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Politics of the Plate: Frankenfish

If the FDA has its way, genetically modified fish may soon arrive at supermarkets—without labels to tell you what you’re buying.
Barry Estabrook
09.23.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
health + science,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

Meatless Meals, Courtesy of Heather Mills

What will the impoverished New York neighborhood of Hunts Point do with $1 million worth of vegan food?
Kara Zuaro
09.22.08
Keywords
kara zuaro,
health + science,
vegan,
heather mills,
nutrition/diet
food + cooking

Kernels of Wisdom

Learning to love popcorn and the country that invented it.
Christy Harrison
09.04.08
Keywords
christy harrison,
culinary culture,
farms + fish,
nutrition/diet,
produce
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Junk Feed and Irradiated Greens

Farmers resort to M&Ms and potato chips for cattle feed, and irradiated greens are finally approved.
Barry Estabrook
08.26.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
farms + fish,
nutrition/diet,
meat
food politics

Baltimore’s New School Chef

Charm City’s famously troubled schools, with their sky-high rates of obesity, are getting a major culinary makeover.
Melody Simmons
08.25.08
Keywords
melody simmons,
health + science,
nutrition/diet,
kids,
farm-to-table
food politics

Politics of the Plate: R.I.P., rBST (Redux)

An agricultural giant buckles under pressure and dumps its bovine growth hormone business.
Barry Estabrook
08.25.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
health + science,
dairy,
labeling
food politics

Why You Should Avoid Raw Salmon

Raw salmon dishes like tartare and crudo are growing in popularity. But unless that fish has been frozen first, it could give you a tapeworm.
Jon Rowley
08.21.08
Keywords
jon rowley,
health + science,
seafood,
nutrition/diet
food politics

Politics of the Plate: “Natural” Lies

Basking in the “natural” marketing glow, manufacturers are slapping the word on just about everything.
Barry Estabrook
08.19.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
food policy,
labeling,
nutrition/diet
travel + culture

Going Green While Turning Gray

A Southwest assisted-living facility serves up farm-to-table living, with acres of tomatoes, herb gardens, and a mean rotisserie chicken.
Karen Coates
08.19.08
Keywords
karen coates,
nutrition/diet,
southwest,
culinary culture,
ecology
magazine

Mister Cool

Whether opening macrobiotic restaurants or chairing Britain’s prestigious Soil Association, Craig Sams has always worked to promote food that’s good.
Joe Dolce
August 2008
Keywords
joe dolce,
farming,
nutrition/diet,
organics market,
craig sams