Posts Tagged ‘new york times’

There’s Corn In Them There Hills

Channeling America’s largest growing commodity crop—corn—40% of it to be exact—toward ethanol production for fuel, may be less than a stellar idea.

Gulf of Mexico -America’s Dumping Grounds

Brief summary: from the New York Times, July 30, 2010— Even before the recent BP oil spill disaster, the Gulf of Mexico has been America’s dumping grounds for decades dating back to the 1930′s. In part, the dumping of old weapons ordinances, yearly oil spills from nearby land seepage, and refinery operations, along with agricultural [...]

Crunchy Tuscan Kale Salad with Lemony Oil Dressing

I came across this recipe back in 2007, attached to an article/restaurant review in the NY Times. In that article, Melissa Clark echoed my own skepticism about a raw kale dish; I was no stranger to the winter green staple, but thought of it as coming out of a sauté pan with garlic and butter [...]

Food Matters with Mark Bittman, part 1 (video)

Mark Bittman, author of How To Cook Everything discusses the central message of his latest book Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating. Bittman touts the benefits of home cooking, and offers a optimistic note to those who may view the culinary arts as beyond their native abilities. In Bittman’s view, most of us have [...]