Celebrations & Fundraisers
With weddings fueled by money, black tea and sugary pastries, they become competitive sport in L.A.'s Persian community, but recession challenges lavish culture
By Robert Faturechi
Los Angeles Times 2010-08-22
2 million join community party on Germany's Autobahn; event featured ethnic specialties and world's longest picnic table made of 20,000 beer garden tables, 40,000 benches
Der Spiegel 2010-07-25
Despite pricier, more healthful fare, hot dogs, loaded or not, rule as one-handed food at baseball parks
By Ken Belson
The New York Times 2010-07-13
Cultural Studies & Anthropology
Top foods for marathon training regimen: buckwheat noodles, quinoa, yogurt, turmeric, ginger, sardines, tuna, dinosaur kale, coconut water, pumpkin seeds, dates, chia, maca
By Laureb Johnston
Daily News (NY) 2010-09-02
High school students volunteer, intern in bustling kitchens of esteemed LA restaurants - Campanile, Melisse, Real Food Daily, Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe
By Erica Zora Wrightson
Los Angeles Times 2010-08-23
Opinion: Zagat's ratings for fast food, chain eateries created by those who reported making about 11 visits a month; Wendy's, Panera, In-N-Out, Starbucks take top marks
By Greg Pollowitz
National Review Online 2010-08-17
Dinner Table
Restaurant critic finds that cutting out junk food led to weight loss and helped him regain normal blood sugar levels despite alarming diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
By Steve Cuozzo
New York Post 2010-09-02
Conservationists rally to protect spring-spawning herring (that later become Rollmops, a tasty snack) by delaying work on Russia-Germany gas pipeline
By Christoph Seidler
Der Spiegel 2010-03-11
Blue Hill at Stone Barns, temple of farm-to-table movement, deliciously allays fears about eating only cabbage in winter
By Joe Yonan
The Washington Post 2010-02-27
"Potash, for all intents and purposes, is food."
Feasting, Friends & Memories
Lured by peanut-butter sandwich inside, black bear clambers into unlocked Toyota, takes a ride
By Phil Gast
CNN 2010-07-24
Attempt to fry egg on sidewalk of New York City during 100-degree day meets with slight success
By Andy Newman
The New York Times 2010-07-07
In ecological success story against grim history of over-fishing and pollution, Chesapeake Bay's iconic blue crabs make comeback
By David A. Fahrenthold
The Washington Post 2010-04-15
Holidays
Notion of slimmer Santa roils some fans of roly-poly standard
By J. Freedom du Lac
The Washington Post 2009-12-20
Opinion/Blog: Camping in style
Wired
On a camping trip, there are a few must-haves beyond comfortable boots and breathable socks - namely, a knife that can fold; dishes with lids that can also be used as Frisbees, and a bar blade, the Rolls Royce of bottle openers that can also stir a pot and pull a tent peg out of the ground (click 'See also').
By Charlie Sorrel
Wired 2008-05-05
Citron ban
Fruitcake, long an object of reverence and revulsion, has evolved past its traffic-light colors of hideous candied fruit to a plethora of nuts, booze and maybe a bit of pineapple, much to eaters' (and bakers' ) delight.
By Susan Warren
The Wall Street Journal (may require subscription) 2007-12-22
Religion
Citing moral duty and directive to broaden concept of loving one's neighbor, faith-based groups mobilize to protect environment
By Larry B. Stammer
Los Angeles Times 2010-05-01
With many foods, but particularly with pork, you change your identity when you change your diet
By Francine Prose
Saveur magazine 2009-12-01
In answer to Passover question, "Why is this day unlike any other day?", alliances work to eliminate food deserts in Los Angeles
By Teresa Watanabe
Los Angeles Times 2010-03-22
Schools
Standout kindergarten teachers have lifelong effect on students, increasing their chances of college, earning and saving money, decreasing risk of single parenthood, study shows
By David Leonhardt
The New York Times 2010-07-27
Lack of availability and fragmented distribution network of small producers, farmers slows schools, hospitals looking to include local food sources
By Jay Field
National Public Radio/Morning Edition 2010-05-03
DC council launching "gold standard" wellness regimen that limits sodium, fat, refined items in school meals, increases P.E. time; soda tax mulled
By Tim Craig
The Washington Post 2010-05-02