via Barb Parnell and Jeanne Parsons Go Slow Whoa is a simple and fun program designed for children but making its way to adults throughout Routt County. The program teaches participants to make healthier food choices. Go Slow Whoa is a simplified way of helping parents and children identify foods to eat every day. The [...]
Transition 2.0 brainstorming
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last night’s Transition 2.0 movie spawned a great (too brief!) brainstorming session with about 30 locals on three key topics of Food, Energy and a Time Bank. Here are the key points that came out of the evening. If you’d like to be included in on the future meetings of these grassroots groups, please email [...]
Easy, local food solution
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Check out the Yampa Valley Co-Operative The on-line local foods marketplace whose primary goal is to “bring fresh, healthy, locally grown food and products to consumers in a cost effective and easy manner” $10 membership to buy local and no cost for producers! 2 easy pickup locations (Oak Creek, Steamboat) Eggs, produce, meat, bread, coffee, [...]
New signature fundraiser is huge success
December 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
YVSC spent the last month and a half building up the suspense of our new signature fundraiser, the Secret Supper Club, where adventurous diners don’t know the location of their meal until the day of the event. A global trend started in many cities known for their culinary arts, the Secret Supper Club is an [...]
Marczyk’s Message: Your Wallet Has Power
March 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday’s Talking Green topic on “Buying Sustainably at your Grocery Store” given by Pete Marczcyk, “Denver’s most eloquent grocer” according to the Denver Post, enlightened the large group on the powers of the consumer. His most poignant statement: “Don’t be seduced by that cheap chicken or 99 cent pork.” Marczyk has educated around the state [...]
