The Trader Joe’s List

By Arielle Adelman
Published on April 17, 2013

Observing Tu B’Shevat through fruit trees and food justice

Published on January 24, 2013

Across the globe this month Jewish communities are celebrating the holiday of Tu B’Shevat. Many choose to commemorate the “New Year of The Trees” by planting pine trees in Israel. Tu B’Shevat is a day that deals directly with the social inequality of our food system. It’s a holiday that can inspire us to think about building community food security. Why not plant fruit trees right here in Los Angeles to grow more food?

Not a Ralphs fan in the least

By Julia Bendis
Published on December 27, 2010

Israeli invention could pave way for hydrogen cars

By David Shamah
Published on April 24, 2008

Everyone's heard that old story about the scientist who invents a "magic pill" that turns water into gasoline -- with the invention eventually getting into the hands of the oil companies that bury it, fearing they will be driven out of business when word gets out about their competition

Market maven enjoys love affair at the farm stand

By Danielle Berrin
Published on April 10, 2008

More than chef or author -- both of which she is -- Amelia Saltsman is an advocate for the Santa Monica Farmer's Market, a doyenne of good taste whom everyone here seems to know. The farmers invite her judgment on their best produce; the chefs ask for advice on recipes.

Get your juices flowing with fruit-infused foods

By Jeff Nathan
Published on March 29, 2007

Santa Monica Tries to Tread Lightly

By Idan Ivri
Published on August 5, 2004

How many trees does it take to absorb the emissions from your car's commute? How much land does it take to feed and raise the beef you eat for dinner? How much space on earth does your trash take up?

The city of Santa Monica has taken up the task of answering those questions in "Santa Monica's Ecological Footprint, 1990-2000," released in March. The report measures the amount of land used to produce everyday products and services like electricity, transportation, garbage disposal and housing. That land use is called the ecological footprint, and it can be measured individually or citywide.

Shuk Shopping

By Keren Engelberg
Published on May 8, 2003

Elbows out. That was the lesson that began my initiation into the ways of Valley Produce market in Reseda.