A small organic farmer in Maine pays his workers in produce. His workers are relatives, and that’s not good enough.
Archive for July, 2010
Michigan residents can now sell food they make at home
New law allows the sale of homemade cottage foods such as baked goods, jams, and jellies.
Make your own fresh flour tortillas
If you want to eat awesome, fresh Mexican food you’ll need to learn how to make your own tortillas. It’s a skill I have yet to pick up, but hope to soon.
Jefferson’s vegetable garden at Monticello
Besides his role in America’s founding, Jefferson was also a scientist and gardener. The vegetable garden behind Monticello was his personal laboratory.
Grilled kabobs on Father’s Day
Summer is a great time for grilling out. If you’re in the mood for something different, try a kabob. They’re easy to make and you can put all sorts of crazy stuff on them.
Wet burrito at Pablo’s Panaderia
A colleague of mine used to go on and on about a place in Lansing’s Old Town called Pablo’s Panaderia. For whatever reason, I didn’t take his advice to try it until earlier this year.
Is it time for a ban on artificial food dyes?
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is lobbying for the FDA to ban three common dyes: Yellow #5, Red 40, and Yellow #6.