If you’re looking for a gift for the foodie on your list but have a limited budget, antique shops and flea markets are a great place to look. Here are some of the items that I always keep an eye out for.
Gifts for Gardeners
December 9, 2010 By
After working on farms for a year, I have a pretty long wish list of items that I think any gardener would love. Check it out.
Sneak Preview: State of the World 2011
December 9, 2010 By
In just a few short weeks State of the World 2011: Innovations that Nourish the Planet will be launched! We’re excited to share with you a sneak preview of Chapter 1 entitled, “Charting a New Path to Eliminating Hunger,” authored by co-project directors Brian Halweil and Danielle Nierenberg.
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) Passes House Again, Heads Back to Senate
December 9, 2010 By
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) passed the House again. Now it’s headed back to the Senate, where they’ll discuss it some more and, hopefully, vote on it before the session is over.
Mercury in Canned Tuna
December 8, 2010 By
A recent study from Consumer Reports found measurable amounts of mercury in the canned tuna that it tested. While “measurable amounts” is not the same as “dangerous amounts,” with toxins like mercury that build up in the body, you have to look at the amount of tuna you’re consuming over time. They’re recommending that children [...]
Dairy-based Plastics
December 8, 2010 By
Food packaging is perhaps one of the biggest drains on resources in our society. We use petroleum to make it, use it once, possibly recycle it, but it has a pretty good chance of ending up in the North Pacific Garbage Patch or a landfill. Researchers are investigating a new dairy-based “plastic” that could revolutionize [...]
Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
December 8, 2010 By
Pomegranate vinaigrette is perfect on winter salads and cool-weather greens like kale, chard, and spinach. It’s also lovely on roasted vegetables. Here’s the recipe.
