From the monthly archives: August 2010
Would you like the choice to have food from farms where animals are treated respectfully, and farmers use ethical and environmentally friendly practices? Or do you want to be forced to buy meat that comes from factory farms with wasteful and environmentally damaging practices, where animals are loaded with hormones [...]
Continue Reading →This is the second post in a series from Tom Lynch, Founder of Worthwhile Wine Company. Tom and his daughter are currently traveling through South Africa and working with some of the most amazing sustainable farmers in the world, rich and poor, as they explore how sustainable farming is creating a more sustainable [...]
Continue Reading →If there existed a local food that was high in protein, calcium and other vitamins, that would help reduce greenhouse gases from agriculture, and was available in thousands of different flavors, it would seem too good to be true…and it is, because the food that fits this bill is bugs.
The United Nations has [...]
Continue Reading →The Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act (H.R. 5579) has a few other names that illuminate what Rep. Dennis Kucinich wants to cover in this bill – Genetically Engineered Technology Farmer Protection Act, Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act. The third in a trio of bills (H.R. 5577, H.R. 5578) [...]
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What makes a delicious broth? If you would have asked me a few months ago, I would have told you vegetable bouillon cubes, but it’s really the taste of umami – the savory and satisfying flavor of food. Sure, bouillon cubes are an easy way to add fullness to the soup, but [...]
Continue Reading →Los Angeles is well known for it’s great eats, but not all areas are so lucky. In parts of south and east L.A., many neighborhoods lack access to fresh, healthy food. There areas, called food deserts, have obesity rates three to five times higher than the rest of L.A.
Southern California’s local [...]
Continue Reading →Heirloom tomatoes come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are gorgeous, some are down-right ugly but, for the most part, they all taste pretty darn good.
Continue Reading →Have you guys had a chance to vote yet for the 2010 Veggie Awards?
Not only do you get a chance to win a ton of awesome prizes, from vegan treats to vacations, you might just spot some Eat Drink Better faves on the list like IPA from MateVeza and some of [...]
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