#foodispolitical

FOOD IS POLITICAL

A healthy reminder that what you eat, where you get it from, who gets to eat it–food is very much a political issue. More than just beautifully styled photos and awesome recipes, I want us to all consider how we can further food justice and equity efforts with our purchasing power and commitment to sustainability. I’m floored by the work orgs like @riotribs is doing. Feeding the masses during Portland’s protests, making sure folx are fueled to keep fighting.

While I may not have been at the forefront of the action last night, I marched with one of the largest protest gatherings in PDX last night. Through the streets of NE Portland into downtown, witnessing the vital importance of community taking a stand. This work is necessary. Creating space and opportunity for BIPOC to thrive is necessary. Food for the fire is necessary.

I want to further what it means to eat sustainably and create access for all walks of life. How we can connect marginalized folx to healthy food is an environmental issue AND a political issue. The things we eat everyday is a statement. Where it’s sourced, how it’s produced, packaged, where it’s sold. We make a choice everyday to unconsciously support institutions. How much further does your dollar go when you fund Black owned CSA’s that subsidize food for Black families rather than a chain grocery store?

Food is political and y’all, we have the power! Stay tuned.

Private: SPIRIT OF A SPRING SALAD

::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: From Nature’s dark wet pantry. at winter’s end. :: ::: :::> Dalla bagnata e oscura dispena della natura. al fine inverno.  tender windows of opportunity. spontaneous. push. ::: ::: :::> tenere finestre d’opportunità spontanee. spingono. a lottery of “poor” noble treasures. hidden. to most. in plain. sight. ::: ::: :::> una lotteria di  tesori “poveri” nobili .…