Food & Wine

What is a GMO and why should you care? How much pesticide is on your peach? Why should you even care if the wine you are drinking is organic? What kind of restaurants should you be supporting and why? Mrs. Green will shock, delight, inform and challenge you. Trust me.

Radio Shows

Manish Shad & Roxanne Garcia: Tucson Farmers Market

03.06.10

This show highlights the three Farmers Markets operated by these two outstanding individuals.

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Mrs. Green's News

07.23.10
Being Green: Not ALWAYS Fun

Few things make me happier than being the voice of green – most of the time. When I read an article recently about a comprehensive study that found dangerous levels of lead in kids’ juices and snacks, I knew I had to share it and I felt like Kermit – sometimes it’s just not easy being green.

05.20.10
My Function Drink Story

Last week while I was in LA, I met with a young man named Josh Simon.  He is the co-founder of a company called Function Drinks (www.functiondrinks.com) I met with him because I drink one Function Light Weight every day (a basic Function Freak) and I thank my friend Kimberly Clements every day for giving me [...]

05.14.10
You Are What You Eat (and you are not a bug!)

In keeping with my merry month of May theme of REDUCE as the first “R” – I invite you to consider reducing the amount of pesticides you eat on a daily basis.

03.06.10
Top Ten Foods to Buy Organic

To your health! Remember – baby steps.

Blog

09.03.10
No Green Eggs and Maybe Even No Ham
05.20.10
My Function Drink Story
04.22.10
Mrs. Green’s FIRST guest blog!
04.01.10
Where is your Ike’s?
03.11.10
Coke Adds Life? The On-going Green Conundrum

Links and Resources

Love Food, Hate Waste offers ideas on turning leftovers into great-tasting meals.

 
 

The Food Conspiracy Co-op

Did you know that the community-owned Food Conspiracy Co-op in Tucson, Arizona has offered natural, whole foods with minimal packaging since 1971? That this natural food store is committed to buying locally produced goods and supporting area farmers? That along with an entirely organic produce department, the Food Conspiracy Co-op also offers the most extensive bulk selection in town? Did you know that to the extent possible, the Food Co-op labels everything on their shelves to disclose information about genetically modified foods (GMOs)?  Did you know that their Director of Outreach, Torey Ligon provides Mrs. Green with tons of great information and about ideas for guests on Mrs. Green’s radio show?  Hope that your knowing will encourage you to support your local Food Co-op!