From the monthly archives: January 2011
We covered the San Francisco Happy Meal toy ban from beginning to end and then some, delving into a couple of different angles and topics. But one thing we didn’t spend a lot of time looking at was the strictly legal precedence for the ban, the legal details. Well, we aren’t lawyers, so it’s not a big surprise, but I recently read a cool, interesting, easy-to-read post on this topic (written by a lawyer) and thought it not only warranted but required a quick share.
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As part of the EcoFarm Conference last week, I had the opportunity to see several local organic farms. The tour was led by Amigo Cantisano, and it included visits to four nearby farms. Cantisano grew up in the region, and as our bus [...]
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Super Bowl parties are typically casual events with finger foods, high calorie dips, and lots of jumping around and yelling. Here are a few ideas for easy, quick foods that won’t keep you in the kitchen during the game.
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A recent study suggests that common household insects such as flies and cockroaches can transmit antibiotic resistant bacteria from industrial pig farms to humans.
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It’s not over yet. The Center for Food Safety has announced an immediate challenge to the USDA’s unregulated approval of Monsanto’s genetically-modified (GMO) alfalfa. Widespread GMO contamination of organic fields under the plan could lead to the end to our current system of organic food production.
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The wonderful folks at So Delicious are generously offering $20 worth of their non-dairy goodness to one lucky Eat Drink Better reader! Check out the list of prizes and how to enter.
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With the Super Bowl coming up, I’ve been looking for something different to serve. When I received an offer of free Veggie Patch Meatless Buffalo Wings and Veggie Patch Meatless Corn Dogs, I couldn’t pass it up. Both products are vegetarian, trans fat free, and use non-GMO soybeans.
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There’s been a huge buzz about Taco Bell’s “beef” and how little there actually is in their tacos. The problem no one seems to be talking about, and what I think the real issue is with Taco Bell and almost all fast food meat, is where that meat comes from.
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