I’ve often looked to the UK as a great model of cautious, thoughtful food policy, but it looks like the new government there is taking its cues from the food industry rather than from a public health standpoint.
Top Ten Eggplant Recipes (in season now!)
July 13, 2010 By
Eggplant has got to be one of my all time favorite foods. So I was pretty excited when we started harvesting Japanese eggplant at the farm a few weeks ago. Eggplant is in season July through October in most areas. There are literally dozens of varieties to choose from. Although we’re most familiar with the [...]
Soda Tax Would Help Americans Become 4% Less Fat
July 12, 2010 By
The USDA, examining a potential national tax on sugar in sweet drinks, recently found that such a tax would make Americans 4% less fat. The tax would reduce caloric intake of adults by 13% according to the study. For an average American, that equates to 3.8 fewer pounds gained each year. Not exactly making us [...]
Debunking Common Kitchen Myths
July 12, 2010 By
Every wondered about some of the conventional cooking wisdom that makes the rounds? Addages like “hot pan, cold grease, no stick” and the idea that all of the alcohol cooks out of boozy dishes have been around for ages. Peter Aitken takes on a slough of cooking myths, some of which are quite surprising! Here [...]
Kool Aid Marketing Aspartame to Moms and Kids
July 12, 2010 By
While watching TV the other day, I ran across a commercial for a new Kool Aid variety aimed at moms. The premise was basically that these Kool Aid Fun Fizz drops are fun for kids and healthier than soda, clocking in at just 5 calories per glass. A bright red, flavored drink that’s 5 calories? [...]
Sustainable Farming: Organic vs. Agroecology
July 12, 2010 By
One of Becky’s recent posts raised the question of what separates agroecological farming from organic farming. Although agroecological farming shares some of the same principals as organic farming, agroecology is not associated with a particular type of agriculture. Conventional and organic farms alike can take an agroecological approach to managing farmland. What is agroecology? Agroecology [...]
Does Monsanto Own Seeds of Change?
July 9, 2010 By
Does Monsanto own Seeds of Change? I hear this question a lot. It shows up on message boards around the internet. It’s even been passed to me as an email forward. The quick answer is “No, Monsanto does not own Seeds of Change.” Why do people keep asking if Monsanto owns Seeds of Change? Consolidation [...]
