January 27, 2010 Posted on Oprah’s website page, dedicated to today’s show: Food 101 with Michael Pollan, there were several ‘extras’ available. The one that caught my eye was the opportunity to purchase Food, Inc. for just $9.99… at least until 11:59pm PST on January 29th (Friday), thru Amazon. A savings of $16.99. Not bad [...]
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Special Offer on Food, Inc.
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Michael R. Taylor, J.D., Deputy Commissioner for Foods
January 14, 2010 This from the FDA newsroom:
“Michael R. Taylor, J.D., was named Deputy Commissioner for Foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on Jan. 13, 2010. He is the first individual to hold the position, which was created along with a new Office of Foods in August 2009 to elevate the [...]
Posted in CUpS Food News Wire Also tagged bacteria, commercial food processors, e-coli, FDA, food safety, health, inspections, outbreaks, politics, processors, salmonella 1 Comment
Think Global and Eat Local
January 13, 2010 National Geographic has just published a 320 page book with “8 Simple Steps to a Healthier You”, called true Food. There is a short excerpt to give you an example of what is inside:
” What’s in Season? A Guide to Local Eating in the Winter:
•The Northeast: From root cellars and cold [...]
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Rising Food Prices
January 11, 2010 Navdanya, Vandana Shiva’s website, reports even the simplest, most common foods, are rapidly climbing beyond the reach of many.
“In 2007 the food price index calculated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) rose by nearly 40 percent, compared with 9 percent the year before, and in the [...]
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The Long Awaited Pig Roast
TwoJunes Go Whole Hog
The TwoJunes belong to a supper club with 3 other women here in Portland—we’ve been meeting once a month for dinner for the past 3 years, rain or shine, without fail. Usually, the menu is appetizer, cocktail, main dish, side dish and dessert—one dish per member with the main dish falling to [...]
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Mojo Criollo Nuevo Marinade and Brine
This is an adaptation of a Caribbean-style brine or marinade for pork. The lime juice subs for the traditional sour oranges which can be difficult to find. I’ve reduced the salt as low as I can and still have a “brine.” The dark beer (I used a mocha stout.) adds a hint of sweetness and [...]
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