Laura Stec at Commonwealth Club

Monday, August 10, 6:00 PM
Environmental Action Thru Eating - Best Bang for the Buck, will discuss the new economy through the eyes of the food system. Rather than expanding control and diminishing variations, this emerging and new food economy is about expanding variety and building smaller, yet efficient regional food systems. When healthy food systems model a "full circle food cycle," or a "cradle to grave" system that builds upon the interconnections of community, ecology and business; they thrive. In this talk, atmospheric scientist Dr. Eugene Cordero presents research on the energy efficiency of our food system and the relationship to our changing climate. Chef Stec looks directly at business / regional food system leaders, and new business models emerging to accommodate them. Together their work addresses the importance of learning "the story behind our food," and how broadening our relationship to food and cooking is our first step toward a bountiful green cuisine economy. Taste of California Cheese and Vegetable Platter, highlighting bee pollinator crops, will be served and discussed.
Address: 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
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