Food News

A law went into effect in the U.S. today (September 30, 2008) that should make it easier for you to find out where your food is coming from. Of course, there are plenty of exceptions. But it's a move in the right direction. Read more »

The New York Times ran an article in Wednesday's Dining and Wine section about the fusion of Korean and Mexican cuisine in an itinerant L.A. taco cart. The cart, called Kogi Korean BBQ-To-Go, serves up bulgogi burritos and tacos with kimchee and is part of a general upsurge in the influence of Korean food and chefs, especially on the West Coast. Read more »

Another study has come out extolling the virtues of the Mediterranean diet. We've known for a while now that the traditional diet of the peoples around the coast of the Mediterranean Sea is good for your heart. But now comes evidence that it's good for your noggin too. Read more »

Sad news from the eastern Mediterranean. That region's ancient and famously healthful diet of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, cheese and olive oil is being eaten by fewer and fewer of the natives. And they're getting fat as a result. Read more »

These days I must sing a lot of praise for the unsung hero/vegetable I now love: celery!

I've never been a crazy-gotta-eat-me-some-celery kind of gal, but lately I've been digging it hardcore when it comes to my soups. Some chopped celery adds just the right amount of "sumpthin sumpthin" to my beef stews and chicken soups. Plus I love that organic celery can be found on the cheap. It's one vegetable that I can have without having to dip into my kids' piggybanks! Read more »