Sustainability and Local Agriculture
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4:14 p.m. Aug. 14th 2011
We used 1300 pounds of tomatoes from local farms last week. That explains why I found this signed posted in receiving http://t.co/3KBekI2 -
4:51 p.m. Aug. 11th 2011
These Snug Haven heirlooms that we're chopping for salsa are incredibly aromatic. How I love summer! http://moby.to/fk94d5 -
2:33 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
I'm proud to serve on the first James Beard Sustainable Awards Committee. Mighty powerful group of people rec'd awards: http://j.mp/nAMk6y -
1:36 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
At Green City market: Green Acres had 10 different kinds of eggplant! http://moby.to/yzhv9s -
1:35 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
At Green City market: the most stunning array of carrots in every color http://moby.to/1o1h2g -
1:34 p.m. Aug. 10th 2011
What I love abt Green City Market: chefs taking the bounty back to restos in cabs http://moby.to/0kpjku -
2:52 p.m. Aug. 7th 2011
I think I bought too much stuff at the market--tonight's dinner is only for three ... http://moby.to/8oeszq -
2:51 p.m. Aug. 7th 2011
Glorious morning at Wicker Park Farmers Mkt. Ah, tomato time... http://moby.to/gomonf -
2:51 p.m. Aug. 7th 2011
Wicker Park Farmers Mkt: Seedling has great ground cherries. I'm buying them for a tart tonight. http://moby.to/0astm3 -
7:23 p.m. July 20th 2011
Even in heat r 85 rooftop Earthboxes of tomatoes/chiles r thriving: hope to beat lst yr's record 1000# harvest! http://moby.to/zoz0yh -
5:51 p.m. July 19th 2011
We are very proud--all have 3 stars, too! RT @ALCChicago cngrts on having 3 restaurants on Chicago's Guaranteed Green rstrnt list. -
5:43 p.m. July 12th 2011
Beautiful Nichols Farm currants for an amazing meringue dessert. Pic later http://moby.to/8ns3qg -
6:26 p.m. July 9th 2011
We've started Klug Farm raspberry and blueberry season in a big way at Frontera/Topolo/Xoco. Truly amazing flavor http://moby.to/fnp7rf -
4:25 p.m. July 9th 2011
We lost a lot of grapes in last week's hail storm, but most--like these beauties--are doing great. http://moby.to/0ri5lc -
9:04 p.m. May 22nd 2011
Seafood Watch from Monterey Bay Aquarium RT @oricharson: which is the name of the app 4 "sustainable fish" U mention at the food show? -
8:53 p.m. May 20th 2011
Sun, June 12: Frontera Farmer Fndtn "Farmers Mkt Fiesta":gr8 way 2 help us reach $1M n capital imprvmt grants 2 fam farms http://j.mp/kN2WzC -
8:46 p.m. May 20th 2011
Sun, June 12:Frontera Farmer Fndtn "Farmers Mkt Fiesta":15 farmers,15 chefs,craft beer,gr8 wine&margs,live music.$50 adv http://j.mp/kN2WzC -
5:49 p.m. May 20th 2011
Green City market! RT @JRebeccaReed Do you have a favorite Chicago Farmer's Market location? I'm overwhelmed by all the choices....Thanks! -
9:04 a.m. May 20th 2011
R production garden from above (beds of salad greens covered bc of rabbits!). Spirea just about to burst n2 bloom! http://moby.to/13ux02 -
9:33 p.m. May 19th 2011
Local Forager won't reveal RT @jpc671 Amazing! whr from chef? RT Stunnng local morels came in2 R Frontera kitchen 2day http://moby.to/zxnv3w -
9:08 p.m. May 19th 2011
Stunning local morels came into our Frontera kitchen today. http://moby.to/zxnv3w -
11:38 a.m. May 18th 2011
Green City Market: incredible fern sprouts, green garlic & baby greens that dreams r made of (here: Growing Power) http://moby.to/7lcbgb -
11:36 a.m. May 18th 2011
Cold and drizzly morning at Green City Market. Bit good crowd of chefs, die-hard cooks and gardeners! http://moby.to/hvk26a -
3:37 p.m. May 7th 2011
Union Sq Farmers Mkt: HUGE # of artsnl bread&cheese makers. Even in manhattan, everyone wants fresh herbs, flowers http://moby.to/ezgrbk -
3:34 p.m. May 7th 2011
Union Sq Farmers Mkt: one stall has 10 kinds of basil. http://moby.to/u55tur -
3:14 p.m. May 7th 2011
Union Square farmers market is breathtaking today: flowering tree/bush cuttings. Lilacs, apple, dogwood ... Ramps http://yfrog.com/gyagpmdj -
1:26 p.m. April 23rd 2011
