Not far from the tree

6-8-2010

Toronto has launched a project to prevent local grown fruit to perish. Volunteers pick fruit in the gardens of people who do not want to do this themselves. One third of the fruit is meant for the owner, one third goes to the volunteers and one third goes to charities in the area.

Mind your foodmiles!

6-8-2010

Food often travels long distances before it ends up on your plate, while there are so many local amenities. The ‘Healthy Town’ campaign makes people aware of this, by organizing festivals in cities. At these festivals they prepare meals for all visitors using only local products.

Dominos goes transparant

5-8-2010

Domino’s pizza goes for transparency on their new website. Here you will find information about nutrition, suppliers, and their trucks.

Eco-friendly dining on the water

3-8-2010

At the False Creek Yacht Club in Vancouver it is now possible to dine in socialy responsible way on the water. The boat floats on 16.72 plastic 2 liter bottles. The main purposel is to make people aware of the amount of plastic floating in the ocean. Every evening, a 6-course organic menu is prepared by C Catering.

Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver

2-8-2010

Jamie Oliver has been creating awareness about what children eat sometimes now. His latest initiative is an online video contest where anyone can submit ideas. On October 8th , the winning project will be announced.

Popbar

1-8-2010

The Popbar in New York is a new addition to Carmine Street in New York. The cream, sorbet and yogurt ice creams are handmade.

For true heroes…

1-8-2010

For men who are not allowed to buy real swords, this barbecue sword is a nice alternative. The sword of 19-inches long, comes with matching Zorro masks … for real heroes.

Liquid pastries

30-7-2010

The French pastry chef Dalloyau made these cupcakes to drink. The cupcake consists of a strawberry-smoothie inside a chocolat ball with a creamy topcoat. The cupcake is so delicate that it can only be eaten on the spot.

Edible Jelloware glasses

29-7-2010

These Jelloware glasses are an nice substitute for plastic cups. The cups, made of gelatine, are edible after use and available in several flavors.

Last minute dining

28-7-2010

Through www.lastminutedining.nl you make a restaurant reservation at the last moment. Guests do receive a code for a 20%-discount from the bill.

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