Limited Edition Zine: Hotdish

Maple syrup
Real maple syrup may contain
40 gallons of sap, but it's quite
sustainable!(6) Its production
protects forests and reduces
tillage. Indigenous
communities and midwest
farmers have been “sugaring”
maple trees for generations.(7)
Purchase real local maple
syrup when possible for a
wealth of flavor.
Sage
White sage is sacred for many
Native communities who use
it in a variety of ways. Overharvesting
has endangered
this plant which plays a critical
ecosystem role.(8) Do your
part by growing your own
from seed in your garden or
on your counter. Check out
local farmers markets for
another sustainable option.
Tater Tots
These gems were created in
the 1950s to reduce waste
from french fry production.
(9) Unfortunately, today's
tots are often filled with
preservatives and artificial
ingredients.(10) Support a
better food system and buy
organic taters with a simple
ingredient list, or make your
own with local potatoes.
The
Ingredients
Check out these ethical
sourcing tips for these common
(or not so common) foods
Banana leaves
Banana leaves are an
incredible compostable
parchment paper used in many
tropical areas, like the
Philippines.(11) They lock in
moisture and prevent burning
while adding a wonderful floral
aroma and grassy flavor.
Support local by purchasing
these at your nearest Asian
grocery store.
Butter
Conventional butter
production relies on factory
farming for cheap milk,
promoting pollution and
inhumane treatment of
animals.(12) Look for local,
organic, and/or grass-fed
butter to bring both a wealth
of flavor and values you love
to the table.
Cranberries
Cranberries are grown on
vines and then cultivated in
bogs.(13) Support organic
cranberry producers to
protect our waterways and
soil health from harmful
pesticides. Even better, look
for locally grown cranberriesyou'll
be surprised how many
producers are here in the
Midwest!