Growers and Grocers

Before I get into the update, a note on terminology. The traditional term for the omnibus piece of legislation that authorizes agriculture and nutrition programs is the “Farm Bill.” But that term is far too limiting. The “Farm Bill” is one of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation to be considered by […]

As a medical research specialist and healthcare consultant my special area of interest has been hormones, largely in part to the birth defect I was born with. For the last fifteen years I’ve been mentally bathed in everything hormonal. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t say the word […]

Country Home rounded up some excellent tips on how to go green in your kitchen in their April 2007 issue.
- Go organic on soft fruits, such as grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. They tend to hold onto the highest concentrations of pesticide residues. Michel Nischan
- Buy organic produce in season at its nutritional […]

The April 2007 issue of Country Home magazine is packed with ideas on “going green.” Whether it’s decorating your home, filling your kitchen or working in your garden, they have tons of inspiration on how to use recycled products, be mindful of the environment and how to go green.
They also have news of an […]

This past Monday, I attended the 2007 International Boston Seafood Show and got to sample quite a few products. I also had to pace myself because there were so many tempting foods.
One product that I sampled toward the end of the day was the frozen sushi by Polar Seas (a PDF of their products), a […]

What is a Mantis Shrimp?
Well, you are looking at three of them in the photo above. I was walking through the IBSS and came across some Southeast Asian seafood purveyors who had some interesting displays, this one included. These animals are much larger than most shrimp, you would likely need two hands to hold one […]

This post is about two areas of the food business that don’t receive a lot of coverage, either intentionally or accidentally.
1) Who Owns Organic?
For a long time, the word “organic” was synonymous with “small”: it brought to mind an independent farmer or a small company. These days, however, that association is not always accurate. Some […]

Yes, it’s actually possible, believe it or not. To honor the upcoming Earth Day on April 22nd, over 3,500 grocery stores and 50 food producers across the country will be offering discounts on organic products through the month of April.
To receive coupons, recipes and more information about Earth Day events in stores in […]

The Hartford Courant has a piece online titled Organic Farmers Gaining Ground. It’s encouraging to see such growth in that part of the country.
Snippet:
Twenty years ago there were, maybe, 50 farmers growing organically in Connecticut. There may well be over 200 today, and there is every indication that they can barely meet the demand […]

Shape magazine recently did a feature on going green in every area of your life, and one of the pieces focused on 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Kitchen Green.
1. Use a coffee maker that doesn’t require paper filters, and opt for loose tea leaves over tea bags.
2. Bring your own to-go mug to […]