FDA poised to take action on the first-ever application to market a genetically engineered salmon without adequate consideration of environmental risks and public input
Eating on a Cruise Ship, Can it be Healthy?
May 26, 2011 By
Cruise ships are known for their abundance of available food. Is any of that food good for you? And is it possible to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet while on a cruise?
Three Summer Cookbooks
May 26, 2011 By
Summer is almost here and these three new cookbooks have plenty of ideas for summer fare, both light and hearty.
500-Mile Kitchen Project: Getting Folks On Board
May 25, 2011 By
This is the second in a series in which I attempt to renovate a kitchen using materials and products manufactured within 500 miles of my home in Berkeley, CA. I’m really excited about my 500-mile kitchen. But, it can be a hassle to find everything you need from within 500 miles. It would no doubt [...]
Science Paper: Factory Farms Aren’t the Only Way to Feed the World
May 25, 2011 By
A recent paper published in the journal Science argues that factory farms aren’t the answer to feeding our growing world population.
Factory Farming Map Wins Interactive Media Award (Acceptance Speech Cut Off)
May 24, 2011 By
I wrote about a pretty awesome (though, disturbing) interactive factory farming map created by Food & Water Watch and New Signature back in December. The map “illustrates the geographic shift in where and how food is raised in the U.S. and allows anyone to quickly search for the highest concentration of animals by region, state and county.” A non-interactive version of it is above.
