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Snack
Attack Some post- junk food dietary guidelines for what’s
to eat after school. (Stacey Finz, San
Francisco Chronicle)
Haute
Dogs and S’mores Galore Kobe beef (wagyu) hot dogs top
all competition in taste tests. (Leslie Cole,
Portland Oregonian)
Oil
and Food Don’t Mix What Dan Barber thinks of the Farm
Bill’s passage by the House of Representatives. (Eli
Rosenberg, Salon)
Study:
Virus May Contribute to Obesity A virus may be one trigger
for obesity. (CNN.com)
Report:
National Strategy Needed to Fight Fat Research shows a national
plan is needed. (CNN.com)
A
Soup for Summer When it’s hot, nothing beats this
cool, creamy soup. (Wolfgang Puck, Chicago
Tribune)
Low-Fat,
High-Produce Diet Doesn't Cut Breast Cancer Return A 7-year
study dashes hopes raised by earlier research. (CNN.com)
Alcohol
Goes on a Health Kick New cocktails with organic fruits and
vegetables almost let you “drink your dinner.” (Alex
Williams, New York Times)
Heart-healthy
Foods Keep Your Ticker in Top Shape A simple guide the nutrients
you need and their sources. (Sandra Gordon,
Cooking Light on CNN.com)
A
Global Taste Test of Foie Gras and Truffles Two top chefs try
to distinguish European from Chinese luxury foods in a blind tasting. (Louisa
Lim, NPR.org)
A
Shift in How Food Is Marketed to Kids To avoid enforced regulation,
food giants voluntarily change some advertising for young children. (New
York Times in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Michael
Pollan on the Farm Bill Pollan discusses the farm bill on On
Point (NPR).
Sauvignon
Blanc: A Super Summer Sipper Although often discounted
for its seriousness, this varietal is a great match for summer
foods. (Beppi Crosariol, Toronto Globe
and Mail)
The
New Food Crusade The San Francisco Bay Area is leading the charge to
change how Congress subsidizes farming. (Carol Ness,
San Francisco Chronicle)
FDA:
Food Allergies Not So Rare Among U.S. Adults Eight most common food
allergens present danger to many adults. (Scientific
American/Reuters Health)
China
Executes ex-Drug Chief for Graft Head of China’s FDA
given harsh, swift punishment in effort to restore world confidence
in Chinese food products and drugs. (CNN/Reuters)
Does Eating
Local Really Help? There is more to a “food mile” than
distance alone. (Podcast; Jori
Lewis, BBC World Service’s TheWorld.org)
Local
Food Co-Ops Go Beyond Greens Meat coops make sense to many,
too. (Chris Arnold, NPR)
Food
Reform This year’s Farm Bill will transform public
health and the health of our farmland. (Michael
Pollan, University of California Alumni Magazine—The
entire issue is food-related; see
>)
Restaurant
Group Challenges Calorie-Count Law Association argues First
Amendment rights impingement. (Associated
Press/New York Times)
How
to Cook Flexitarian Chef’s new book guides home
cooks toward delicious meals that work for both vegetarians
and carnivores. (Hiasao-Ching
Chou, Peter Berley, Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Indonesia
VP Endorses Cannabis For Cooking Can it be legally used as
a traditional spice in curries, yet still illegal for possession? (CNN.com)
From
Fried Chicken to Veggie Burgers A Detroit restaurant
owner’s
deteriorating health prompted radical change for his menu. (David E. Gumpert,
Business Week)
Are
Ratings Pointless? The Highs—and Lows—of
the 100-Point Scale Should a precise number be
given to something that’s
slowly changing? (W. Blake Gray, San Francisco
Chronicle)
Bring
Your Own Diners bring wine to restaurants, but are condiments,
food, dinnerware OK? (Monica Eng, Chicago
Tribune)
Will Certain Foods Help You Lose Belly Fat? Myths about fat-melting foods,
bananas, dairy foods. (Joy Bauer, TodayShow.com/MSNBC.com)
Cocoa’s
Heart Benefits Given Another Boost Japanese study
finds that cocoa’s
polyphenols may reduce cholesterol. (Confectionary News.com)
A
Moroccan Oven Open to All A traditional practice has social, ecological merit
for today. (Joan Nathan, New York Times)
Surreal
Dining Some of the highest-end dining rooms now resemble
surreal science labs. (Susan Sampson,
Toronto Star)
The
Vineyard, the Barrel and Full Disclosure Shouldn’t
tricks of the wine trade (using oak chips, micro
oxygenation, de-alcoholization, extra sugar or
acid) be on the label? (Eric
Asimov, New York Times)
Cocoa
Extract More Effective Than Fluoride Researchers
are looking at a cocoa extract that’s superior
to fluoride for dental health. (Catherine Boal, Confectionery
News)
‘Cue
Country First stop on a tour of America’s
best barbecue is North Carolina, famous for pulled
pork. (Bill
Daley and Donna Pierce, Chicago Tribune)
Bay
Area Design Could Use a Taste of Slow Food's Philosophy A
look at regional growth with an emphasis on the value and pleasure
of its difference. (John King, San Francisco
Chronicle)
Dinner
Guests From Hell Entertaining adult fussy eaters can drive
a cook crazy. (Clare Halladay, Sydney
Morning Herald)
Julia,
Both Sides Now Two new books paint a more complete picture
of the still venerable Julia Child. (J.M.
