Celebrations & Fundraisers
With government aid not guaranteed, farmers whose crops were ruined by harvest-time rains use ingenuity, draw on goodwill of customers
By Pete Wells
The New York Times 2011-09-28
Ian's on State Street, a pizza parlor near Wisconsin capitol, fields callers from 14 countries, all 50 states and D.C. looking to donate money to provide pizza to those at protest
By Meredith Shiner
Politico 2011-02-21
Farmers, school and health care representatives unite behind bill that would provide grants for farm to school and gardening programs and raise lunch funding to buy Oregon products
By Jennifer Colton
Hermiston Herald (OR) 2011-02-09
Cultural Studies & Anthropology
Opinion: Occupy Wall Street has its points, but occupying the kitchen will bring, keep families together, and when food is sourced locally, will 'stick it to the Man,' too
By Kurt Michael Friese
The Huffington Post 2011-10-27
From strategic placement of fresh flowers to ice and water around vegetables and faux stacks of cartons, Whole Foods, others prime us to shop, says author of "Brandwashed"
By Martin Lindstrom
Fast Company 2011-09-15
Opinion: To become healthier, more sustainable population, we must encourage a shift from ubiquitous fast food to craft of cooking and associated thrift
By Mark Bittman
The New York Times 2011-09-27
Dinner Table
Opinion: In bipartisan move, lawmakers celebrate removal from House cafeteria of compostable flatware that bent under pressure like a pocket watch in a Salvador Dali painting
By Charlotte Allen
Los Angeles Times 2011-02-13
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
"Congress is fighting to keep pizza and French fries on the school menus when we have an obesity problem nationally."
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
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
Someone who touched communion wafers distributed at Christmas Day services at New York church was infected with hepatitis A; virus is spread by ingestion so vaccinations urged
By Paul Vitello
The New York Times 2011-01-04
Remote Benedictine monastery in New Mexico becoming known for its traditional Trappist ales; monks in Europe have crafted beers and ales since Middle Ages
By Michael Haederle
Los Angeles Times 2010-11-07
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
Schools
Private companies help meet parent demand for nutritious and tasty school foods produced in a sustainable manner - and turn lunch program into profit center
By Annette Fuentes
The New York Times 2011-03-31
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