THE SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN
SUSTAINABLE AND SEASONAL CUISINE BRINGS MANY BENEFITS, NOT THE LEAST OF WHICH IS GREAT TASTE
IT IS ALSO A LOT OF FUN TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE COOKING AND EATING GREAT FOOD GROWN OR HARVESTED BY LOCAL PEOPLE. AS CHEFS AND CONSUMERS WE MUST DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE PEOPLE WHO ARE GROWING, FARMING AND RAISING THE PRODUCTS THEY EAT AND ENJOY. ARTISANS ARE THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD BE DRIVING OUR DIET AND WHAT’S ON OUR DINNER TABLE. THINK “OUTSIDE THE BOX” AND BE OPEN TO THE MOMENT WHEN YOU GO TO THE MARKET, EVEN IF IT’S THE NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERMARKET
SEASONAL
Seasonality of food refers to the times of year when a given type food is at its peak, either in terms of harvest or its flavor. This is usually the time when the item is the less expensive and the freshest on the market. The food's peak time in terms of harvest usually coincides with when its flavor is at its best. There are some exceptions; an example being sweet potatoes which are best eaten quite a while after harvest. One of the components of macrobiotics, eating what nature provides, when she provides it for optimal health of ourselves and the earth.
LOCAL
Our mission is to leave the smallest ecological footprint and provide the most flavor rich, nutrient dense food. The local food movement is how we achieve it. A collaborative effort to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of San Diego. No GMO's
Genetically engineered crops are a relatively recent technology with potentially devastating impacts on ecosystems and human and animal health. Organic regulations forbid the use of genetically engineered seeds or animals (including clones). more
ORGANIC
Organic farmers nourish the soil that feeds our food. Research shows that organically-produced foods are higher in antioxidants and other nutrients than their conventional counterparts. No persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Designed by intent to kill living organisms, persistent pesticides can be harmful to wildlife and human health, especially as they contaminate our food, air and water or accumulate in our cells. Synthetic fertilizers require large quantities of fossil fuels to produce, and contribute to soil degradation and ocean dead zones. more: pesticides fertilizers