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The Green Plate: In Praise of the Fava Bean
ColumnFava beans are a seasonal superfood you should make time to enjoy. People who don’t like to spend time in the kitc…
Foodie Underground: Truck Farm
ColumnThe film “Truck Farm” proves that small scale urban farming efforts are part of the solution. I’…
The Green Plate: Frito Lay, How Green You’re Not
ColumnFrito Lay may be a natural at greenwash, but they’re not green. The other day, when a banner ad touting the …
Foodie Underground: 20 Terms for the Foodie Vocabulary
ColumnYour guide to translating avant garde foodie menus. Known for my tendency (obsession), with pronouncing words in a…
Alternative Uses for Food…for Better or Worse
ColumnFood Science Hall of Shame. Everyday whole foods can be both powerful medicine and handy around the house. But whe…
What Does $20 Billion In Wasted Food Look Like?
In Britain, the amount of yearly food waste can fill London’s Wembley Stadium. Here’s something humiliating.…
Foodie Underground: A Penchant for Gourmet Junk Food
ColumnBeing a junk foodie has never been so hip. It’s always good to leave your bubble. In Portland, Oregon, my bu…