Posted on January 24th, 2010 by Julie Norris
Excerpt from the article:
Julie Norris, co-proprietor of Dandelion Communitea Cafe near downtown Orlando, said that the local farmers were not only chosen for their proximity. Their independence from the mass markets allows them the freedom to emphasize quality. “It’s so important to know your grower,” Norris said. She said with the overuse of pesticides, environmental [...]
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Posted on January 19th, 2010 by Julie Norris
The next couple of weeks are going to be delicious, educational and entertaining, we promise. Here are some highlights:
For more on the local food movement, watch the above video (taped in 2007) and check out our answer to Why Local?
Eat Local Week by Slow Food Orlando is January 25-31st
As you know, Dandelion is dedicated [...]
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Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Featuring the the documentary “Food Fight”
by Chris Taylor and food by Chef Josh Oakley.
Tickets: $18, includes hors d’oeuvre, beer, coffee and tea.
Durng last year’s Florida Film Festival, I watched the film Food Fight with a couple of other sassy ladies in the local food movement & we immediately began planning this “Farm To Table” event, [...]
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