BEAUTIFUL wild local ramps from local farm coming in back door of Frontera! Glad to be home! http://moby.to/qdx1g9 -
10:03 a.m. April 22nd 2011
We have 85 of ths boxes on r resto roof! Wrk gr8! RT @jane_black 1 of my favorite media/tech writers @fmanjoo on tomatoes http://ow.ly/4F1gH -
7:19 p.m. April 19th 2011
RT @CulinaryCouncil One of our busiest chefs continues to reach out to fans! New recipe contest w his foundation! http://cot.ag/hobElL -
6:37 p.m. April 19th 2011
Learning details if aquacultured abalone from Aquaculture expert Benito and chef @benitoysolange http://moby.to/f5zy3c -
12:45 p.m. April 18th 2011
Ensenada Seafood Mkt: Pretty stunning variety of FRESH Seafood--Both sustainable & not ... http://moby.to/xtg7tl -
4:57 p.m. April 17th 2011
The Tijuana market is one of the most impressive in Mexico--not biggest, but gr8, varied product. http://moby.to/kmtroe -
3:10 p.m. April 4th 2011
List is exciting! RT @FamilyFarmed Thanks 4 supportng great local farmers Frontera Farmer Fndn!Grant Winners announced: http://is.gd/qTwNiT. -
9:35 p.m. March 28th 2011
RT @hpCSR @Rick_Bayless dishes on his sustainable lifestyle at #HP event. #Sustainability extends beyond his cooki http://twitpic.com/4efr03 -
8:40 p.m. March 23rd 2011
This is great! RT @michaelpollan: Bittman rounds up all the signs of progress on food and farming-- a nice tonic. http://p2.to/19z7 -
6:12 p.m. March 10th 2011
Really impressed w HP commitment! RT @hpCSR @Rick_Bayless #UYE talks sustainbility, technology & guacamole n NYC http://plixi.com/p/83048203 -
1:43 p.m. Jan. 27th 2011
While snow is falling, days r short, sky is gray: nice to have green in the kitchen. Peashoots from local farmer http://moby.to/ja1j4h -
10:17 a.m. Jan. 14th 2011
Frontera Farmer Foundation is now acceptng applications from Midwstrn family farms 4 Capital Improvement Grants. Details: http://j.mp/aika2g -
12:40 p.m. Nov. 19th 2010
Tell all Midwest family farmers: Frontera Farmer Foundation is accepting applications for 2011 grants. http://j.mp/aika2g -
6:43 a.m. Nov. 19th 2010
Very good, simple, clear RT @michaelpollan A q-and-a I did with Was Post's Ezrra Klein today on food safety bill. http://p2.to/1417 -
11:54 a.m. Nov. 17th 2010
Green Chgo Restaurant Co-op's State of the Plate (sustainable meat roundtable) has drawn 100s! Gr8 info/discussion http://moby.to/ghtfql -
10:07 a.m. Nov. 17th 2010
RT @Briefing The Frontera Farmers Foundation & @Rick_Bayless are supporting local farmers with small grants: http://bit.ly/dcQdtH -
7 p.m. Nov. 16th 2010
see u there! RT @ChicagoFishDude: 2morrow: Green Chicago Rstrnt Co-op's State of the Plate sustainable meat semnr http://tinyurl.com/39259v2 -
9:15 p.m. Nov. 12th 2010
Strategic planning w board buddies at Green City Market. Smartest,most dedicated, wisest folks I know.Gr8 mkt, gr8 mission! @GreencityMarket -
12:28 p.m. Oct. 27th 2010
It's that time of year: all the storage radishes (love beauty hearts!) and turnips from Nichols Farm http://moby.to/ocfd7g -
3:38 p.m. Oct. 26th 2010
Any Midwest family farms dedicated to sustainable farming can apply now 4 capital grant from Frontera Farmer Foundation http://j.mp/aika2g -
11:48 p.m. Oct. 25th 2010
Gunthorp Farms: the Gunthorps also raise all the ducks we serve at our restaurant. http://moby.to/h5kird -
11:47 p.m. Oct. 25th 2010
Gunthorp Farms: the Gunthorps made an amazing lunch for our crew, featuring their pastured pork http://moby.to/gulzq0 -
11:45 p.m. Oct. 25th 2010
Gunthorp Farms: Greg Gunthorp in his new USDA processing plant http://moby.to/kh3b7c -
10:47 p.m. Oct. 18th 2010
Yes! RT @bebefehr2 @Rick_Bayless Meatless Monday. Love it. J & I are adopting this practice for our family since seeing Food Inc. -
11:09 p.m. Oct. 5th 2010
One of my favorite moments in Frontera kitchen: arrival of 3 Sisters Garden pea shoots. http://moby.to/olozyq -
12:09 p.m. Sept. 28th 2010
40# of wild hen if the woods mushrooms just walked in the back door with Nick Nichols! http://moby.to/eu6h1h -
11:32 p.m. Sept. 26th 2010
This is Derek, the young man who grows all the watermelon we use (!!). He's part of Stewards of the Land http://moby.to/fierkp -
