Life flies past us so quickly, and sometimes I’m certain the sound of the wind is actually the sound of life flying by.Β That’s the way it’s felt lately; a [ … ]
Wheatless Wednesday: Five Gluten-Free Alternatives to Traditional Wheat Pasta
There’s so much more to the wonderful world of noodles than old-world durum semolina pasta. And no, I’m not talking about substituting stringy spaghetti squash or strips of summer squash [ … ]
Green your Red-Hot Summer with Japan’s Number One Organic Green Tea Matcha
It’s nearing May in the heart of Japan’s Nishio area, and beneath the cover of carefully arranged netting, row after row of brilliant jade tencha tea plants are gradually hidden [ … ]
Meatless Monday: Vegan French Lentil & Portobello Burgers
Do you ever have an insatiable craving for a delicious, summery burger — but don’t want the autolyzed yeast extract and soy protein isolates contained in many commercial veggie patties? [ … ]
Wheatless Wednesday: Ethiopian Teff from the Pyramids to the Present
Many people have never heard of teff, but this unique gluten-free grain dates back to the age of the pyramids.Β Most often ground into flour to make injera, a fermented [ … ]
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake for Wheatless Wednesday
Looking for a gluten free chocolate cake that’s fit for a queen? We’ve got your recipe right here!
Food Policy Friday: Barack Obama’s Advisors Have Ties to Monsanto
There’s an organic garden on Barack Obama’s lawn. The First Family eats local, organic, and seasonal food. So why did the President’s scientific advisory team for last fall’s election include [ … ]
What’s On My Food? Searchable Database Reveals Toxicology of Pesticide Residue
You’ve likely heard of Skin Deep, the cosmetic safety database which lists the toxicity of ingredients in personal care products.Β But did you know there is now a similar database [ … ]
Wheatless Wednesday: Chalk it up to Cheese Alchemy — Garden-Fresh Pizza without Dairy or Soy Cheese
This twist on classic pizza ushers in summer with a tender gluten-free crust, garlicky oven-roasted tomato sauce and the zing of fresh herbs.Β You could top this with homemade mozzarella [ … ]
Wheatless Wednesday: Boost Vitamin A, C and K Intake with Four-Color Coleslaw
The dawn of summertime — just over a week away — calls for barefoot lunches, iced coffee, blossoming flowers, and colorful produce. And what better food to showcase summer’s brightness [ … ]
Food Policy Friday: FDA to Conform to EPA Standards for E.Coli in Bottled Water
Drinking water poses a threat due to possible perchlorate contamination and BPA leaching from plastic, but it seems reasonable to assume that in the United States, bottled water is free [ … ]
Wheatless Wednesday: 6 Reasons to Reject Monsanto’s Roundup-Ready Wheat
Last month, Canada, the United States, and Australia announced unprecedented plans to join forces and commercialize genetically-engineered wheat, saying that biotechnology was crucial to the future of the wheat industry. [ … ]
Food Policy Friday: Call to Action Against Bayer’s Glufosinate-Resistant LL62 Rice
The chemical giant Bayer — the same Bayer which brought you aspirin, heroin and mustard gas, and currently manufactures a wide variety of pesticides, herbicides, polyurethanes and other questionable chemicals [ … ]