Published Articles

Here you’ll find articles that have been published in a variety of magazines, websites and newspapers. I do respond to comments, criticism and compliments!

Eat Local Think Global

Channon Mondoux

Articles linking locavores to larger global
issues;
Taking Food Matters Into My Own Hands

Ordinances vary from city to city: Make sure to check restrictions in the area that [...]

Incredible Edible Flowers

All about eating beautiful blooms, sweet to savory!

Lakeside Mercantile Moving to Oakwood Plaza

“The Greening of Michigan: A Vision for Post-Industrial America.”
Thursday, July 1 at 7 p.m. at the Douglass Community Center (1000 W. Paterson).
“Eat Local, Kalamazoo” event explores Detroit’s urban gardens
Can the burgeoning urban gardens of Detroit provide a model for Kalamazoo – and other “post-industrial” American cities? Find out when “Eat Local, Kalamazoo” presents “The Greening [...]

Canning Classes Available

Lori Evesque is teaching hands on canning classes in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek in conjunction with Fair Food Matters, if you are looking for a place to learn the beginning and advanced levels this is a great opportunity!
See her flyer for information on the classes here
To contact Lori, here is the information
Fair Food Matters
C/o Lori [...]

Local Food At Henderson Castle courtesy Fair Food Matters

This past weekend, I was hired by Fair Food Matters to put together a menu of finger foods. So many people struggle with what to make in the spring and the guests seemed pretty pleased with the food so I wanted to share the menu and the sources with you. Wanting to go local [...]

Gardening Class in Portage

gardening, learning, soil, young herb produce

Local Farmer’s Markets courtesy of People’s Food Co-op News

Check out all the great farmers’ markets in our area, including:

Maximize your Cooking Potential

Maximize your cooking potential: cook four chicken meals in a day
By Chef Channon
April 04, 2010, 9:00AM
Nine sporting events, three appointments, four conflicting social calendars, two classes and 50-plus hours at a full-time job. This sounds like a schedule that requires a personal assistant, or maybe these are the weekly responsibilities of the average family.
Let’s not [...]

Stay Put & Enjoy Stay Healthy – Cooking and Eating Well Locally

Co-sponsored by
Portage District Library & Buy Local Kalamazoo
Location: Portage District Library
Thursday, January 28, 2:00 pm
There is no better way to stay well during the winter season than to eat well. Shopping for the best ingredients and cooking at home is an important part of eating well. Come learn about healthy eating options and the great [...]

Choose Beef Wisely- here’s why

Read why your fast food burger is not such a “special order”

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