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Thu, May 23 2013 at 5:00 PM

The global public health and safety organization NSF International shares nine tips for avoiding food borne illness from your summer celebrations.

5 summer reads for food lovers: 2013 list

Thu, May 23 2013 at 2:37 PM

Just in time for the unofficial start of summer, our food blogger recommends some books to enjoy while you relax in the sun.

Rescuing an injured bird the social media way

Wed, May 22 2013 at 12:27 PM

After crowdsourcing very helpful advice from her friends and family on Facebook, our food blogger and her sons rescue a bird and take him to safety.

'Monsanto Protection Act': Take action to get it repealed

Tue, May 21 2013 at 1:56 PM

Let your representatives know that you want them to support the Merkley Amendment, which would repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act.'

Online restaurant ordering sites Grub Hub and Seamless merge

Tue, May 21 2013 at 12:23 PM

Those who like to order delivery or takeout from a laptop are about to get a bigger network. (But that doesn't mean you should do it more often.)

‘Give a Cluck about Hens’ champions cage-free eggs

Mon, May 20 2013 at 1:54 PM

This infographic makes a good argument for not buying eggs produced by caged hens and opens up the opportunity to talk about what cage-free really means.

Meatless Monday wine: Arnaldo Caprai Grecante Grechetto

Mon, May 20 2013 at 10:55 AM

This Italian white comes from sustainable vineyards and pairs wonderfully with fresh, asparagus that’s used to make a seasonal pesto.

San Francisco's Orchard Hotel has small sustainable touches and impressive sustainable practices

Fri, May 17 2013 at 1:23 PM

This California hotel that our food blogger stayed goes beyond LEED certification in its sustainability initiatives. It also opened her eyes to some of the contrasts between how sustainability is thought of in different regions of the country.

'Mr. Zee’s Apple Factory' teaches children about processed foods

Thu, May 16 2013 at 2:00 PM

Bettina Seigel’s illustrated story helps kids become a little savvier about the media messages they encounter.

Buycott app helps you vote with your dollars

Thu, May 16 2013 at 9:59 AM

A new app scans grocery barcodes and more for information about the brand’s parent companies and where those companies spend their money.

Commenting (243)

I was very vigilant about

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:56 PM

I was very vigilant about food dyes even before I started feeding my kids much more naturally because I saw the difference in my youngest's behavior and mood after having foods that had been dyed. It is a concern with today's parents, but most of us tend to just avoid it instead of voicing our concerns to the food companies. It's time to start making a fuss.

It's very similar to yogurt.

Wed, Mar 06 2013 at 6:54 PM

It's very similar to yogurt. It has no sugar in it, but it's not as sour as yogurt without sugar. I've never had kefir, but I think that I'll be learning about more of the ferments and will eventually get there. I put a little agave in my viili to sweeten it up just a bit, but you can also add chopped fruit or anything else you'd add to yogurt.

If I were a traditional

Fri, Jan 25 2013 at 4:57 PM

If I were a traditional reviewer, I'd agree. But professional restaurant critics (or reviewers) have a code they follow, and from what I understand part of that code is to visit a place three separate times and order a certain percentage of dishes off the menu. Since I only visit a place once, and I've worked in many restaurants, I understand that one bad night doesn't necessarily represent a restaurant. They could be short handed in the kitchen. The wait person may be having personal problems.

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