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Link Feast: 2.20.09

Posted on February 20, 2009 by J.C. Reid

The slow death of Slow Food UK – I’ve always found the Slow Food movement to be a bit eccentric — not elitist mind you, just quirky and disorganized. I much prefer the term “local food” which is too often … Continue reading →

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Link Feast: 2.13.09

Posted on February 13, 2009 by J.C. Reid

The Maggots in Your Mushrooms – Food safety isn’t perfect. Occasionally you’re going to have a little extra protein in that salad in the form of a critter. The amazing thing is the FDA has an elaborate specification for how … Continue reading →

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Link Feast: 2.6.09

Posted on February 6, 2009 by J.C. Reid

Getting the City to Eat More Vegetables – NYC considering tax and zoning incentives for farmers markets and community gardens, restrictions for fast food restaurants. Bush War on Roquefort Raises a Stink in France – Why does George Bush want … Continue reading →

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Best Food Writing: January 2009

Posted on January 30, 2009 by J.C. Reid

National/International Besotted — Etymologically, That Is Iain Gately — The New York Times The English language has the richest vocabulary to describe the effects of drunkenness on human behavior. I wonder why? The Fab Four: off the top of our … Continue reading →

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Best Food Writing: December 2008

Posted on January 1, 2009 by J.C. Reid

National/International Africa’s hungry tribe: The Masai’s struggle to subsist Alex Renton — The Guardian Observer Just a reminder that not all food writing is about amuse bouches and sea urchin foam. A must read. Journeys – Le Tour du Chocolat … Continue reading →

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