Hirsch, AP/Chicago Tribune)
Hocus
Pocus and a Beaker of Truffles The artificiality of truffle
oil is explained. (Daniel Patterson, New
York Times)
Multivitamin
Use and Risk of Prostate Cancer in the National
Institutes of Health–AARP Diet and
Health Study Higher incidence
of advanced and fatal prostate cancer has been found in men consuming
high levels of multivitamins. [Karla A.
Lawson, et al, Journal of the National Cancer Institute (UK)]
Lung
Disease Halved by Right Diet The Mediterranean
Diet may help prevent COPD as well as Alzheimer’s. (David
Rose, London Times)
No,
Really, It Was Tough: 4 People, 80 Martinis Which gins
produce the best martinis? (Eric Asimov,
The New York Times)
“Food
Safety Czar” Named Recent appointment underscores the
extent of public concern about food safety in the U.S. (Jonathan
D. Rockoff, Baltimore Sun)
Festive
Fare for Cinco de Mayo Mexican-inspired recipes for Cinco
de Mayo or any day. (Anne Greer McCann,
The Dallas Morning News)
Antioxidant
Found in Red Wine Selects, Kills Cancer Cells in Experiment More
good news about the benefits of drinking wine. (Jacob
Gaffney, WineSpectator Online)
Questions
Linger for Beard Foundation How the foundation is faring
under new management. (Nick Fox, The
New York Times)
Farmer,
Cookie Maker, Ecologist and, Yes, the Future King Prince
Charles and the sustainable food movement. (Kim
Severson, The New York Times)
Call
of the Wild An introduction to exotic mushrooms, with
accompanying video. (Donna Pierce,
Chicago Tribune)
Letting
Leafy Greens into Your Life Tips for growing and preparing
leafy vegetables from food writer and professional baker
Susan Thomas. (NPR’s
Kitchen Window)
Cooked
Books: Real Food from Fictional Recipes Adam Gopnik
examines imaginary food. (The New
Yorker)
When
the Wine is Green Assessing organic wine options. (Eric
Asimov, The New York Times)
Have
Spatula Will Travel Vacations as culinary learning
experiences. (Taylor
Holliday, The New York Times)
This
Week, Okonomiyaki, Hold the 'Bam!' Japanese
cooking shows kick it up a notch. (Betty
Hallock, The Los Angeles Times)
How
to Be a Locavore Three San Francisco Bay Area families take
up the challenge to eat locally. (The
San Francisco Chronicle)
Light
to Moderate Drinkers Show Greater Cognitive Ability, Study Finds Can
moderate alcohol consumption deter
cognitive decline? (Jacob
Gaffney, Wine Spectator Online)
Organic
vs. Conventional: What Do Experts Say? Experts compare some
of the benefits and drawbacks of
going organic. (Amy
Spindler, CookingLight.com)
Was
He the Eggman? The history
of that perennial brunch favorite,
Eggs Benedict. (Gregory
Beyers, The New York Times)
Organic
Food Is organic food really better? Answers to
some common questions about organic produce. (Hattie
Ellis BBC.co.uk)
Local Tap Water Bubbles Up
in Restaurants Tap
water's new role in the “sustainable
and local” food movement. (Carol
Ness, San Francisco Chronicle)
The
New Consumer Craze in Japan: Junk Food After
years of staying slim on a diet of fish, vegetables
and rice, Japanese are developing a sweet tooth. [Associated
Press, The Sun-Sentinel (Florida)]
CDC:
Few Americans Meet Fruit, Veggie Guidelines Most
American’s
aren’t following Mom’s
advice, according to a recent
CDC survey. (CNN.com)
Oh,
Glorious, Flavorful Pork Pork
lover extols the wonders
of the pig, from Serrano
ham to salumi. (Russ
Parsons, Los Angeles Times).
