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A webpage which you can read or even participate in the co-creation of, Kamloops Urban Hen Movement Website is located at (more…)

In terms of religion and political party, SOUND is neutral. Because of how the vast majority of its words apply to all people, we have chosen to publish the following excerpt from the reflection at Kamloops United Church on October 21st, World Food Day. (more…)

Lately there seems to be a lot of hoopla about the 100 mile diet. Some are encouraging vegetarians to give up their attachment to beans grown in far off lands in favour of a locally raised lamb. They are saying it’s the more environmental way to go. While I think that buying local is important, I’m concerned about the potential impact of people deciding against a vegetarian diet thinking that it is the less environmental choice. Here are some things to consider when weighing the environmental pros and cons. (more…)

This recipe, modified from modified from Vegetarian Meals for Meatlovers at www.eartheasy.com, is an ideal fall & winter recipe. Right now, everything needed for this recipe, save the oil and nutmeg, is available from Kamloops food producers! (more…)

If you grow more fruit or vegetables than you can pick or eat this summer, one solution saves both bears and people. (more…)

Since I began working as a cook (at This Old Steak and Fish House), I have been collecting compost —with a lot of aid from my co-workers. My brother then transports the (more…)

This relatively eco-friendly recipe won a prize at an EarthSave vegetarian potluck dinner. (more…)

Travel can have serious environmental impacts, from the tremendous amount of greenhouse gases released by airplanes to the consumption of resources upon reaching a destination. Awareness of this has given rise to the eco-tourism industry, but often eco-tours are offered as expensive packages that are out of reach to the average person. However, one opportunity available to eco-travellers with a limited budget is WWOOFing. (more…)

Dessert has become a bit of a dirty word for many people who are conscious about what they eat. Some steer clear to avoid allergic reactions, others are trying to limit their fat consumption, and some are opposed to consuming animal products. If you’ve been denying yourself dessert for any of these reasons, you can now indulge with impunity. (more…)

By now, many of us have heard of the 100-mile diet. For those who haven’t, it refers to eating foods grown within a 100-mile radius of wherever one lives. In Kamloops, most of the food available on grocery store shelves has traveled much further than 100 miles. You’d think it would cost more to transport food from faraway places than it would to stock locally produced foods. Unfortunately this isn’t the case. (more…)