16 fresh figs; washed, dried and quartered ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon zest ¼ tsp. coarse salt Crust: 1 tsp. va 1½ cups all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup butter, at room temperature 1½ cups brown sugar 1 Tbsp. orange zest […]
Farm Chemicals Are Poisoning Our Water, Creating a Health Crisis Carey Gillam, The New Lede: “A controversial Iowa water safety report has confirmed what many people in the state have long feared to be true: Dangerously high levels of farm chemicals, including nitrates and pesticides are polluting waterways with potentially dire health consequences for hundreds […]
Eggplant is enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike all over the world. With a flavor profile that lends itself to just about any preparation, this extra-friendly vegetable has limitless possibilities and is definitely worth getting to know better. Eggplant is a vegetable from the nightshade family (which also includes tomatoes, okra, and zucchini) that grows […]
This article is from US Right to Know….. Are genetically engineered foods safe? In an interview with a leading molecular genetics expert, we discuss the scientific evidence behind health concerns tied to genetically modified (GM) corn and pesticides, how GMOs are changing in ways that increase health risks, and how regulatory systems have failed to […]
If you love you food you’ll want to listen to these podcast It has been 9 years since we organised the Monsanto Tribunal and 8 years since the opinion of the 5 judges was presented. The case of ecocide has made progress in countries and institutions around the world, many plaintiffs in the US won […]
PRESS RELEASE New Study Finds Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in California WIC-Approved Foods A new report by our good friends at the Clean Label Project reveals the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in a range of food products approved for California’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program—sparking an important conversation about chemical exposure among some of the state’s […]
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION; U.S. Right to Know Diquat, an herbicide banned in the European Union but still widely used in the U.S., damages the intestines and may also trigger a harmful chain reaction in the rest of the body—injuring the liver, kidney, and lungs, according to a new review of more than 100 studies. Studies […]
To roast the Romanesco: 1 large head Romanesco 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 4 slices prosciutto For the soup: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 4 cloves garlic 2 large shallots 6 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 400 […]