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A Taste of Conservation
Ohio Chefs Make 'Going Green' Delicious
What did you eat today? You may be struggling to remember what you ate, let alone know how these foods were grown and made their way to your plate!
With so many choices, it’s hard to always know where your food comes from and, harder still, to know what type of effect it may have on the places you love. But, the fact is, you influence the quality of the lands and waters you care about each time you choose the type of food you eat, the time of year you eat it and the place you buy it from.
The Nature Conservancy knows that healthy food equals healthy nature—and that healthy nature equals healthy food. We’re working globally at the intersection of nature, food and clean water by:
· Protecting important natural areas that filter pollutants out of our drinking water supplies
· Promoting sustainable agricultural practices that keep soil healthy and improve the quality of the rivers, lakes and oceans we fish from
· Addressing the effects climate change may have on the food we grow by reducing emissions from deforestation and supporting key climate change policies
With your support, we’re making the world a healthier place to live, for people and nature. But we’re not alone.
Get a taste of conservation as you explore the ways these three top Ohio chefs are working hard to ensure that what goes into your mouth is easy on the environment.
Get a taste of conservation as you explore the ways these three top Ohio chefs are working hard to ensure that what goes into your mouth is easy on the environment.
Jonathon Sawyer, The Greenhouse Tavern
Jonathon Sawyer is chef-owner of The Greenhouse Tavern, located in Cleveland, Ohio. One of Food and Wine Magazine’s “Best New Chefs of 2010,” Chef Sawyer is committed to serving up local, sustainable foods in his restaurant, which was selected in 2010 as “One of the Top Ten Best New Restaurants in the U.S.” by Bon Appétit Magazine and is the first certified green restaurant in Ohio.
Learn more about Jonathon's approach
Kevin Malhame, Northstar Café
Kevin Malhame is co-founder of Northstar Café, which has four Columbus, Ohio locations, including Columbus’ best new restaurant in 2009, Third & Hollywood in Grandview. He and his co-founder, wife Katy, are committed to making responsible decisions in the operation of their restaurants, with the recognition that every decision affects the health of the community and environment on a local and global scale.
Learn more about Kevin's approach
Mary Swortwood, Green Dog Café
Mary Swortwood is chef and owner of Cincinnati, Ohio's Green Dog Café. With more than 25 years of restaurant experience and a background in nutrition, Mary is focused on offering healthy food that’s easy on the environment. She and her partner Mark also work hard to include environmentally friendly products and processes at their restaurant.
Learn more about Mary's approach
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