12:10 p.m. Sept. 26th 2010
Nichols Farm has huge amounts of wild hen of the woods & honey mushrooms in their stall at Wicker Park farmers mkt http://moby.to/vvzcfg -
12:08 p.m. Sept. 26th 2010
Boy, am I lucky to live where there are dozens of varieties of apples in my little local farmers market! http://moby.to/h9ao4t -
8:58 p.m. Sept. 23rd 2010
RT @Briefing: Why have an urban rooftop garden? @Rick_Bayless says XOCO does to show people that they can do it http://bit.ly/cEfoAF -
6:50 p.m. Sept. 16th 2010
Part of City Farms habanero harvest. There's a lot more to come. We use a lot if habaneros for salsa http://moby.to/z8djfk -
7:25 p.m. Aug. 15th 2010
Yes, read, weep RT @marionnestle Must see: today's NY Times graphic on hen cage space--67 sq in, 6 hens 2 cage.Yikes. http://nyti.ms/9ELhvG -
5:32 p.m. Aug. 13th 2010
90# tomatoes, 10# chiles harvested off the roof of Frontera today. http://moby.to/tjh8j1 -
11:37 a.m. Aug. 13th 2010
Chiles, tomatoes and herbs RT @El_Pastor @Rick_Bayless what veg are you growing on the XOCO rooftop this yr? -
9:20 a.m. Aug. 12th 2010
RT @chefannc: Move to Limit Factory Farms! http://nyti.ms/9uzEy5 (via nytimes.com) -
12:52 a.m. Aug. 9th 2010
Rustic peach cobbler made from Red Havens from Klug Farm http://moby.to/6z6uc9 -
7:52 p.m. Aug. 7th 2010
Haven't started composting? These basics'll get u started RT @Eco_Products: Compost Basics: How to Make Bins, Piles,More: http://ow.ly/2lGQU -
1:13 p.m. Aug. 2nd 2010
RT @JRWQuattro: @Rick_Bayless makes the list with Xoco! 11 Surprising LEED-Certified Restaurants http://shar.es/01amb -
2:35 p.m. July 28th 2010
Marty&Chris (Spence Farm) brot Galopogos tomatoes, squash blossoms&baby corn. GrahamElliotBowles eat ur heart out. http://moby.to/zmo2m6 -
11:54 a.m. July 28th 2010
RT @adamseger: Just bought Mick Klug's sour cherries 4 Martha Stewart Radio party in Rick Bayless's back yard tonite. Adding to a hum punch. -
3:44 p.m. May 21st 2010
RT @sustainablemag @Rick_Bayless applauds WH for sustainability steps it's taking. Much better than any other admin. #CFS10 -
3:41 p.m. May 21st 2010
And the stroll throught the herb garden was amazingly fragrant http://twitpic.com/1prv0m -
3:33 p.m. May 21st 2010
Can't believe the lunch I just had in the gardens of Earth Bound Organics. Stunning place, delicious foods http://pk.gd/R5n -
2:14 p.m. May 21st 2010
Just finished panel "Stories of Sustainability" wth friends Mas Masamoto, Michel Nishan, Jane Black and other amazing voices -
1:09 p.m. May 21st 2010
At Monterey Bay Aquaqrium Sustainable Seafood conference. Very honored to be receiving Educator if the Year Award! -
10:26 a.m. May 15th 2010
RT @GreenCityMarket At 10:30: chef demo with Sarah & George from Prairie Fire and Carrie & Craig from NAHA. You do NOT want to miss this! -
9:31 a.m. May 15th 2010
RT @GreenCityMarket Lettuce Fest tastings begin in 10 minutes! -
9:15 a.m. May 15th 2010
RT @GreenCityMarket Our market starts in 15 minutes. Join us for the official market kick-off to our 12th outdoor season! -
9:34 a.m. May 14th 2010
Monica Eng's very good article on dif sides of "locavore": http://j.mp/akjmmK -
11:11 a.m. May 11th 2010
@hospital w daughter(getting shoulder surgery),eating n cafeteria.Wondering what wud b left if they removed all processd food;almst nothng -
10:44 p.m. May 10th 2010
Thanks! RT @liraluis Just back fr @Rick_Bayless release party of mezcal @ Frontera.Gr8 chef who supports sustainability--Xoco got LEED Gold. -
10:46 p.m. May 8th 2010
Passive for home; resto compost done professionaly RT @Grovite do you use rotating compost bins for your home and restaurant gardens? -
11:31 p.m. May 6th 2010
Yes RT @Keenedge10 @Rick_Bayless Are your ramps from a local grower? -
4:36 p.m. May 3rd 2010
Just received r official certification: Xoco awarded LEED Gold designation for it's green build out. Like jumping thru hoops, but worth it! -
3:42 p.m. April 30th 2010
RT @eileen53 Wanted: Chef to Lead School #FoodRevolution in Chicago http://bit.ly/9QbBiV Please RT -
10:06 a.m. April 26th 2010
