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Jon Stewart explains the ‘Monsanto Protection Act’

Stewart has a knack for getting things across in a way that can get our food blogger's teen to pay attention.

Taco Bell announces healthy(ish) meals, 7 years from now

There's no need to line up just yet for combo meals that will meet one-third of the federal government's recommended dietary guidelines by 2020.

Sam Kass among the 480 White House staffers to be furloughed

The highly visible White House assistant chef, kitchen gardener and Let’s Move senior policy adviser will feel the effects of the sequester.

Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act aims to increase production of local foods

A new bill seeks to make fresh, healthy food more accessible to consumers and support the farmers who grow it.

Climate change may test wine drinkers' adaptability

Regions that are ideal for growing grapes may become less suitable as the climate shifts. Will wine drinkers' taste buds be able to adapt as winemakers adapt what they produce?

Where to get your free Ben & Jerry's cone

Today is Ben & Jerry’s annual free cone day, and you have permission to indulge in this socially responsible treat.

Kids can fight hunger by volunteering

There are many ways to help fight hunger. One of them is to volunteer with your kids to help them truly understand that some kids go hungry every single day.

Will sulfites in wine give you a headache in Tuscany?