A cooking class where new immigrants learn English…and more
Good morning! We hope you had a great weekend. While not snowed in, the UC Food Observer caught up on some reading, much of which focused on cooking and community. On …
A cooking class where new immigrants learn English…and more
Good morning! We hope you had a great weekend. While not snowed in, the UC Food Observer caught up on some reading, much of which focused on cooking and community. On …
Good morning! Here’s a brief wrap of some important stories as you start your day. A reminder: the UC Food Observer will be skipping the Friday and Monday wrap as …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: Could buying smaller …
The farm-to-table movement has been good for producers, restaurants and consumers. It has helped support local economies and enabled restaurants to feature locally grown produce. Farm-to-table has also enabled consumers …
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 …
An ancient grain: Palestinians rediscover freekeh
Everywhere we look, something old is new again. On the West Bank, one of the old new things is a roasted grain called freekeh. (Pronounced “free-kah”). Husks of wheat are …
Prominent chefs deliver message to Congress
A group of prominent chefs delivered a petition on December 2nd to Congress, asking for legislation to mandate labeling of GMO foods. Led by chef and TV personality Tom Colicchio, …