RT @cityprovisions Great piece! [Post] A Trip to Heritage Prairie Farm http://bit.ly/doGpR3 (via @ChicagoBites) #FB -
11:45 a.m. April 24th 2010
Killin me! Rs: May 20 RT @GrillGirl: its all abt the local strawberries ths morning at the Greensboro curb market. http://twitpic.com/1i23h1 -
1:04 p.m. April 22nd 2010
Green City Market moves outdoors on Sat, May 15!! Exciting plans for the day: http://www.chicagogreencitymarket.org/ -
12:39 p.m. April 22nd 2010
we r abt 70% organic; not all certified RT @stacypantalones: Have U seen the movie Food Inc.? yr thoughts? Do U go organic when possible? -
8:26 a.m. April 22nd 2010
Gr8 to meet you RT @marynmck thrill: dinner convo with @Rick_Bayless abt his restos' commitment to antibiotic-free, sustainable, tasty. -
8:25 p.m. April 21st 2010
RT @tedshevlin: @Rick_Bayless I was wondering if U could tweet 2 yr followers 2 watch "Food, Inc." 2nite on their local PBS stations. -
8:59 p.m. April 20th 2010
NYT roundtable on local food http://nyti.ms/akywRm Read Tom Philpott's cry for local ag infrastructure. Y we started Frontera Farmer Fndtn -
6:23 p.m. April 19th 2010
Interesting stuff RT @roomfordebate: Eating Local Food: Can It Be Made Easier? http://nyti.ms/cPDQtx #food -
9:24 a.m. April 19th 2010
We grow chiles, tomatoes and herbs in 85 boxes on roof of resto RT @thirdlanguage: have u used the earthbox? Which veg its Best to grow? -
5:47 p.m. April 18th 2010
RT @IsthmusTDP A report on Isthmus Green Day 2010 with @Rick_Bayless, Bill McKibben, Sonya Newenhouse, and more http://isthmus.com/r/?r=7ef -
1:03 p.m. April 17th 2010
Really looking forward to it! RT @IsthmusTDP Are you going to Isthmus Green Day? @Rick_Bayless speaking at 2 http://isthmus.com/green -
9:43 a.m. April 12th 2010
Greg Gunthorp raises all our chicken: free-range, all natural, air-cooled RT @NuritPazner: .@Rick_Bayless Where do you buy chicken? -
4:59 p.m. April 9th 2010
I'm really disappointed: a very NPR look at grassfed beef http://bit.ly/boL6Qv Where's the part about how corn affects cows? -
9:20 p.m. April 8th 2010
One of the best talks you'll ever hear on sustainable seafood/sustainability in general: the brilliant Dan Barber: http://bit.ly/9SrAq4 -
7:04 p.m. April 6th 2010
RT @Dinegreen: It's official: Rick Bayless' Frontera Grill and Topolobampo have earned the 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant® seal! -
10:40 a.m. April 6th 2010
First delivery this year of my backyard greens for Topolobampo http://twitpic.com/1dn7xe -
4:50 p.m. April 2nd 2010
RT @MauraHernandez: My latest feature n @CafeMagazine abt urban gardening: @Rick_Bayless & @chefmendez: http://bit.ly/rooftopcrops #latism -
12:45 p.m. April 2nd 2010
BIG day @ Frontera Farmer Fndatn: $186,000 to 18 local farms.Look what ur generosity (& Top Chef Mstrs winnings) bought http://bit.ly/bYj2RR -
12:11 p.m. April 2nd 2010
RT @GreenCityMarket: Excited about monthly gardening workshops we're hosting at the Edible Gardens this summer. Details in next newsletter! -
5:11 p.m. March 31st 2010
Herbs,small bush tomatoes,chiles RT @Rachelle_Smiles Want t2attempt to grow a few things on my balcony in Chicago, what would you recommend? -
10:16 a.m. March 30th 2010
Y we strtd Frontra Foundatn RT @tomphilpott: After yrs writng abt infrastructure prob n local fud netwrks, NYT notices http://bit.ly/925BUX -
11:50 a.m. March 27th 2010
Set 4 demo@Green City Mkt: green chorizo-egg-winter spinach scramble 4 soft tacos w hmmade tortillas.3000 shopprs! http://twitpic.com/1bb100 -
9:41 a.m. March 25th 2010
RT @GaelGreene Sushi Samba removes blue fin tuna from all its menus nationwide. Reasons not to eat blue fin: lst mercury,now sustainability -
10:26 a.m. March 22nd 2010
RT @GreenCityMarket: Want to attend the @Rick_Bayless chef demo Saturday? Sign up & receive RSVP info tomorrow: http://bit.ly/7D6vNI -
10:35 p.m. March 17th 2010
@AVClubChicago: Eat Rick Bayless' chicken and his little pig, too. Gunthorp Farms to offer CSA in Chicago: http://bit.ly/cAJLSM -
1:50 p.m. March 17th 2010
