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Paving over paradise: “The Garden” documents the demise of South Central Farm
By Elise McDonough For more than 10 years, a lush oasis flourished in South Central Los Angeles, surrounded by warehouses and industry. An incredibly beautiful place, the 14-acre community garden known as South Central Farm hosted towering trees, cacti, tropical fruits,
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Outta space?: R. J. Ruppenthal’s “Fresh Food From Small Spaces”
Though I've been lucky to "borrow" my friends' back yard for a garden this year, during the winter I still crave growing something green and
Grass act: Gene Logsdon’s “All Flesh Is Grass”
As the problems of industrial meat production — CAFOs, excessive waste and pollution, worker
Review: New documentary “Food Fight” is more of a lovefest
Ethicurean headquarters in Oakland, CA, should have been the home stadium for a preview screening of "Food Fight," the new documentary by Chris Taylor. After all, this
Celebrating food independence: A review of “Depletion and Abundance”
OK, quick check: everyone who is concerned about the economic crisis turning into a depression and causing food and fuel prices to rise and pockets to empty — whether for yourself, your parents, your children,
As the dirt turns (a pair of agricultural hope operas)
I grew up surrounded by farms. Though my family lived in a neighborhood on the very outskirts of our northern Ohio city, my school bus drove out into the country to pick up some of my farm-raised classmates. And in the summer, I spent the county
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 hotcakes, even if it's not making our nation any healthier. I was content to let it go at that. But
“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 shelves.” I did pick up a copy. And I’m confused. Written by David Zinczenko, the editor-in-chief
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 only to San Francisco in restaurants per capita. We’re not talking Applebee’s, either. The
I can read you like a cook: A review of “Kitchen Literacy”
As the local-food movement broadens and more people find pleasure in shopping at the local farmers markets and/or in growing their own produce, we find more folks 'fessing up to their lack of expertise. How do you know when a fruit or vegetable is ripe? What's the difference between various cuts of meat?
Review: Carolyn Steel’s “Hungry City”
A review I wrote of "Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives," a new UK food-politics book by architecture professor Carolyn Steel, appeared in
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Postcard from Portland, ME: Even Andrew Zimmern knows that Rabelais is the place to be
Should you find yourself in Portland, Maine, on the first Friday of the month, you can participate in the monthly art-walk, a self-guided tour of local galleries, studios, museums, and other venues. There are plenty to choose from —62 venues in June ’08, to be exact. One of those venues might Rabelais.
Ode to podcasts: Down on the farm at 38,000 feet
I have an embarrassing confession: I am terrified of flying. I've tried everything I can think of to get over it (deep breathing, Dramamine, and even, yes, a self-help book called "Fly Without Fear"), yet I still end up
A capital creamery: DC’s Dolcezza spins local flavors into artisanal gelato
Please welcome guest contributor and frequent Ethicurean commenter Emily Horton. Emily writes about food, culture and sustainability issues in Washington, D.C., where she's lived since last September. Before that, she lived in Atlanta and Chapel Hill, N.C., where she lost her accent for the first time
No-go fish: A review of “Bottomfeeder” by Taras Grescoe
Taras Grescoe says he wrote "Bottomfeeder" (Bloomsbury USA, May 2008) for a somewhat selfish reason: he wanted to taste the world's great seafood dishes — like bouillabaisse
