For nearly half a century, I have been teaching and writing about the effects of politics on what we eat and, therefore, on our health. I began my career fascinated by nutrients, every one of them, but I ended up viewing foods, diets, and entire systems of food production and consumption as far more significant….
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Off to a Late Start: An Excerpt from Marion Nestle’s New Book, “Slow Cooked”
Facing the Kitchen
The farmers market provides a fresh perspective along with fresh food. I lived alone for many years before I met my husband. More often than not, I ate alone, traveled alone, went to cafés and restaurants alone, and thought nothing of it. But loss changes everything. After two years of battling a brain tumor, my…
By Joy Manning
How to Buy Sustainable Beef
There are many reasons to shop for sustainable meats. To eat ethically and sustainably. To support small and local family ranchers. To support environmentally friendly farming. The list goes on. But not every supermarket in America is stocked with grass-fed, grass-finished and bird-friendly beef—yet. If you can’t find it at your store, there are still…
By Kaori Becker
Share Your Food Enthusiasm and Turn It into a Steady Income
What if you could turn your passion for food into a reliable source of income? I’m not talking about a risky venture like opening a new restaurant, but rather offering food “experiences” through which you share your perspective and skills with hands-on activities for guests. Five years ago, I quit my high school teaching job…