We hve 80! RT @agostinelli: Speaking of salsa I saw story & wondered abt the @EarthBox on the deck. Do U use them? My family loves them. -
8:58 p.m. March 16th 2010
RT @cpamomof2: @Rick_Bayless Frontera rooftop garden mentioned in April bon appetit along with other resto's w gardens -
1:57 p.m. March 14th 2010
Earthbox.com RT @solarfish30 what were the movable planter boxes you were using last year? I want to get some for my restaurant's rooftop. -
3:30 p.m. March 13th 2010
Yes we r! RT @FamilyFarmed @Rick_bayless: we're proving to all those people in calif. That we can have local food year round. #ffexpo -
2:14 p.m. March 12th 2010
RT @BillDaley @monicaeng: Eat local with help from FamilyFarmed Expo. http://bit.ly/cwSYiI -
9:10 a.m. March 10th 2010
Frozen local organic tomatoes from last summer, ready for roasting. Will be used in roasted tomato-serrano sauce http://twitpic.com/17qd2b -
12:05 p.m. March 5th 2010
RT @GreenCityMarket Check out our chef demos for March (@Rick_Bayless on March 27th!): http://ow.ly/1efJs RSVP: http://ow.ly/1efMX -
10:58 p.m. March 3rd 2010
RT @ediblechicago: Did u know Tomato Mountain has a CSA? Sign up 4 full season by April 1 & get $100 off! 608-712-1585, http://bit.ly/dwArAt -
4:13 p.m. March 2nd 2010
Thanx! RT @growinghome Had chance 2 read new @MindfulMetro on bus downtown today.gr8 interview with @Rick_Bayless!Just keeps getting better. -
4:43 p.m. March 1st 2010
RT @MindfulMetro March issue now live, @rick_bayless cover story, @familyfarmed expo celebrated & Nanofood tech is here: http://bit.ly/AQV4O -
4:42 p.m. March 1st 2010
RT @mikemakeswrite Nice Short Article on @Rick_Bayless& his workings n Chgo area toward sustainable agriculture. pg26 http://bit.ly/anRJU2 -
4:53 p.m. Feb. 24th 2010
Just tasted one of best nieves (sorbets) ever @ Frontera, made from Klug Farm Red Haven peaches frozen last summer http://twitpic.com/155ar7 -
10:33 p.m. Feb. 20th 2010
Chi too restrictv re meat,dairy n farm mkts RT @brechin elaborate on what u mean by "smarter health dept regs?" How's NY diff from Chicago? -
6:39 a.m. Feb. 20th 2010
Now that's a sustainable approach RT @nytimes Japan Plans to Ignore Any Ban on Bluefin Tuna http://nyti.ms/cZ62AV -
2:40 p.m. Feb. 17th 2010
Goes year round: http://j.mp/drzU4K RT @jimcarr1228 when is Green Market in Lincoln Park this year? Loved it last year. -
7:02 p.m. Feb. 16th 2010
We have a local farm cultivate it for us RT @brechin @Rick_Bayless Where do you source local huitlacoche, or do you import from Mexico? -
2:28 p.m. Feb. 13th 2010
Glad 2 live in Chicago! RT @GCMFARM2CHEF: cnt beleive how busy @greencitymarket is 2day... Just insane. thx 2 all the ppl who came out. -
8:58 p.m. Feb. 12th 2010
In Frontera prep kitchen: searing frozen organic tomatoes from local farm for sauce. We use 18,000# during winter http://yfrog.com/4ax72nj -
1:21 p.m. Feb. 8th 2010
RT @monicaeng CPS makes kids toss fresh fruit daily bc most think its a rule.It's NOT. Pls send this 2 all CPS-ers u know. http://tr.im/NkTY -
10:57 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2010
Yes, Amazing !!!! RT @resalynn @Rick_Bayless re: kilgus farm goat. is this kilgus in fairbury il? how was the goat? -
6:48 p.m. Feb. 3rd 2010
!!! RT @cityprovisions: lunch at XoCo & a gr8 meeting w/ @Rick_Bayless & team. Thx 4 sharing resources! Looking forward 2 growing the CoOp. -
8:59 p.m. Jan. 31st 2010
Thanks! Cracking open my btl of Mich rum now RT @GreenGrocerChic Thanks 4 stopping by the store.A true honor 2 meet u! http://myloc.me/3nIbK -
7:11 p.m. Jan. 27th 2010
We do TONS w lical artisan brews;doing spec beer w Goose Island RT @cancino45 Have you begun using artisan beer to complement your menus? -
11:46 a.m. Jan. 27th 2010
RT @MichaelNagrant RT @seedlingfruit: Seedling Hard Cider now available at Southport Grocery. 3552 N. Southport. http://bit.ly/dBfF2W -
4:19 p.m. Jan. 23rd 2010
Thanks4spreading RT @GreenCityMarket:Frontera Farmer Foundation(@Rick_Bayless) is accepting applications 4 farm grants: http://bit.ly/7BTlOp -
9:40 p.m. Jan. 15th 2010
we use only sustainable seafood n all 3 places: Mont Bay Aquarium RT @ursulasofia: do u support not using sustainable fish in your 3 places? -
