of dance—her other great passion. Very bold is Olivier Wevers and his Whim W’Him dancers, as they announce their all-digital 2020-2021 season. Search for: “SEATTLE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY WHIM W’HIM LAUNCHES ALL-DIGITAL SEASON 11…
FoodWISE—meat or no meat? Feast or famine?
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE and introduces the controversial topic of eating meat. And offers this New York Times article by Winnie Hu: Feast or famine? Its endless isn’t it? News stories on toilet paper and toilet brushes—gone. Frustrated shoppers and empty shelves. Flour—gone. Yeast‚ limited to one package per customer. Is it a Martha Stewart…
FoodWISE, coronavirus, hunger
Gigi Berardi reads from the Introduction to FoodWISE, and on how we need to be creative in our shopping and cooking choices—making do with less. This is especially true given our current Coronavirus pandemic. Those of us with resources—our country, in particular—need to plan for continued pandemic and serious supply chain shortfalls. By planning now,…
FoodWISE and cultural differences—resilience and coronavirus
Gigi Berardi reads from FoodWISE about cultural upbringing and cultural information, and shares about her cultural upbringing. She emphasizes that although many of her references are to the Pacific Northwest, her FoodWISE thinking has been developed by living elsewhere. Exposure to other cultures—including Kerala and Varanasi, India—informs all that she does. The huge numbers…
FoodWISE and resilience—Whole while growing
Gigi Berardi reads a page from FoodWISE (Reading Resilience in FoodWISE), talks about her “virtual book events,” and introduces an article recent published on her work—resilience in the age of coronavirus. Article: Gigi’s “Bite of Wisdom”
Farming and Fishing in the Age of Coronavirus
Gigi Berardi reads about technology, farms, and communities in FoodWISE. She mentions Marjorie Spock, whose work and role in the environmental effects of DDT was uncovered in research conducted by Dan McKanan of the Harvard Divinity School, and then wonders about challenges in the fishing industry in the era of coronavirus—can the fishing industry stay…
FoodWISE eating on a budget
I read from FoodWISE, introducing whole farming systems (Gigi reads FoodWISE). I mention speaking with a wonderfully inquisitive, knowledgeable, and articulate group of students today—Net Impact at Western Washington University—about eating on a budget. It’s not difficult to do! And, yes, it can be FoodWISE! • Many of us can get by with less food….
FoodWISE Sheep
Gigi Berardi reads about whole in FoodWISE, including the pastured sheep products that she and her partner, Jim, produce. Managing the grass itself is a full-time job! She talks about some of the challenges this represents. See: Gigi reads about whole, sheep, cheese. There’s something very calm, though, about being a shepherd. The New…