The demand for organic food has never been higher. Almost half of all households buy some products without pesticides, and today there are at least 43.7 million hectares devoted to organic agriculture compared to just 11 million in 1999. But it is a premium. Organic food can be twice as expensive as non-organic, which begs … Read more
If you’re a cheese lover, I’ll introduce you to the latest, beyond-optimal, fried Greek cheese delicacy that will only take you a few minutes to prepare. It’s called Saganaki, the flaming cheese. meze, or aperitif, that will become a holiday favorite. It sounds more like Japanese, but Saganaki is a Greek-American specialty invented by the … Read more
The rise of organic food and people’s growing fondness for it has led many companies to launch healthy alternatives. From foods that are grown without the interference of pesticides and are not genetically modified, the journey of organic produce has come a long way. So whether you want to start your healthy eating journey or … Read more
JEFFERSON TWP., Pa. – This holiday season, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and the Berks Agricultural Resources Network are encouraging people to shop locally. They published a guide to Christmas food and gifts, highlighting a number of local products and services. Dove Song Dairy in Jefferson Township has been around for a quarter century and … Read more
A white-tailed deer in southern Arkansas has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. It was discovered last week in Union County, near the Louisiana border. The Arkansas Fish and Game Commission reported on December 2, 2021: This is the first CWD case in Union County. The source of this infection is unknown as it is … Read more
Ready to add organic food to your shopping list, but not sure how to tell if what you are buying is really organic? Do not worry; You’re not alone. Mastela says to keep in mind promising but empty buzzwords. “Food companies can put a lot of words and pictures on their packaging to make it … Read more
The digital farmers market: new shortcuts to the freshest foodThe Wall Street Journal .
More than once you will hear or have a conversation yourself about the need for more options when it comes to eating out in Amarillo. Well, check this out. Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine Recently, the news broke of the opening of a Mediterranean restaurant in the city. Today a friend of mine showed me this. … Read more
Sri Lanka’s drive to become the world’s top 100 percent organic food producer threatens its prized tea industry and has sparked fears of a broader agricultural disaster that could deal another blow to the troubled economy. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa banned chemical fertilizers this year to kick off his organic career, but tea plantation owners predict … Read more
If you’re a carnivore, Connecticut is full of fast food – national and local restaurants serving the burger or chicken sandwich of your dreams. Pizza? Seafood? Meat fried in oil or smoked on hardwood? Drive down the block, you will find something. What if you are fed up with everything and your doctor tells you … Read more