8:08 p.m. Jan. 14th 2010
Almost 100% from local farms RT @ursulasofia @rick_bayless Do you get your meats from factory farms? thanks -
9:53 a.m. Jan. 11th 2010
RT @thelocalbeet Another market added, most complete listing of Midwest winter mrkts - http://j.mp/4S22ER -
9:04 p.m. Dec. 28th 2009
Local=easier2trace, more community pressure RT @fattailed Is local ag necessarily trustworthy? Don't we need 3rd-party verification? -
9:01 p.m. Dec. 28th 2009
Re local food:I didnt say we shud eat exclusvly local,just have solid base o local ag 2 provide bulk of diet>fewer wide spread outbreaks -
6:49 p.m. Dec. 28th 2009
Re: NYT op-ed piece. IMO, more regulation of food frm who-knows-where will not create a better food system. Stronger local ag economies will -
6:01 p.m. Dec. 28th 2009
Disagree.We need LOCAL food: easily acctble RT @CleanFishInc NYTimes urges more accountability in U.S. food system - http://bit.ly/6iWm74 -
2:29 p.m. Dec. 14th 2009
We use it to winter over tropicals (no production)&4 microgreens prod RT @blackader how big/what kind of output do you get w/ grnhouse? -
11:55 a.m. Dec. 10th 2009
At Green City Marketboard meeting: last Saturday we had 5,800 people at our indoor winter market at Noterbaert Nature museum -
9:34 a.m. Dec. 8th 2009
This is a gr8 guide fellow Chicagoans! RT @thelocalbeet Snowing n Chgo! Eat like it's winter - Local Beet Guide to Winter http://j.mp/7wq1wp -
9:34 a.m. Nov. 24th 2009
Farmer Tom M just delivered suckling pigs. Cutting them up for cochinita pibil http://twitpic.com/qr9ck -
10:47 p.m. Nov. 23rd 2009
Video of @Rick_Bayless "Chicago's Sustainable Food Landscape" @Openlands 2009 annual luncheon: http://ow.ly/DMzW (via @Openlands ) -
8:07 a.m. Nov. 22nd 2009
@RoRose 90% of the beef @ FG/Topolo (100% @ Xoco) is humanely raised@grassfed, adressing your concerns about beef eating -
7:16 p.m. Nov. 21st 2009
RT @SamSifton Reasons to loathe poachers. Read NYT's bluefin tuna editorial: http://bit.ly/6bZMRO. Key: illegal catch may equal legal quota. -
9:41 a.m. Nov. 20th 2009
RT @SeafoodWatch Suzanne Goin @Rick_Bayless & @ChefGuyFieri will be @ Cooking for Solutions, the culinary event of 2010 http://bit.ly/2XxU8m -
3:10 p.m. Nov. 19th 2009
RT @Openlands: Watch @Rick_Bayless keynote presentation "Chicago's Sustainable Food Landscape" (Openlands 2009 luncheon): http://ow.ly/DMzW -
12:07 p.m. Nov. 19th 2009
No, just reg freezer @jacobmedley @Rick_Bayless Forgive me if you've explained before...Do you use dry ice to freeze the tomatoes quickly? -
4:56 p.m. Nov. 18th 2009
We're in to using our frozen, local, organic tomatoes now for all our cooked sauces.Searing them in a hot braisier http://twitpic.com/q19lu -
11:41 a.m. Nov. 11th 2009
Gunthorp, Maple Creek RT @dominicc @Rick_Bayless where do you source local pork for your restaurants from? -
10:59 p.m. Nov. 10th 2009
From a local farmer: Kilgus Brothers RT @wbreaves @Rick_Bayless where do you find goat? I have looked and looked. -
7:47 p.m. Nov. 7th 2009
I'll put it up against a Kilgus goat any day! RT @TylerFlorence: @PaulKahan you wait,I'll bring you a Niman goat.In Chicago in a week. -
6:33 p.m. Oct. 30th 2009
Travel same distance to Chgo as Calif 1s;more abundant H2O here RT @nika7k @Rick_Bayless wonder what carbon footprint is on those avocados -
2:01 p.m. Oct. 30th 2009
This is the orchard our avocados come from for Frontera/Topolo/Xoco http://twitpic.com/njw3e -
5:38 p.m. Oct. 28th 2009
Part of the Michigan apple tasting (blind) that we had with staff today. Honey Crisp won by a full length http://pk.gd/I9c -
6:16 p.m. Oct. 26th 2009
RT @GreenCityMarket Indoor market season starts for @GreenCityMarket Saturday, Nov. 7th -
6:15 p.m. Oct. 26th 2009
We get lots of our fruit from Seedling Organic Orchard. Here are GREAT pics from their fall party last weekend http://j.mp/3lwkAl -
5:14 p.m. Oct. 25th 2009
Earthboxes RT @mkhoury @Rick_Bayless what's the name of self watering planters or boxes in your backyard? Need to plan for next summer... -
10:40 p.m. Oct. 24th 2009
