Today is World Water Day, which makes me feel like I should be writing something about water. Here’s a bit about water that I wrote while fasting in solidarity with the Climate Justice Fasters before COP15 (and more about it here as part of the same effort). But I honestly don’t have anything new to…
Tag Archive: GMOs
Real Food Challenge Recap – Week 2
Week 2 of the Real Food Challenge was way easier than Week 1. Much less bitterness. Many more pancakes. Correlation? Yes. Causal relationship? Also maybe yes. Day 8 – Fats for High Heat If we are what we eat, I am becoming a sourdough pancake. Cold, hot, plain, sweet, savory – good no matter how…
In Response: The Ten Reasons They Hate You So
Last week (or maybe the week before by now – I am slow!), The Ten Reasons They Hate You So made the rounds in a couple of sustainable agriculture social networking circles. I was astonished to learn that, as a liberal arts educated advocate of sustainable agriculture, I hate farmers. In order to educate my…
Do You Know What You’re Eating? (I Didn’t)
I spent a couple hours on Saturday morning watching The Future of Food, a documentary about genetically engineered foods.* I generally consider myself fairly educated about environmental and health issues. I try to be an engaged citizen and consumer. And I like to rant about things to my skeptical family, which means I have to…
