Books and Print
In "Empires of Food," authors trace old civilizations that failed because they didn't account for soil erosion, overpopulation, weather changes, relying on technology, trade instead
By Riddhi Shah
Salon 2010-08-26
Opinion: With "Eat, Pray, Love," character learns that spirituality, fulfillment, happiness can sometimes be found in simple plate of food; that is an absolute for me and the way I love
By Regina Charboneau
The Atlantic 2010-08-27
Review: In "The Coming Famine," terrifying facts make book gripping, but author's solutions inspire: mandate food and waste composting, fund research, educate on costs of food
By Mark Bittman
The New York Times 2010-08-25
Film
Review: "Lunch Line" an excellent primer on how school lunch came to be what it is - and should be required viewing for anyone seeking to change it
By Tracie McMillan
The Atlantic 2010-06-10
Review: "Fresh" documentary focused on practical solutions and is less judgmental than "Food, Inc."
By Jeannette Catsoulis
The New York Times 2010-04-08
Sony pictures head calls for healthier snacks at move theaters during convention speech
By Richard Verrier
Los Angeles Times 2010-03-15
"Potash, for all intents and purposes, is food."
Internet
Former Forbes head Jim Spanfeller raises $2 million for collection of websites; food is first up
By Anthony Ha
VentureBeat; The New York Times 2010-08-10
50 free online lectures for the food-focused
Daily Candy 2009-12-30
Review: Ratio app uses weight to take guesswork out of recipes
By Russ Parsons
Los Angeles Times 2009-12-21
Radio
Dairy supports
Senate's version of farm/food bill would protect dairy farmers from price dips, Vermont agriculture leaders say; organic production move would also be supported.
By Ross Sneyd
Vermont Public Radio 2007-10-25
Spooky cakes
Tracing the evolution of Halloween leads a radio reporter to a recipe for iced pumpkin juice and currant-studded Soul Cakes, which once were distributed to beggars and to costumed mummers, from which trick-or-treater tradition might have sprung.
By T. Susan Chang
National Public Radio 2007-10-24
Television
ABC orders second season of Jamie Oliver's "Food Revolution," this time in LA; in first season, show won its Friday at 9 time period and was No. 1 among all key demographics
By Lynette Rice
Entertainment Weekly 2010-09-02
Students, unused to healthy fare served by Jamie Oliver in "Food Revolution," prefer pizza; principal returns sweetened, flavored milk to lunch line
By Vicki Smith
The Associated Press; MSNBC 2010-03-30
In "Food Revolution," Jamie Oliver hopes to overhaul home, school menus in West Virginia town
By Mary McNamara
Los Angeles Times 2010-03-20