A Senate lunch tradition draws on the flavors of home
Food and politics go hand in hand. This week, there’s some heartwarming news. The winners of the Kids’ State Dinner were announced. The program, sponsored by Let’s Move!, the USDA and …
Gastrophysics may change the way you eat
A new scientific approach to food is emerging: gastrophysics. The term was coined by British psychologist/food scientist Charles Spence, who has done work on how taste, aroma and our enjoyment …
New chains will challenge fast food restaurant model
Organic food manufacturer Amy’s is planning its next business venture: a “drive thru” restaurant chain that will offer “clean” fast food. That means organic, vegetarian, pesticide-free and GMO-free food. All …
Opinion: What does farm-to-table mean anymore?
This thought-provoking piece will displease some, but Corby Kummer (@CKummer) makes some legitimate points about the phrase “farm-to-table.” He laments its over-use by chefs, saying: Those good intentions went …
“New Prairie” cooking blends old and new
A new cookbook explores the cuisine of America’s Great Plains, and the food it presents offers a fusion of past and present, as well as giving a boost to locally …
How to eat healthy at restaurants
Americans eat out a lot. It can be challenging to make healthy choices that take into account portion control while also keeping sugar, fat and sodium at acceptable levels. The …
World War II GIs helped bring a taste for oregano to U.S.
This week marks the 70th anniversary of World War II’s VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), when Germany surrendered to Allied forces, marking the end of the war in the …
Why some aren’t taking Chipotle’s GMO announcement seriously
Making big headlines this week was Chipotle’s renouncement of “ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.” Chipotle indicated that GMOs don’t “align” with the company’s notion of “food with …
#dessertworthy social campaign puts sweets in perspective
Pastry chef Emily Luchetti doesn’t think you should eat dessert every day. She’s concerned about over-consumption of sugar and the attendant issues of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Luchetti says, …
Study finds colon cancer risk may be reduced by rural African diet
Researchers have found that swapping out a westernized diet for meals traditionally found in rural Africa may reduce the risk of colon cancer. A trial involving African Americans who replaced …