Sula has the scoop. I guess institutional affiliation still counts for something in the press, as Laurino’s office has yet to return my phone call. Interestingly, in a note Mike forwarded me from a Laurino staffer publicist representing Laurino’s office, the resolution is called the “Community Garden Resolution.” Which may prove some sort of point about … Continued
Local food-policy wonks were scratching their heads this weekend at a New York Times report that the City Council has passed a “Green Food Resolution.” The news, it turned out, was premature — the nonbinding resolution, introduced by 39th ward alderman Margaret Laurino — hasn’t passed, it’s just in committee. But its provenance is still sort … Continued
Hungry Mag‘s Mike Nagrant, whose name is being bandied about as a longshot replacement for Frank Bruni, discovers Death’s Door.
I’ve been curious about Hull-House’s ongoing Re-Thinking Soup project ever since I heard about it this winter — but it wasn’t till they paired it with the Jam-Off that I managed to get moving. And you know what? It was pretty great. The organizers of the soup lunch and other endeavors, like a recent workshop on … Continued
[OK this may be the excuse I need to go check out the Hull-House soup event. I’m just reposting the announcement in full from the Advocates for Urban Agriculture Google group, as they seem to not have updated their web site in a while.] Calling all home preservationists, chefs, and lovers of jam! Summer Jam Off … Continued
It seems lately that everyone in town is busy blogging about fruits and vegetables, green roofs and gardens. Even Mayor Daley is getting in on the action. And they’re doing such a good job of it that I am embarrassed to add to the noise. But, hey! Check out these tomatoes! These luscious heirloom Stupices (“Stupix”? “Stupii”?) are … Continued
My review of Nightwood now out in the Reader. This wasn’t as hard as the Publican blurb, but it was close. There’s such a temptation, in assessing ridiculously high-profile spots like this, to be contrarian, to pick at every nit. No writer wants to be seen as a sheep, or a shill. And yet — … Continued
The worms have died. As has the kombucha. Now, kombucha mothers are like zucchini — some people can’t give ’em away fast enough. So while I am deflated by this failure at yet another project dubbed “idiot-proof” (and don’t even talk to me about no-knead bread) I’m pretty sure I can start over and recoup … Continued
[After this all bingo-related business to be tightly corralled on the Soup and Bread (and Bingo) blog.] 1) Recap of our inaugural Veggie Bingo night. With pix. Superfun! 2) It is true. You can now “follow” Soup and Bread (and Bingo) on “Twitter.” I am “@soupandbread.” 3) I feel dirty.
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