Comments on: Lauren Melodia http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:54:56 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Linda bush http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-685 Linda bush Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:23:40 +0000 #comment-685 Attach a simple recipe (using the vegetable or fruit being handed out ) or cooking /serving instructions with the produce. If the produce really is a novelty to the recipient, the recipe would encourage them to try it- over and over... Attach a simple recipe (using the vegetable or fruit being handed out ) or cooking /serving instructions with the produce. If the produce really is a novelty to the recipient, the recipe would encourage them to try it- over and over...

]]> By: Michael Takayoshi http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-301 Michael Takayoshi Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:06:14 +0000 #comment-301 I went to elementary school with Lauren and I have to say she has always been a person of amazing substance. I am so happy that she is being recognized! I am a high school teacher and feel that the opportunities and blessings given to me should be paid back by giving back to the community. Lauren demonstrates a "true" love for her country and community by gifting sustenance but ultimately hope for our neighbors. It inspires me to do more and to be more. I hope she and others like her help to do the same. I went to elementary school with Lauren and I have to say she has always been a person of amazing substance. I am so happy that she is being recognized! I am a high school teacher and feel that the opportunities and blessings given to me should be paid back by giving back to the community. Lauren demonstrates a "true" love for her country and community by gifting sustenance but ultimately hope for our neighbors. It inspires me to do more and to be more. I hope she and others like her help to do the same.

]]> By: Pete http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-180 Pete Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:00:57 +0000 #comment-180 Of all the articles above this one and the final one below, this one was the best. You may not have much money, but you've done MORE than the others and I tip my hat to you, young lady! Keep going! Pursue your dream, whatever it may be and don't allow anyone to talk you out of it! You Go Girl!! Of all the articles above this one and the final one below, this one was the best. You may not have much money, but you've done MORE than the others and I tip my hat to you, young lady! Keep going! Pursue your dream, whatever it may be and don't allow anyone to talk you out of it! You Go Girl!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-69 Anonymous Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:35:34 +0000 #comment-69 I think this is a great thing for the farmers and the communities. For Lauren and others to do this on a volunteer basis is amazing and to be commended. Maybe if it was real cheap I'd learn to like an eggplant:) I just discovered I like curried butternut squash soup, so I'm all for broadening our horizons in regards to using farm fresh produce when we can. One thing that drives me crazy at the grocery store is that produce is so costly! This would be really helpful. I think this is a great thing for the farmers and the communities. For Lauren and others to do this on a volunteer basis is amazing and to be commended. Maybe if it was real cheap I'd learn to like an eggplant:) I just discovered I like curried butternut squash soup, so I'm all for broadening our horizons in regards to using farm fresh produce when we can.
One thing that drives me crazy at the grocery store is that produce is so costly! This would be really helpful.

]]> By: Missy, Los Angeles, CA http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-68 Missy, Los Angeles, CA Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:34:31 +0000 #comment-68 Vegetables truly are not that costly when you break it down. I buy a couple of broccoli crowns, one large carrot, one Italian Squash, and one red pepper all for less than $5. I cut it up and boil them with some curry sauce and add a few chicken tenders and serve with brown rice. This is enough for two meals. Isn't this cheaper and healthier then a combo meal from a fast food place? Vegetables truly are not that costly when you break it down. I buy a couple of broccoli crowns, one large carrot, one Italian Squash, and one red pepper all for less than $5. I cut it up and boil them with some curry sauce and add a few chicken tenders and serve with brown rice. This is enough for two meals. Isn't this cheaper and healthier then a combo meal from a fast food place?

]]> By: Madam1 http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-67 Madam1 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:34:05 +0000 #comment-67 I commend this young lady. I have traveled overseas for 10 years now, you wouldn't believe how many Americans didn't know what whole foods looked like. There were Peace Corps volunteers depressed and wasting away because they didn't know how to eat foods that weren't canned washed, or cut. Many couldn't identify a single herb in its whole form. Some of the older Americans were just the same. I think this is the worst addicition of all - processed food. Veggies are inexpensive and so diverse, I would love to spread the word in my area and am so proud of Melodia- YOU ROCK and you save lives! I commend this young lady. I have traveled overseas for 10 years now, you wouldn't believe how many Americans didn't know what whole foods looked like. There were Peace Corps volunteers depressed and wasting away because they didn't know how to eat foods that weren't canned washed, or cut. Many couldn't identify a single herb in its whole form. Some of the older Americans were just the same. I think this is the worst addicition of all – processed food. Veggies are inexpensive and so diverse, I would love to spread the word in my area and am so proud of Melodia- YOU ROCK and you save lives!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-66 Anonymous Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:33:42 +0000 #comment-66 To those who wonder how one could give out free produce... Maybe if you acutally read the description, "Melodia gives Bedford-Stuyvesant residents the opportunity to BUY food they can't get anywhere else..." To those who wonder how one could give out free produce...

Maybe if you acutally read the description, "Melodia gives Bedford-Stuyvesant residents the opportunity to BUY food they can't get anywhere else..."

]]> By: Anonymous http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-65 Anonymous Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:31:42 +0000 #comment-65 I've been a part of Hellgate CSA for three years now (in Queens, NY - www.hellgatecsa.com), and have been greatly impacted by the concept of community supported agriculture. I met Lauren a few months ago at a Just Food conference (www.justfood.org), and am impressed by the dedication of people like her to coordinate getting farmers connected with communities like hers and mine. It's no easy task, especially when done in your spare time (yes - most CSAs are 100% volunteer run). Congratulations to Lauren and Bed-Stuy CSA for being featured! I've been a part of Hellgate CSA for three years now (in Queens, NY – http://www.hellgatecsa.com), and have been greatly impacted by the concept of community supported agriculture. I met Lauren a few months ago at a Just Food conference (www.justfood.org), and am impressed by the dedication of people like her to coordinate getting farmers connected with communities like hers and mine. It's no easy task, especially when done in your spare time (yes – most CSAs are 100% volunteer run). Congratulations to Lauren and Bed-Stuy CSA for being featured!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-64 Anonymous Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:31:22 +0000 #comment-64 How the program works is explained here ---> http://bedstuycsa.wetpaint.com/page/About+the+Bed-Stuy+CSA Basically, people buy into the farm during late winter, early spring. The money is used to purchase seeds and labor. In return, they get a share of the farm's harvest each week from June through October (20-22 weeks). Actually, it seems like a great idea. How the program works is explained here -> http://bedstuycsa.wetpaint.com/page/About+the+Bed-Stuy+CSA

Basically, people buy into the farm during late winter, early spring. The money is used to purchase seeds and labor.

In return, they get a share of the farm's harvest each week from June through October (20-22 weeks).

Actually, it seems like a great idea.

]]> By: Sonia http://ypwr.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/07/hello-world/#comment-63 Sonia Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:31:00 +0000 #comment-63 I think this is great. Taking the initiative to do something like this is not easy. Most people just sit and think how they can do something good for the world and what they can do with their passion. Lauren just took the first small step. Sure it takes research and a lot of hard work to pull all strings to make it happen, but lets not be negative! This is not easy. I think Lauren's efforts are commendable and inspiring! Way to go girl! Keep going... I think this is great. Taking the initiative to do something like this is not easy. Most people just sit and think how they can do something good for the world and what they can do with their passion. Lauren just took the first small step. Sure it takes research and a lot of hard work to pull all strings to make it happen, but lets not be negative! This is not easy. I think Lauren's efforts are commendable and inspiring! Way to go girl! Keep going...

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