A Chef's Table: Living Green, April 23, 2009

It's been said that eating is not only an agricultural act, but also a political one. But it does make sense that how we eat can make a lasting impact on our environment - the problem is figuring out what choices really matter. Paper plates? Organic Vegetables? Bottled Water? This week we examine some choices. From replacing veal with buffalo to entertaining tips that don't fill up the landfill with one-time products, we'll discuss the quandries, questions and curious solutions to "living green." We'll talk to the author of The Ethical Gourmet, discover a winery that composts four-star meals, and talk to the Soup Peddler. Plus much more... [Broadcast Date: April 23, 2009]