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Coming out of hibernation
Finally, after 3 months of blizzards, winter seems to be showing signs of weakness in Montreal. I'm sure this doesn't mean that winter is over, even though spring officially began over two weeks ago, but still, today the sun was shining and the snow was melting, and people were out on the streets, chatting. This also reminded me to plant my tomato
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Please welcome Ali, and check out the Ethicurean on Facebook
We're very pleased to announce that guest contributor Ali Benjamin has accepted our invitation to don an Ethicurean apron. Ali's a busy bee on the Internets, writing her own blog, The Cleaner Plate Club, as well as contributing to
Oh, the sadness
There will be no set of Digests for Thursday morning as hoped because I just accidentally deleted it. If I can face reconstructing it, maybe Saturday. And yes this is the real time.
Take a bite out of this!
There hasn't been nearly enough fun around here lately. Our last attempt at making you smile — despite Farm Bill delays, Monsanto victories,
In rare form, Meatpaper #3 outflanks the competition
The Spring 2008 issue of Meatpaper, the magazine's third, is out and it's even better than the first two. One of the editors (Sasha Wizansky and Amy Standen) admits she has
Innovative process turns any vegetable organic in seconds
Special to The Ethicurean, by Barry Foy Agribusiness stocks rose sharply today, following the announcement this morning of a new process that transforms conventionally raised produce into organic, instantly and at almost
Be a “responsible masticator”: “Keep on Shoppin’ in a (Label) Free World”!
Eco-Farm n00bs Tom and I weren't sure what to expect from the January conference's talent show, but we knew we'd be entertained one way or another.
Digest – Announcements: Community food case studies wanted, water video contest
We're starting to get more requests from researchers, nonprofits, and others to publicize various things. Our personpower is limited, so we've decide to publish a regular roundup of surveys, contests, etc. Submit yours to digest at thissite.com for consideration. Flying the co-op: The Wallace Center
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And the winner of our caption contest is…
What a rip off. The ennui I get at the grocery store only costs 25 cents a dozen. —Jeff Donald, Exeter, NH Congratulations to Jeff, whose entry in our first-ever caption contest was the clear winner amongst the Ethicurean
Pollan painting #4: The golden arches
The latest in a series of interpretive paintings done by 5-year-old Frederick, inspired by his mother’s reading "The Omnivore’s Dilemma" and summarizing it for him. (See #1, Children of the corn |
“How now, pill-poppin’ cow?”
In the aftermath of the Hallmark/Westland slaughterhouse exposé, henceforth to be known as Downergate, there has been much outrage. Let there now be outraged laughter ... assuming your sense of humor is as sick
Announcing our first-ever caption contest
Guest contributor Ali sent us this photo, which she took last fall in Pittsfield, MA. We worked on writing a caption for it, but got worn out after discussing the source of the paper, the type of ink, whether
Pollan painting #3: Sequoia National Pork
The latest in a series of interpretive paintings done by 5-year-old Frederick, inspired by his mother's reading "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and summarizing it for him. (See #1, Children of the corn and 1 Comment • Read more »
An adventure with live cuisine
Cocina Poblano. Regional Mexican cuisine complete with a live tortilla bar and a wide selection of high-end tequilas comes to Jack London Square. 499 Embarcadero West (at Washington), Oakland; (510) 451-4700. Lunch, dinner daily; weekend brunch. —San
The Eat Well Guide v2.0: Finding SOLE food on the road
Bonnie P.: One of the things I have enjoyed most about starting this blog is the number of people it has brought me into contact with who are passionate about finding, supporting, and popularizing SOLE food. Here at the Ethicurean, we're trying to create an online hub for that community in various ways
