Do you want to know what country your food is coming from? Would you like to see the feds put more money in organics research and rural development and less into the pockets of agribusinesses?
If so, it really, really is time to let your elected reps know—especially if they are on the Agriculture Committee. Here [...]
Entries from July 2007
Next-to-last call to speak up for better food policy
July 18th, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, General
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Are you a LOHAS consumer?
July 17th, 2007 · No Comments · General
LOHAS consumers are those seeking lifestyles of health and sustainability, but the group focusing on them is, in the end, a bunch of businesses looking to make a buck.
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Tip: Fruit + half & half = dessert
July 16th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Cooking tips, Food preparation, recipes
A simple combination of half & half plus fresh fruit makes for a supremely simple and seemingly decadent dessert.
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Fish oil: It’s good for what ails you—maybe
July 15th, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Healthy eating, Research
Fish oil provides important health benefits, including for heart disease and high blood pressure, but research isn’t definitive for all the claims. This article provides resources for you to see for yourself what the evidence is for these and other ailments, including depression, dementia, arthritis and asthma. Numerous links are provided.
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Problems? Let me know
July 15th, 2007 · 2 Comments · General
I just upgraded the WordPress software that operates this blog. Please let me know if you notice any problems, anything that isn’t working right. It could be the result of the upgrade (fix one thing, break another…). If anything’s amiss, I want to fix it asap. Thanks!
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New Lawrence restaurants following positive path
July 13th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Food preparation, Food selection
Two new Lawrence, Kansas, restaurants improve the Lawrence restaurant picture with their fresh, well-prepared food.
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