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March 14, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to mean drinking Guinness, eating corned beef, and wearing a green tee shirt. While you should definitely do at least one, if not all, of the activities listed above,...
March 12, 2011
There has been a lot of talk in the press recently surrounding the new wave of young people seeking a more rural lifestyle in reaction to our damaged economy. The New York Times and Grist recently...
March 11, 2011
Cooking is a complete sensory experience. Your sense of sight, taste, smell, and even sound are all ignited as you chop, mince, sauté, and squeeze. Cooking, at the highest level, is an art form and...
March 9, 2011
“Mmmmm..... donuts.” Homer would agree; donuts are undeniably delicious. Pure decadence with no apologies. From maple bars to jelly-filled powdered sugar coated goodness, we all have our classic...
March 8, 2011
While Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, includes a wide range of fun and lively activities like dressing up in masks and costumes, throwing beads, dancing, sports competitions, parades, and eating lots of...
March 8, 2011
Many people hold their ground pretty firmly on whether they are a “tea person” or a “coffee person”. Both can contain caffeine, although the caffeine in tea typically feels...
March 6, 2011
Fats have typically been demonized in the health and nutrition community as something to be avoided. For years low fat, no-fat, non-fat and reduced fat have been synonymous for “healthier.” However,...
March 6, 2011
With the new iPhone 4 arriving on the scene and Verizon finally getting on the iPhone bandwagon, phone apps are becoming more and more popular. Just about every organization, company, or program is...
March 5, 2011
We all know that McDonald’s has taken over the world. The big yellow arches symbolize America’s universal dominance in the fast food market and in the world economy as a whole,...
March 3, 2011
The New York Times recently wrote a piece on the decline of the chile in New Mexico. Not chili, the meaty, bean-filled soup you might find at a local diner—but chiles, the spicy hot peppers which are...
March 1, 2011
Mother Nature Network recently wrote a piece about how the newly implemented junk food tax has affected consumer’s overall calorie intake. Maastricht University in the Netherlands performed a study...
March 1, 2011
This week’s top ten list is dedicated to people in the nutrition and food community working hard to implement change in our nation’s school lunch programs. As we are well aware, obesity is at an all...
February 27, 2011
Supermarkets have a long history. Beginning in the early 20th century, they started as small locally run shops that specialized in dry goods, such as canned items or non-perishable products. Down the...
February 26, 2011
We’ve all been eagerly watching the news surrounding the original Coca Cola recipe, curious to see what’s actually in that bubbly brown brew. We also know soda is high in sugar, and probably not a...
February 25, 2011
Didn’t think you could get your snacks to be green friendly? Well, you can! And it’s fun too. Don’t worry, we are not suggesting you only eat raw veggies or flaxseed crackers; there are other tasty...
February 24, 2011
There are many reasons that alcohol is not an option for everybody at a party. Whether you are pregnant, driving, underage, or simply don’t like the feeling or taste, it’s good to have...
February 22, 2011
One key component surrounding the new food truck and street food craze is that diner cars, food carts, and food trucks are all just cheap, affordable ways to eat during hard economic times. If we...
February 22, 2011
Happy Tuesday everyone! Here’s a list of ten great food websites to give you a daily dose of all things food related, from politics and health to chefs and new food trends. Did I mention they're all...
February 21, 2011
Unfortunately for many of us, the dark cold days of winter means coming down with at least a cough or a few sniffles. Cold season, so aptly named, is when colds and flus are at their heights and we...
February 21, 2011
Winter is a tough time for those of us trying to stay within the sustainable and local framework when it comes to buying produce. In the summer, when we go to our local market we are enticed by...
February 20, 2011
Eastern Europeans have frequently been stereotyped for their ability to knock ‘em back with ease, but a recent study by The Economist suggests that this stereotype may in fact hold weight. In the...
February 19, 2011
Over the years, coffee has become a more complex industry, especially here in the United States. With the emergence of Starbucks and other large coffee companies in the '90s, Americans started to...
February 19, 2011
For many of us, our first memories of food involve throwing spaghetti on the floor or splattering cake mix on both ourselves and our loved ones. As infants, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting...
February 18, 2011
Within the last few years, food trucks have emerged as the new trend for hungry adventurers who want to grab a bite on the go. Taco trucks have always been a popular and cheap favorite, especially...
February 18, 2011
Over at The Daily Meal, they recently posted a round up of 8 Bizarre Food Museums around the world, including the Nutropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (that’s right folks, a museum...
