The Urgent Need for Food System Transformation

1 hour ago | Slow Food

The transformation of the entire food system is an urgent requirement that can no longer be delayed. That is the premise for the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit, which began...
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Who's behind your cup of coffee? Traceability means identity

1 hour ago | Slow Food

Each cup of coffee is influenced by the identity of the coffee itself. When I started dealing with coffee, in the early nineties, I mainly thought about promoting espresso and...
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As wildfires worsen, more California farms are deemed too risky to insure

1 hour ago | Grist

Stu Smith got an email from his insurance company last summer with some bad news: His premium was more than quadrupling. Smith is the co-owner of Smith Madrone, a wine...
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Quesadilla in the Microwave

1 hour ago | Steamy Kitchen

Ever get a hankering for an ultra cheesy quesadilla? Yeah, me too! We love fully loaded vegetable quesadilla in our house, but don't love dealing with a splattered greasy mess...
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Poached Eggs in the Microwave

1 hour ago | Steamy Kitchen

It's a pretty spectacular thing when you can create restaurant quality food at home, such as poached eggs. This style of cooking eggs often requires a technique when cooking on...
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13 essential summer corn recipes

1 hour ago | Los Angeles Times

Corn, sweet corn: No summer is complete without it.
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Lasita reopens in Chinatown with a makeover

1 hour ago | Los Angeles Times

Restaurant openings and closings
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What is cacio e pepe and how did it take over the world?

1 hour ago | Los Angeles Times

Cacio e pepe is everywhere. How this simple Italian dish with four ingredients became the dish of the moment.
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America's food monopolies and power imbalances

1 hour ago | Food Politics

The Guardian and Food and Water Watch have produced a lengthy, interactive, and fact-filled investigative report , essential reading for anyone interested in how power is...
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The food system is unfair to real farmers

1 hour ago | Food Politics

This study in Nature Food caught my eye: Post-farmgate food value chains make up most of consumer food expenditures globally. The study examines the proportion of at-home food...
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Chicken Picatta

A simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, chicken stock and lemon juice envelop chicken cutlets in the traditional Chicken Piccata recipe made in episode 101 of... Read more ...

Burgers & Griddle Corn - Sound of Flavor

Burgers sizzling on the grill is the definitive sound of summer in America. Hamburgers with 80 lean meat and 20 fat, that are featured in this video, makes juicier, more... Read more ...

Beer Bread Tasting with Grandkids - FUNNY!

This is a tasting from the end of my Italian Beer Bread episode where I have two of my grandchildren tasting the bread with me. This is my favorite tasting! I've never... Read more ...

Study finds Listeria in cheese in Ecuador

Researchers have highlighted the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in cheese in Ecuador. In Ecuador, the impact of listeriosis on public health is unknown because it is not... Read more ...

Switzerland sees decline in most infections for 2020

Campylobacter and Salmonella infections declined in Switzerland in 2020 while Listeria was stable despite a large outbreak. E. coli reports fell for the first time since... Read more ...

Jimmy John's franchisee could have to pay punitive damages in E. coli case

A man who was sickened by contaminated sprouts on a Jimmy John's sandwich has been given permission by a Utah judge to seek punitive damages in a case related to his 2020... Read more ...

STOP Foodborne Illness delivers plan to improve U.S. food recall process

Nonprofit activist group, STOP Foodborne Illness, has announced that the organization has finalized recommendations to the Food and Drug Administration to modernize the... Read more ...

Disneyland's New Pineapple Marshmallow Wand Might Be Its Most Adorable...

Disney's new summer treat is here to brighten up your day at the park. To celebrate the sunny season, Disneyland and its neighboring Downtown Disney District are now selling a... Read more ...

European Police Seize 1.7M Liters of Counterfeit Wine, Vodka, and Whiskey

A multi-faceted international investigation targeting counterfeit food and drinks netted a massive haul of goods between December 2020 and June of this year. The European Union... Read more ...

What's going on in South Africa?

The news coming to us these days from the Slow Food network in South Africa is very worrying. Violent marauding riots in Durban, Johannesburg and sections of the main highway... Read more ...

You're Going to Obsess Over These 16 New Products From Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods has so many fun and quirky items that you truly can't find anywhere else. The retailer constantly adds new and innovative products to their site that have you... Read more ...

12 Mid-Century Modern Sofas That Are Just As Comfy as They Are Stylish

Shopping for a new sofa isn't always easy, but one way you can narrow in on your perfect choice is by looking for a specific style. If mid-century modern pieces speak to you... Read more ...

OK, but How Cute Are These 1-Person Picnic Baskets From Target?

Grab your blankets , and pack your snacks! A picnic in the park has never sounded better than it does right now. Lifestyle blogger Simply Taralynn came across one-person picnic... Read more ...