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Food Matters

Sick and tired of the confusion surrounding food?

Want to feel good and prevent or reverse illness & disease? WELCOME TO FOOD MATTERS

Food Matters is a documentary film informing you on the best choices you can make for you and your family's health. Helping you save time, money and effort.In this day and age with so many companies interested in profiting from your misfortune and ill health this film will help keep your money in your pocket and your health in your hands.

We all know someone with Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, Obesity, Mental Illness, Depression, Asthma, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Chronic Fatigue, Allergies and on and on...Knowing what to do and where to turn has become unbelievably complex.

Join the World's Leading Authorities on Nutrition and Natural Healing as they uncover the true cause of disease. Find out what really works, what doesn’t and what’s killing you. Becoming informed about the choices you have for your health and wellbeing can save your life.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 5:14pm.

A "Local First" Campaign in OurLando?

OurlandoAt Dandelion, we are passionate about community & are dedicated to helping this city & it's citizens live, work & play in a progressive town. We would like to send a delegation from OurLando to represent our blossoming community at the BALLE "Grow Deep" Conference & are looking to the community to help raise money for airfare & lodging. Please consider making a donation to our travel fund so we can learn what it takes to start & maintain a vibrant "Local First" campaign in OurLando in support of independent business, arts, culture & active citizens.




We need to raise $5,000 for airfare, conference fees, meals, hotel and materials needed to jump-start a program in OurLando. Won't you pitch in? Consider donating $25, $50 or $100. Click on the Donate Button Now!

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Submitted by Dandelion on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 10:58pm.

Mother Day Menu

Join us this Sunday for Mothers Day & you will find we've created a special menu just for you & mom. Regular menu items still available.

Appetizer
A sweet pair of Jasmine infused rice rolls
with Strawberries , Kiwi & Coconut Vanilla Dipping Sauce
$6

Chilled Soup
Spring Gazpacho
Tomato melon gazpacho with green pepper oil
$4 cup $6 bowl

Salad or Wrap
Strawberry Fields Salad
Spring Greens, Strawberries, Feta, Sunflower Seeds,
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Crostini with Herbed White Bean Puree
$9

Cupcake for Dessert
Vanilla Raspberry Sponge Cake topped with Framboise Cream Icing
By Sweet Tooth Vegan Treats
$3.5

Limited Quantities Available
Pick & choose your options for listed prices or
Order entire menu plus beverage of your choice for $25

Menu by Chef Michelle Minks

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Submitted by Dandelion on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 8:58pm.

Eco Enterprise....We Made the Cover!

Oh, my. You know something is afoot when the Orlando Chamber puts an eco-preneur on the cover of it's monthly publication. Julie was proud to stand tall in front of Dandelion and spread the eco-word on running an authentic green business. Check the article out here on page 18.

Also in the news recently was Tia Meer of the Simple Living Institute. Check out that article here on page 13.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 6:40pm.

Earth Day 2008 Photos & News Coverage

What a fantastic celebration we had! It was so amazing to have all of our neighbors band together to celebrate mama earth - many thanks to event organizers Emily Ruff & Mike Tiner from the Florida School of Holistic Living for their tireless efforts to bring this celebration to OurLando!

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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 3:28pm.

Why we need to REDUCE the use of plastic...

Apparently, plastic we use ends up in the ocean. Lots of it. A friend of a friend of a friend put together this 12 part documentary. Here's Episode 1 of 12. For More, Go here.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 1:20pm.

New Study: Organic veggies have more nutrients


A review of nearly 100 scientific studies has concluded that, on average, organic fruits and vegetables have more vitamins, minerals, and beneficial antioxidants than their conventionally grown counterparts. In the new report, scientists from The Organic Center (a nonprofit that promotes organic farming), examined carefully matched measurements of selected nutrients in specific organic and conventionally grown foods. The scientists found that the organic produce had higher levels of tested nutrients in 61 percent of the cases. Furthermore, the organic foods tended to have higher levels of antioxidants and polyphenols, nutrients that are often in short supply in U.S. diets. By contrast, conventional produce had higher levels of potassium, phosphorus, and total protein, which most people already have in their diets in sufficient amounts. The Organic Center will update its findings online as new studies comparing organic and conventional foods are published. Read the report.

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Submitted by Dandelion on Sat, 04/12/2008 - 3:20pm.

Transforming the Extraordinary


Golly gee, we are BUSY! Keeping pace with all the happy folks who come through our door - loyal regulars who have been with us since the get-go, new folks who are finding us every day & friends from out of town who find our little oasis - are all stoked to see our success.

For the better part of the past year I've been upgrading to our kitchen facilities to increase our efficiency, allow for more flexibility in our menu and best of all, allow you, our guest, to relax more and enjoy your time at Dandelion.

The Magic Stays! Here's what will NEVER change:

  • Our down to earth, eclectic, diverse, everyone's welcome all the time friendliness & approachability.
  • Casual atmosphere & space for local artists, musicians, poets and YOU to showcase your creative talents in a community atmosphere.
  • Our commitment to a sustainable business: we will always strive to be greener, will never stray from our vegetarian roots and will always be your authentic, grassroots stomping ground.

Here are some of the TRANSFORMATIONS we have on the horizon:

We are here to serve you. Now, we really will.
That's right, starting mid-April, you can now plop down at your favorite table and we'll come take your order, bring you your food, chat with you about tea, wine, awesome vegan desserts & let you in on the cool events we've got going on. We'll even refill your drinks & get a to go box for you if you need one. Aren't we sweet?

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Submitted by Dandelion on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 12:40am.
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