The Local Good

Today we wanted to share more details about EdmontonEats, who generously donated the prize pack giveaway! We interviewed founder Maureen Murphy-Black, who began operating EdmontonEats in October of 2019, and asked her to share a little more about herself and how she got the idea for EdmontonEats. Read more: https://thelocalgood.ca/12-days-of-yeg-giveaway-the-celebr/... Enter the Giveaway: 1. Like this post 2. Follow Edmontoneats.yeg 3. Tag your Edmonton foodie friend below 4. Share to your feed for an extra entry #12daysofyeg

Eat, Drink & Be Local This Holiday Season We are bursting with ideas on how to show some local goodness to your favourite breweries, restaurants, cafes and more! A lot of traditional holiday experiences involve food. With so many unable to spend time with loved ones over the holiday this year, consider instead treating them (or yourself!) to a great meal or a tasty treat. Check out our blog for all the deliciously local eats!... https://thelocalgood.ca/12-days-of-yeg-eat-drink-be-local-/

Part 4: what tips do you have for people interested in living simply? We sat down with Dr. Joanne Moyer from The King's University to talk about voluntary simplicity, a way to live and a way of life that rejects the high-consumption, materialistic lifestyles of consumer cultures and affirms what is often just called ‘the simple life’. Joanne Moyer is an associate professor of Environmental Studies and Geography at the King’s University. She received her PhD in Natural Resour...ce and Environmental Management from the University of Manitoba in 2013 and started working at The King’s University in 2015. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Sustainability, Human Geography, and The Study of Voluntary Simplicity. Her recent research explores faith-based organizations engaged in environmental work in Kenya and Canada. She has worked with the Mennonite Central Committee and currently serves as a council member for the Mennonite Creation Care Network. She is an avid commuter cyclist and enjoys exploring Edmonton’s river valley and ravines. See more

GIVEAWAY EdmontonEats connects people through the celebration of food, culture and community while providing economic and social capital opportunities for Edmonton's immigrant and refugee communities. Cultural Hosts from Libya, Bangladesh and Syria have created culinary delights - recipe kits to experience their specialty dishes in the comfort of your home. The holiday kits also include a selection of lovely artisan gifts.... Enter to win a Celebration box for the holidays: Like this post Tag a friend in the comments Follow Edmontoneats.yeg Share this to your page or engage in any of our #12daysofyeg posts for extra entries!

Part 3: How does voluntary simplicity relate to the holiday season? We sat down with Dr. Joanne Moyer from The King's University to talk about voluntary simplicity, a way to live and a way of life that rejects the high-consumption, materialistic lifestyles of consumer cultures and affirms what is often just called ‘the simple life’. Joanne Moyer is an associate professor of Environmental Studies and Geography at the King’s University. She received her PhD in Natural Resource... and Environmental Management from the University of Manitoba in 2013 and started working at The King’s University in 2015. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Sustainability, Human Geography, and The Study of Voluntary Simplicity. Her recent research explores faith-based organizations engaged in environmental work in Kenya and Canada. She has worked with the Mennonite Central Committee and currently serves as a council member for the Mennonite Creation Care Network. She is an avid commuter cyclist and enjoys exploring Edmonton’s river valley and ravines. See more

Part 2: How did you get involved in voluntary simplicity? We sat down with Dr. Joanne Moyer from The King's University to talk about voluntary simplicity, a way to live and a way of life that rejects the high-consumption, materialistic lifestyles of consumer cultures and affirms what is often just called ‘the simple life’. Joanne Moyer is an associate professor of Environmental Studies and Geography at the King’s University. She received her PhD in Natural Resource and Envir...onmental Management from the University of Manitoba in 2013 and started working at The King’s University in 2015. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Sustainability, Human Geography, and The Study of Voluntary Simplicity. Her recent research explores faith-based organizations engaged in environmental work in Kenya and Canada. She has worked with the Mennonite Central Committee and currently serves as a council member for the Mennonite Creation Care Network. She is an avid commuter cyclist and enjoys exploring Edmonton’s river valley and ravines. See more