Yes!!! RT @TheSpitefulChef @Rick_Bayless do your restaurants use only humanely-raised, pastured meats and dairy? -
1:15 p.m. Oct. 24th 2009
Amazing things going on in urban ag & sustainability n Chgo. Check out my notes from my Openlands keynote yesterday: http://j.mp/STBLJ -
9:27 p.m. Oct. 22nd 2009
One thing I'm really happy with in Xoco: filtered sparkling water for everyone! http://yfrog.com/0erl2yj -
8:43 a.m. Oct. 21st 2009
RT @GreenheartShop Restaurant News article about @rick_bayless leed certified restuarant Xoco! http://tinyurl.com/ykke4k9 -
9:52 a.m. Oct. 20th 2009
L.A. Times: Chefs, companies take sustainable seafood pledge, http://bit.ly/2cqkwU -
1:04 p.m. Oct. 17th 2009
Braised pork loin in tmtllo sauce! RT @GregLaketek RT just bought heirloom tomatillos from green city!Suggestions?! http://twitpic.com/lwd2x -
3 p.m. Oct. 16th 2009
Just got fresh eggs frm @EllenMalloy's chickens! Greatest gift I've received recently.Starting2plan bfast 4 daughter's 1st visit frm college -
12:01 p.m. Oct. 14th 2009
RT @Openlands Rick Bayless presents "Chicago's Sustainable Food Landscape" at Openlands' annual luncheon Oct. 23 http://ow.ly/ulzs -
3:44 p.m. Oct. 13th 2009
Rst veg; grill onion RT @tippingptphoto Chili from @GreenCityMarket looks tasty! Suggestions for making it veg-friendly? -
10:40 p.m. Oct. 11th 2009
Earthbox.com RT @dgreatens Saw Rooftop Garden episode of Mexico One Plate at a time. Would like more info on the planter boxes used. -
4:35 p.m. Oct. 7th 2009
RT @chibill @Rick_Bayless Chef's rooftop gardens. Front page of MSN.com today! http://bit.ly/2m5jWF -
7:59 a.m. Sept. 29th 2009
RT @thelocalbeet Fall/Winter CSA Guide http://is.gd/3KE1E -
11:11 p.m. Sept. 27th 2009
Marty Travis, Spence owner w wife Kris, explaining pawpaw cultivation. In pic: under forest canopy, pawpaw http://yfrog.com/0uw81j -
11:04 p.m. Sept. 27th 2009
Saw wild harvested pawpaw for resto. Perfect ripeness, harvest just started. Tropical banana flvr, crmy texture http://yfrog.com/0nj2xj -
11:01 p.m. Sept. 27th 2009
Amazing day at Spence Farm Fndtn fundraiser!No reception,couldn't post. Spectacular food from Publican,Vie,Lula,Hot Choc, North Pond,Frntera -
12:45 p.m. Sept. 23rd 2009
RT @FoodWishes RT @SavoryTv A wonderful video featuring @rick_bayless and his Earthbox rooftop garden in Chicago. http://bit.ly/EqKs1 -
8:03 p.m. Sept. 22nd 2009
Seeds of Change, dent corn RT @RulesOfGambit @Rick_Bayless Rick where does one get seeds for a starchy corn to grow? -
11:03 a.m. Sept. 22nd 2009
RT @KendallCollege Recap on Chefs Collaborative feat @rick_bayless,Bruce Sherman(North Pond),Mindy Segal(Hot Choc) http://tinyurl.com/l66ogm -
11:35 p.m. Sept. 20th 2009
Yes RT @cynthiamckenna @Rick_Bayless beautiful garden. Do you do cold frames for the winter? -
11:33 p.m. Sept. 20th 2009
City Farm, Growing Home, Comer Cntr RT @kowgod What volunteer opportunities exist n Chgo4neophyte apartment dweller interested n urban ag? -
4:45 p.m. Sept. 20th 2009
My garden is where we grow all the greens for Topolobampo http://twitpic.com/ii2a6 -
12:08 a.m. Sept. 20th 2009
12am: my fave farmer Greg Gunthorp starting 2 rst 230# Durock pig n my garage 4 big Frontera picnic@my house http://mobypicture.com/?2bmncj -
7:36 p.m. Sept. 19th 2009
Wish it were ALL local, but still not. 85%+/-. Working for 23 yrs RT @slowfoodstl @Rick_Bayless how long have you sourced all local -
6:56 p.m. Sept. 19th 2009
All local RT @SlowFoodReno:hi Rick, do you source all of your pork from small farmers or does some come from factory farmed animals? Thanks -
12:08 p.m. Sept. 18th 2009
Ag Sec'y Vilsak announced Chicago's Green City Mkt (my pride:I'm a founder,on board) just received $76K grant 4 sust certifying schlrsps,ed! -
3:53 p.m. Sept. 15th 2009
RT @ChicagoFishDude Chefs Collaborative Ntnl Summit is humbling Gr8t speech by @Rick_Bayless & ate Susan Spicers Cornmeal crstd Sheephead -
12:17 p.m. Sept. 15th 2009
July-October, go to Green City Market Wed, Sat. RT @jeremiahfig @Rick_Bayless what is a good season to vist chicago? Weather & food wise? -
