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The Menu
By Yelena Johnson,
Staff Writer
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Dinner Party Tips
Crafting a Sustainable Dinner Party Menu
As with any dinner party, the most important part of the sustainable dinner is the menu. Try to buy ingredients that follow the three pillars of sustainability:
When food for the dinner party is locally produced it helps support nearby farmers and their families, as well as the people who work on their farms. Buying local helps keep local businesses profitable, creating a self-sufficient community economy that produces enough food to support itself.
Organic Foods
Buying organic produce and meat is another important step in creating a sustainable dinner party. Organic farming helps reduce pollution to the ecosystem, and humanely-raised, free range, antibiotic and hormone-free meats help animals lead a better quality of life.
Not only are organic foods consequently richer in antioxidants, nutrition, vitamins and minerals, they also taste better - a huge plus for a successful dinner party.
Seasonal Foods
Finally, it's important to incorporate seasonal foods into a sustainable dinner paty menu. Buying seasonally goes hand-in-hand with buying locally, since the easiest way to ensure your food is in season is to shop at your local farmer's market. By choosing food in season you ensure a fresh, delicious menu with ingredients that are at the peak of their flavor and ripeness.
Also consider buying artisanal and heirloom varieties of your favorite fruits and vegetables. They impart a uniquely yummy flavor to a meal and help preserve traditional, historic varieties of fruits and vegetables.
As with any dinner party, the most important part of the sustainable dinner is the menu. Try to buy ingredients that follow the three pillars of sustainability:
- Locally produced
- Organic
- Seasonal
When food for the dinner party is locally produced it helps support nearby farmers and their families, as well as the people who work on their farms. Buying local helps keep local businesses profitable, creating a self-sufficient community economy that produces enough food to support itself.
Organic Foods
Buying organic produce and meat is another important step in creating a sustainable dinner party. Organic farming helps reduce pollution to the ecosystem, and humanely-raised, free range, antibiotic and hormone-free meats help animals lead a better quality of life.
Not only are organic foods consequently richer in antioxidants, nutrition, vitamins and minerals, they also taste better - a huge plus for a successful dinner party.
Seasonal Foods
Finally, it's important to incorporate seasonal foods into a sustainable dinner paty menu. Buying seasonally goes hand-in-hand with buying locally, since the easiest way to ensure your food is in season is to shop at your local farmer's market. By choosing food in season you ensure a fresh, delicious menu with ingredients that are at the peak of their flavor and ripeness.
Also consider buying artisanal and heirloom varieties of your favorite fruits and vegetables. They impart a uniquely yummy flavor to a meal and help preserve traditional, historic varieties of fruits and vegetables.
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