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Q&A with Michele Simon — activist, attorney, badass

By • on November 14, 2010

It's always fun to talk with someone who has such a sense of purpose that she doesn't feel the need to make nice. Michele Simon is one of those people.

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Notes from a new farmer: Q&A with Michael Gallagher, Square Roots Farm

By • on September 4, 2010

In every school, there is a legendary former student -- the one whose academic prowess knew no bounds. "Brilliant," people marvel about this student, even

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“Wise Guyer”: MA state rep plans CDC with agricultural focus

By • on August 26, 2010

Denis Guyer, a state representative from Western Massachusetts (2nd Berkshire District) plans a community development corporation (CDC) that will foster

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Neophobia 101: When picky eaters confound Ethicureanish intentions

By • on August 18, 2010

My four-year old ate a vegetable frittata the other day. Mind

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After Michelle Obama: a Q&A with Scott Schenkelberg of Miriam’s Kitchen

By • on March 11, 2009

Mrs. Obama on the line at Miriam's Kitchen; photo courtesy of Choice Photography. Last week, Michelle Obama

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Review: Real Food For Healthy Kids cookbook

By • on March 9, 2009

I talk a lot of smack about sustainable food. About the unexpected pleasures of farmer’s markets, about voting with one’s fork, about "local economies"

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Serving meals, shedding anger, at a free lunch program in New England

By • on March 3, 2009

Toward the end of last year, something happened. I still can’t say what, exactly, I just know it happened almost overnight. For two years, I’d been

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Local food safety cop?: In which Bill Marler is compared to John Travolta, Ally McBeal, Julia Roberts, and 80s pop star Tiffany, all in one place

Earlier this week, Bill Marler, the attorney who’s earned oodles suing food

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Yes, no, and “later” foods: Dunkin’ Donuts, the ignoble conclusion

Last week, I discussed a dilemma I recently faced while standing in the middle of Wal-Mart with an exhausted, hungry 7-year-old who had spotted the Dunkin’ Donuts counter and desperately wanted a donut.

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Yes, no, and “later” foods: Why Wal-Mart depresses me as a parent

We went to Wal-Mart yesterday. It was a mistake. Don’t get me wrong: I understand why people shop at Wal-Mart. I live in a rural community that is mostly poor or working class. I see hundreds of people

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What does an Obama win mean for the U.S. food supply?

We heard plenty of talk about Wall Street and Main Street. We heard about $150,000 wardrobes, Joe the Plumber, Bill Ayers, socialism, and cynicism. But one thing we didn’t hear much about in this election

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The ‘Eat This, Not That’ guy compares his book to Obama, offers crappy advice for families

Oh my stars. David Zinczenko has gone insane. A while ago, I reviewed Zinczenko's book "Eat This! Not That!" which is selling like

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MaryJane Butters: Is MaryJane’s Farm for real?

So, let's talk about MaryJane's Farm, shall we? I'm feeling conflicted, and I need some help sorting it out. Recently,

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“Eat This! Not That!” presents the solution to the wrong problem

“Get yourself a copy of ‘Eat This, Not That,’" someone told me recently. “It’s flying off the bookstore

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Eating SOLE in Portland, Maine: Fore Street, Gilbert’s Chowder House, and Hugo’s

Got a little time to explore the dining scene of Portland, Maine? Change your plans: you’ll actually need lots and lots of time to do it right. Word on the street is that the East Coast Portland is second

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