8:55 p.m. Sept. 12th 2009
Grow some, local farmers for others. Never off the wholesale mkt RT @tdenkinger @Rick_Bayless where do you get your tomatoes? -
1:29 p.m. Sept. 10th 2009
3 Sisters Garden@GCM RT @Stomp_ Time to replenish my supply of heirloom beans...does anyone local sell their own, instead of ordering online -
12:05 p.m. Sept. 9th 2009
Spence farm's squash blossoms ready for soup http://twitpic.com/h3ed4 -
4:41 p.m. Sept. 8th 2009
We just harvested 175 pounds of tomatoes from Frontera's rooftop garden! Pic of part http://yfrog.com/4rznpj -
9:25 a.m. Sept. 1st 2009
Sipplies a salsa n FG&salad in Topolo RT @bifrojm @Rick_Bayless with the volume you do, does a roof top garden even dent your produce needs? -
12:03 p.m. Aug. 27th 2009
RT @gapersblock: @Rick_Bayless & other Chicago chefs launch "Guaranteed Green" http://bit.ly/2wnuUp -
8:02 p.m. Aug. 26th 2009
Quite a few are at Green City Market RT @PracGreen: Can any of the farms your foundation supports be found at nearby farmers markets? -
4:33 p.m. Aug. 20th 2009
Another nice piece on how important my win is to the local food scene: http://bit.ly/14umh9 -
2:35 p.m. Aug. 16th 2009
Wicker Park mkt RT @msh3ll: Where are these apples availble?RT @Rick_Bayless: First of our local apples have come in: 15 varieties to start! -
11:21 a.m. Aug. 16th 2009
http://twitpic.com/e4o7b - First of our local apples have come in: 15 varieties to start! -
6:50 p.m. Aug. 15th 2009
Buy local, pref delivered daily, no presrvtvs RT @megsambit: Do you have any tips for identifying the best available store-bought tortillas? -
11:38 a.m. Aug. 12th 2009
N love w container planting@my house:decorative millet,yellow upright chile (var "chilly"),"million bells" petunia http://twitpic.com/dmflv -
8:14 p.m. Aug. 8th 2009
@bluechefk Cherokee Sweet mint is an endangered species in the broad mint family. We have two of put farmers grow it for us to keep it going -
12:28 a.m. Aug. 1st 2009
http://twitpic.com/cckve. Great day! Arrived home to note from Bill Shores (mgr of all r garden projects): found 1st ripe tomatoes of year -
8:10 p.m. July 31st 2009
http://twitpic.com/cbl6p. These are the amazing fraises du bois from Seedling organic farm. Featured in a Topolo dessert. -
7:12 p.m. July 31st 2009
http://twitpic.com/cbc8f. Six of the 8 baby greens I'm growing right now for the salads in Topolo. This is our hot weather mix. -
6:27 p.m. July 25th 2009
All keep going. More=better.RT @jarreauman: @Rick_Bayless what about Urban Farm@Division&Clybourn and the new one just opened in Inglewood? -
5:43 p.m. July 25th 2009
Met with Ken Dunn, Chicago's sustainability guru for decades, about a small urban farm 3 blocks from Water Tower. Totally stoked 2 dive in! -
2:55 p.m. July 25th 2009
RT @GreenCityMarket: Yay, record crowds: 5600 out today. Thanks so much for your support. We love you guys! -
1:07 p.m. July 24th 2009
RT @GrowingPower: RT @OrganicConsumer: Chicago First City to Pass Green Food Resolution http://bit.ly/Y9pXL -
9:28 a.m. July 23rd 2009
RT @thelocalbeet: RT @skyfullofbacon New vidcast! Tour a busy fish house, talk2chefs&brokers about fish & sustainability.http://bit.ly/uAmgg -
2:03 p.m. July 22nd 2009
@KathyRangel Our rooftop garden over restaurant is entirely Earthboxes--60 of them. -
12:09 p.m. July 22nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/b88xw. Shooting a segment 4 Mexico--One Plate at a Time on r rooftop garden above Frontera Grill -
8:16 a.m. July 22nd 2009
http://twitpic.com/b7lrl. It's been so wonderfully cool this sumr n Chicago that r urban "farm" has been able to raise all greens 4 Topolo -
4:17 p.m. July 21st 2009
RT @GreenCityMarket: Very cool to read. RT @ediblechicago: New generation of farmers. RT @FMCorg: 40 farmers under 40 http://tr.im/tnjB -
11:43 a.m. July 19th 2009
http://twitpic.com/awgq5 - Beautiful display of butter lettuce from Iron Creek@the Sunday morning Wicker Park farmers market.Great littl ... -
2:31 p.m. July 17th 2009
http://twitpic.com/aobzn - 60 Earthboxes on roof of Frontera are moving toward first harvest of chiles and tomatoes!