Kitchen
Chemistry Is Chic,
But Is It a Woman’s
Place? Gender
differences in the laboratory
kitchen. (Laura
Shapiro, The New York Times)
Abalone's
Luster Grows Eco-friendly
aquaculture lures endangered
mollusk back onto Bay Area
menus. (Olivia
Wu, San Francisco Chronicle)
Ice
Cream as Fertility Aid? Experts
Skeptical Can a diet
rich in high-fat dairy
foods lower the risk of
infertility? (Associated
Press, CNN.com)
“Hybrid
Horribles” Give Nutrition
Advocates Heartburn Should
restaurant chains provide
menu calorie counts or
are diners capable of making
their own decisions? (Jerry
Hirsch, Los Angeles Times)
Celebrating
the Ringmaster of the Restaurant Circus
Prominent chefs from around the world gather in Monaco to
celebrate the face of French
food, Paul Bocuse. (Florence
Fabricant, New York Times)
Coming
in from the Cold Is global warming re-drawing the
map for California’s
wine-producing regions? Once
thought too
cold to produce wine grapes, Marin Country, in Northern
California, is showing new
potential. (Patrick
Comisky, Los
Angeles Times)
Comprehensive
Culinary Travel Survey Provides Insights
on Food and Wine Travelers First-of-its-kind travel industry
report on culinary travel shows a sizable proportion of the U.S. leisure
market making travel decisions based on a desire for
culinary experiences. [PRNewswire
(press release)]
Grape
Expectations for Healthier Wine A new wine-
preserving technique may mean an end to the sulphite side
effects many wine drinkers experience. (Science Daily)
Future
Foods: Friend or Foe? From low-fat mayonnaise to
milk that tastes like cola—the
latest in food technology
research. (Paul Moss, BBC News)
Hunan
Resources All about Hunanese
cuisine and the real story
behind General Tso’s
chicken. (Fuchsia
Dunlop, New York Times)
On
the Rocks? You Bet! Ice is the secret to the art and science
of mixology. (Charles
Perry, Los Angeles Times)
Growers
Ready for a Run on
Avocadoes After
January’s
freeze, will growers
be able to meet the
demand? (Stacy
Finz, San Francisco
Chronicle)
Migden
Bill Would Force Fast-food Outlets to Post Calorie Counts California
state senator Carole
Migden (D) has introduced legislation that would require
chain restaurants to post calorie counts for their food
in "plain
view." (Marisa
Lagos, San Francisco Chronicle)
The
Weighty Responsibility of Drinking for Two To
drink, or not to drink, that is the question for moms-to-be. (Julia
Moskin, New York Times)
Quel
est le meilleur croissant de Paris? A
listing of Paris croissant competition winners and why they won. (Alexandra
Michot, Colette Monsat, François Simo,
le Figaro)
Gastronomy
U Slow Food-backed program trains epicures
to work with producers and consumers. (Robin
Mather Jenkins, Chicago Tribune)
Danone’s Beautiful Designs for Functional
Yoghurts
Cosmetic yogurt will be on the market next year. (Jess
Halliday, CosmeticsDesign.com)
The
Wine Diet, Day 2: Spice Up Your Life and Save Your Heart A
new book explains how wine, chocolate, and other delicious foods
lengthen life. (London Daiy Telegraph)
Forget
Resveratrol, Tannins Key to Heart Health
From Wine Increasing procyanidin consumption may prolong
life. (David Biello, Scientific American)
Specialty
Tonic Waters, Subtly Sweet Tonic is the
latest beverage to quality differentiate itself. (Rob
Willey, New York Times)
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