May 2013
9 posts
Culinary Chemistry: The Truth about Soy Sauce and...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: It’s not as obvious as it might seem. ALWAYS read the label. See on theramblingepicure.com
Miraval Rosé: “We increased our order...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure So you’re a big Hollywood star and you have it all — heaps of money, a Beverly Hills mansion, and more Porsches than Jerry Seinfeld. What more could one want? A Ferris wheel? A helipad? Nope, a winery. See on nydailynews.com
With Warming Climes, How Long Will A Bordeaux Be A...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Climate change is already creating new winners among Europe’s winemaking regions. (Great bubbly from Britain — who knew? See on npr.org
Thé Vert : A la rencontre d’un Art Millénaire
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Hugo, Jasmin, François, Kevin… Un carré de prénoms, prénoms de l’équipe de la Maison de Thé Camellia Sinensis, de l’autre côté de l’atlantique pour nous autres Français. See on mademoiselle-the.fr
Local food -- put a sticker on it!
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure As the public’s appetite grows for locally grown eats, so do the smart marketing campaigns designed to help local farmers, and foster more of them. See on grist.org
Reference Recipes: Melissa Clark’s Small-Batch...
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Over half the world's population could rely on...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Although many countries choose to import food right now, the model showed that there are surprisingly few that could not maintain the same diet and still be food self-sufficient. “Today, 66 countries are not able to be self-sufficient due to water and/or land constraints,” said Fader. This equates to 16% of the world’s population depending...
Custard Pudding カスタードプリン
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Just One Cookbook shares quick and easy Japanese home cooking with step by step photos. See on justonecookbook.com
Gluttony: Deconstructing Dinner | The New York...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure recipes May 23, 2013 In 2008, Steve Ettlinger took apart a particularly iconic treat in his book “Twinkie, Deconstructed,” tracing the origins of its ingredients back to unexpected places, like the gypsum mines of Oklahoma. In his forthcoming book with photographer Dwight Eschliman, Foodstuff, 75 of the most common food ingredients are examined in...
April 2013
34 posts
Arte y Gastronomía: La cocina de la pintura
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El Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM) nos da la posibilidad de contemplar la exposición titulada Arte y Gastronomía: La cocina de la pintura.
The Rambling Epicure’s insight:
Food art exhibit in Valencia, Spain!
See on gastronomiaycia.com
What's Cooking? 3 Books That Are More Filling Than...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure NPR What’s Cooking? 3 Books That Are More Filling Than Food NPR Or when, perhaps, you’re on a diet, or a deserted island, or attempting celibacy, or learning to live without gluten? See on npr.org
New Uses For Old Things Like Jeans, Wine Corks And...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure New Uses For Old Things Like Jeans, Wine Corks And Egg Cartons (PHOTOS) Huffington Post We’re always happy to find new uses for old things. See on huffingtonpost.com
New on The Rambling Epicure: List Your Real Food...
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MarketDay: End April in Switzerland, a Documentary...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Jonell Galloway walks you through the farmers market in Switzerland: what’s in season at the end of April, a slide show See on theramblingepicure.com
Kentuckian Bill Sanders’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
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La gastronomie française est-elle victime de son...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Plusieurs chefs français ont lancé le label “restaurant de qualité” pour séparer les vrais cuisiniers des simples “assembleurs”. Une initiative qui laisse perplexe quant à sa nécessité dans le pays censé incarner la gastronomie. See on atlantico.fr
Fighting Mold to Reduce Food Waste
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Have you ever noticed that sourdough bread takes longer to get moldy than other types of bread? Canadian scientists have discovered the reason for this phenomen (Coming to a breadbox near you? See on sustainableamerica.org
Monsanto Doesn’t Want You To Know What You’re...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure April 23, 2013 - Salon The biotech industry is working to prevent mandatory labeling for foods with genetically engineered contents… The biotech industry, led by Monsanto, will soon descend on the state of Washington to try its best to defeat I-522, a citizens’ ballot initiative to require mandatory labeling of foods that contain genetically...
Preparing eight servings of tea with an ordinary...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure If you only have a regular size teapot and if you have many guests, how do you serve tea? It’s good to have a large teapot if you occasionally need to serve tea for many people. See on everyonestea.blogspot.com
Oxfam: World's Largest Food Companies Creating...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Feb 26, 2013 - Common Dreams Corporations relying on cheap land and labor are ruining human lives and the natural world, says campaign The world’s largest food and beverage companies may be profitable, but according to Oxfam International their practices are helping to destroy not only the natural resources that support a global food system but the...
Can Eating a Healthy Diet Actually Save You Money?...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Can eating a #healthy #diet actually save you money? http://t.co/oJuTf1hFDp http://t.co/jFUUZmfHgt See on todayiwill.com
The Backyard Chickens of New York City - Organic...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Does New York City have backyard chickens? Thanks to an innovative company called Victory Chicken, the answer is yes—and in ever-increasing numbers. See on organicconnectmag.com
Earth Day Starts at Home
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Twelve tips that can help reduce food waste, nourish your family with delicious food and save you money! (RT @wheatsfield: 12 tips to reduce food waste http://t.co/VHavAQBzcP Happy Earth Day! See on strongertogether.coop
“Stunning” Difference of GM from non-GM Corn
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure April 22, 2013 The Permaculture Research Institute of Australia A comparison of US Midwest non-GM with GM corn shows shockingly high levels of glyphosate as well as formaldehyde, and severely depleted of mineral nutrients in the GM corn… http://permaculturenews.org/2013/04/22/stunning-difference-of-gm-from-non-gm-corn/ April 7, 2013 Sustainable Pulse...
