Whether you are beginning to rethink your choices regarding food, or would like a refresher on the finer points of what, why and where to eat, the Delaware New Castle County Library’s upcoming series will satisfy your tummy and mind. Check out these fast approaching events, ranging in topic from where to buy fresh local food, what the heck organic is really about, and talks about recent books and films that have popularized the foodie questions as well: (for more information visit www.nccde.org/libraries)
Nov. 2 – Buy Local from a Delaware Farmer: DE Dept. of Ag. rep will discuss benefits of buying locally, where to do so, and how to get more involved. 11 a.m. at Brandywine Hundred branch, 7 p.m. at Bear. Nov 3 at Woodlawn, 7 p.m.
Nov. 3 – What’s all the fuss about Whole Food Eating? – Cooperative Extension agent discusses the nutritional differences between food choices, whole foods, and more. 7 pm. at Kirkwood branch. Nov. 4 at Bear, 1 p.m.
Nov. 3 – Go Grow your Own! – Cooperative Extension agent talks about basics of starting your own garden, construction, composting, etc. Open dialogue time too. 3 p.m. at Hockessin Branch. Nov. 4 at Brandywine Hundred, 2 p.m.
Nov. 3 – Supersize me - film and discussion – Consumer health librarian leads watching and discussion of this documentary on fast food. Discussion involves nutrition resources at the library and in communities. At Brandywine Hundred branch, 7 p.m. Also Nov. 4 at Bear, 7 p.m.
Nov. 5 – The Omnivore’s Dilemma for Kids bood discussion – For ages 9 and up, meet with others to discuss what is in the food you eat, how to shop for heathier choices, and address budget concerns. 4 p.m. at Kirkwood branch. Nov. 10 at Woodlawn, 7 p.m., Nov. 13 at Brandywine Hundred, 3 p.m.
Nov. 6 – FOOD, Inc, film watching – a look inside America’s corporate food industry. Newark Free branch, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 9 – Understanding the Natural, sustainable and Organic terms: a Consumer’s Perspective – President of the Delware Organic Food & Farming Association addresses questions on the above terms, when to ask for it, and if it’s what it’s cracked up to be. Newark Free branch, 7 p.m. Also Nov. 10 at Brandywine Hundred, 11 a.m., and Hockessin on Nov. 10, 2 p.m.
Nov. 9 – In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto - book discussion addressing national conversation about how we eat, and Michael Pollan’s prescription for that: Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Woodlawn branch, 7 p.m. Also Newark Free on Nov. 17, noon. Claymont on Nov. 18, 10 a.m. Bear on Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Brandywine Hundred on Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
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