Masters course in ‘drinking, eating and living’ on menu at top French university

Masters course in 'drinking, eating and living' on menu at top French university

Other modules cover food charities and sexual harassment in the kitchen in the wake of a recent wave of reports of #Metoo-style abuse by dictatorial and macho chefs. The essays so far have focused on topics such as aquaculture in response to overfishing, the power of organic labels, vegetarian ‘meat’, as well as drier topics … Read more

Hipster & Street Art Tour shows the cool side of north Queensland city

Hipster & Street Art Tour shows the cool side of north Queensland city

Surprisingly, Cairns is full of things that hipsters love. Photo: iStock “Hipsters can look different in different places,” says tour guide Peter Schleifer of Cairns Urban Walking Tours. “I mean more about the hipster mentality.” Peter has a tough sale ahead of him on this warm day as we find ourselves near lush foliage in … Read more

Stanford Organic Food Study Makes Waves – Mother Earth News

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Photo from Fotolia / Subbotina Anna Conventional strawberries are known to contain pesticide residues. Does that make them significantly less healthy for us to eat? Are organic foods healthier? Are they worth the extra money? Following a free media gathering around a study conducted in September 2012 by researchers at Stanford University, many people were … Read more

An Economic Round Table – a farce in a fallen economy?

Tennakoon says economy cannot be saved by printing money alone

In fact, it’s fun to read this discussion posted on The island on an “economic table towards consensus”, presumably to help Sri Lankan politicians lift the country out of the abyss into which it has fallen. Could these writers be practicing a writing genre bordering on sham and underrated fun? Do you realize that what … Read more

Rochester Firefighters Respond To Fire In Bitterly Cold Weather

Rochester Firefighters Respond To Fire In Bitterly Cold Weather

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) – Rochester firefighters had to fight the flames AND intense cold early Sunday morning. Crews were dispatched to 235 11th Ave NE around 2:30 a.m. to deal with a detached garage fire that had already spread to three nearby vehicles and threatened a home. The air temperature at that time … Read more

Where to go next with food waste?

Where to go next with food waste?

Who hasn’t felt guilty throwing leftovers in the trash? Definitely me. I joined Food in Community, a Devon nonprofit for food waste as a volunteer in 2015, so I had six years to hone my home food waste reduction strategy, but food short term will still deteriorate before you can use them when short of … Read more

Consider This Your Complete Guide to Tomato Fertilizer

Consider This Your Complete Guide to Tomato Fertilizer

If you like to grow your own fruits and vegetables, tomatoes are a delicious and versatile option that can thrive in both large gardens and small balconies. Despite the popularity of the fruit, tomatoes can be difficult to grow as heavy feeders require constant nutrition and regular fertilization to produce well. “Like many herbaceous plants, … Read more

Eight incredible hotels to book for a wild adventure in 2022

Eight incredible hotels to book for a wild adventure in 2022

The past two years have been frustrating for those with wanderlust. Jetset exploits have been possible at times, but a combination of lockdowns, closed borders, flight bans, different colored lists have conspired to make far-off adventures unpleasant for all but the most intrepid. Uncertainty still lingers, but signs look positive that the holidays in 2022 … Read more

Is Lo Mein Vegan? The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Lo Mein

Lo mein noodles are a mainstay in Chinese restaurants. Its dense texture, when combined with a variety of protein and stir-fry vegetables, creates a great, comforting meal. However, lo mein noodles are generally not vegan because their distinctive flavor comes from the egg. Fortunately, other plant-based noodles made with other ingredients abound. Finding a good … Read more