It’s already blustery and rainy in Northern California so it’s time to break out the cold weather recipes. H…
A Primer on Current Food Safety Politics for Non Policy Geeks
On the heels of the devastating article in the New York Times about a young woman who paid dearly for the horrifying pra…
Ecosalon Recipes: Seasonal Eating: Pumpkin Seed Molé Sauce
Fall is in the air and my cooking thoughts always turn to simmered meats and vegetables, with lots of warm, spicy layers…
Treating Hunger with Surplus Food Is a Tactic, Not a Solution
Since participating in and blogging about The San Francisco Food Bank’s Hunger Challenge for 7 days in September, …
Fall Produce Spotlight: 6 Ways to Enjoy Delicata Squash
The manageable Delicata is the first to appear in the markets in fall. It’s lovely to look at – pale yellow,…
Non-GMO Project Brings Transparency to Organic Foods
People buy organic foods for many reasons: their health, better taste, a desire to keep pesticides and herbicides out of…
Ecosalon Recipes: Seasonal Eating from the Farmers’ Market: Baked Apples Stuffed with Figs, Honey & Almonds
Arkansas Black, Honeycrisp, Gravenstein, Braeburn, Northern Spy, McIntosh, Gala, Empire, Winesap. It’s heaven for …
Now That the Secret’s Out of the (Sigg) Bottle, It’s Time to Worry about Nanotechnology
Want to eat an entire pint of ice cream every night and not gain an ounce? Go right ahead. Wondering if that pork chop y…