Food
Require labels for genetically engineered foods
The following editorial appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on Wednesday, May 15:
Food
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HEALTH
Kids burned by instant soup cups
On a typical June day last year, 3-year-old Jolan Jackson was sitting at the dining room table in his booster chair waiting for his meal.
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FOOD
When the Greek salad gets an update
The Greek salad is a pretty simple affair that represents Mediterranean cuisine at its best. Healthful, refreshing and balanced, every bite of what the Greeks call “horiatiki salata” invites a sensation -- be it the saltiness of the olives and feta cheese, the sweetness and acid of...
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FOOD
Homemade crackers, in no time flat
The day I paid nearly $11 for a four-ounce box of “artisan” crackers, I had to wonder:
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FOOD
Asparagus gives dish the taste of spring
Fresh lemons, olive oil and Dijon mustard. Together they are the perfect trio to brighten up any dish.
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FOOD
Saving Centsably: Perceived vs. actual savings
There are times when people hear about my savings totals and they ask if the savings are real or just perceived savings. Do you know the difference? Let’s talk about real savings versus perceived savings.
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FOOD
Biotech crops and Europe; a losing battle against progress
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Monday, May 13:
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FOOD
The spread of speculoos: Spicy cookie paste from Belgium gains a following
After its creation was announced via nationwide broadcast, people lined up to buy the very first versions. It's lightweight, has been the subject of fierce patent battles and is so addictive you can't put it down, even when you know you should.
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HEALTH
Got diet milk?
CHICAGO - In the face of troublingly high childhood obesity rates and what it sees as troublingly low milk consumption rates, the dairy industry says it has a solution: Offer kids flavored milk that uses low-calorie artificial sweeteners.


