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Mudhen at Dallas Farmers Market gives veggie lovers something to crow about

The Mudhen Meat and Green's menu is the creation of local restaurant mogul Shannon Wynne and Chef Jennifer "Suki" Otsuki. Photos courtesy of Mudhen's Facebook page.

Feb. 15, 2016

Mudhen is the nickname for the American Coot, a migratory waterfowl that eats primarily plants. It is also the name of the new restaurant at the Dallas Farmers Market that relies heavily on veggies for its healthy fare. 

Local Foods Kitchen in Fort Worth serves up locally sourced fare

Local Foods Kitchen opened in July. Photo courtesy of Facebook.com/localfoodskitchen.

February 1, 2016

She helped her family found City Café in Dallas. She trained with Julia Childs and even did a stint in Paris at the three Michelin starred L’ Arpege, but when veteran chef and caterer Katie Schma decided to open her own restaurant with a local food theme she chose a North Texas city known for its small-town feel – Fort Worth.

Green Grocer reopens as eco-friendly micro mart

For those fans of Green Grocer in Dallas who were saddened to hear that the green market was closing this month – rejoice. The store, which specializes in stocking nearly exclusively organic foods, local produce when possible and no GMOs, is back.

Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' program

Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' in collaboration with Westwood School to encourage daily eco-conscious living. Events will be held at local breweries, featuring sustainability discussions. Additionally, they plan an environmental film series with TEDxSMU. The first EDMo event is on September 17, focusing on sustainable food.

Fall brings another round of green fests to North Texas

In spring around Earth Day, it seems every community in North Texas has a green fest going on. Not so, some cities save their celebration for when it cools down in September. Here’s a calendar to keep track of the green gatherings in the coming months.

Dallas Urban Farms growing sustainable cash crops on Deep Ellum rooftop

Dallas Urban Farms installed an aeroponic farm on a Deep Ellum rooftop to sustainably grow produce using 90% less water. They partner with City Square and Hilton Anatole to supply fresh produce and food for the homeless, with basil, leafy greens, zucchini, squash, and peppers as initial crops.

Green Tip Guy: Shop with reusable produce bags

Aug. 12, 2015

By Jason Winningham, the Green Tip Guy

This is a new feature called "Green Tip of the Week "created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.