Spanish Cava or Champagne: Both Bubbly, but...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: For those who have a preference for champagne, this is an enlightening article. See on theramblingepicure.com
The Art of Tasting Wine with James Flewellen:...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Follow our online wine classes with James Flewellen. See on theramblingepicure.com
Paysans du monde entier, unissez-vous !
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Les paysans disparaissent mais nos besoins alimentaires sont toujours là. Alors, qui nous fourni de quoi manger ? Qui sont ceux qui produisent et distribuent la nourriture ? The Rambling Epicure’s insight: As small farmers disappear, we still have to eat. So who is going to feed us? See on esthervivas.com
So Why Are We Still Drinking Fluoride, Again?
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure We know that over 20 studies, many of which come from prestigious organizations like Harvard and are published in federal government journals, have told us how sodium fluoride is crushing our IQ. See on trueactivist.com
How healthy is your coffee?
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Boiled Greek coffee could be good for the heart, research suggests. Just how healthy is your cup of coffee? See on bbc.co.uk
Manju, the small, soft bun filled with bean‐jam
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Manju is a very traditional Japanese sweets. There are many varieties of Manju but the most common one has an outside made from flour and a filling made of sweet azuki paste. They are boiled but served cold, usually at teatime. See on onlynativejapan.com
Pawar for popularisation of new sorghum varieties...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Pawar for popularisation of new sorghum varieties Business Standard After inaugurating a sorghum gene bank complex at the Directorate of Sorghum Research (DSR) today, Pawar appreciated the efforts made by the institute for the development of new… The Rambling Epicure’s insight: This is great news. I do love sorghum and it’s becoming more...
20 Recipe Substitutions That Save Money and...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Can you really taste the difference between pine nuts and sunflower seeds in that pesto? Your wallet can! Discover 19 more great, money-saving subs. See on wisebread.com
Appropriate technology to feed the planet
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure As we know the world faces the challenge of feeding a growing population in the context of a changing climate. Weather events currently impacting crop production are only expected to get more frequ… The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Interesting info on changing our ways of production without throwing alway all technology. See on...
Magic miso / A guide to Japanese soybean pastes...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Great info for non-Japanese cooks! See on sfgate.com
GMO Inside: Creating a Non-GMO World - Organic...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure GMO Inside is about raising consumer awareness through social media with Facebook being a big focus. They are asking big food companies: When will you take the GMOs out of your products? The Rambling Epicure’s insight: And a great question it is! See on organicconnectmag.com
The Big Apple on a Budget: Tocqueville, a...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Tocqueville’s prix-fixe lunch menu is one of the best deals in town! See on theramblingepicure.com
The Art of Tasting Wine with James Flewellen: Top...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Learn all about wine with James Flewellen’s wine tasting classes on TheRamblingEpicure.com. See on theramblingepicure.com
Small farmers take the stage to sway climate...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure In northern Kenya’s impoverished and drought-prone Turkana region, a group called Kenya Climate Justice Women Champions is encouraging local women to grow hardy, nutritious crops like amaranth, sorghum and cassava, to improve their own health and that of their children. The vitamins and minerals from these foods means mothers are less likely to die in...
Photo tour: healing the planet through agriculture
See on Scoop.it - Vertical Farm - Food Factory The Demeter biodynamic method goes beyond organic standards, we see the principles in action at a Demeter farm. See on treehugger.com
Finding 'Real' Turkish Food In Istanbul
See on Scoop.it - The Asian Food Gazette. What really struck me was the Turks’ obvious love for food in the most unobnoxious way: just a deep appreciation and respect for its colorful history. None of the Turks I met were “foodies,” they just loved and understood good, local food. See on huffingtonpost.com
Food Chain Game
See on Scoop.it - ICTmagic A lovely science activity about food chains. Click and drag the creatures to the correct positions. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science See on ictmagic.sharedby.co
Antibiotics and the Meat We Eat
See on Scoop.it - ArtTechFood While the F.D.A. can see what kinds of antibiotic-resistant bacteria are coming out of livestock facilities, the agency knows little about the antibiotics that are being fed to the animals. See on nytimes.com
Food Art: When Food Comes to Life, food...
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March 2013
37 posts
Will the “lost decade” change our wasteful ways...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: The future of food: frugality and back to the land? See on theramblingepicure.com
Food Art: Still Life with Asparagus, Pear, Garlic...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: To welcome in spring, a new series of food paintings: The Asparagus Series See on theramblingepicure.com
Wait till you taste our package - David Edwards's...
See on Scoop.it - News You Can Use - NO PINKSLIME Like that yogurt? Wait’ll you taste the package See on businessweek.com
How To Find A Food Desert Near You
See on Scoop.it - Geography Education A new clickable atlas shows just how far it is to the grocery store, everywhere in the United States. “Food deserts” are the focus of state, local and federal anti-obesity efforts. Seth Dixon, Ph.D.’s insight: Tags: food, locavore, mapping. See on npr.org
Food Art: Still Life with White Asparagus and...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Follow our new asparagus series to welcome in spring. See on theramblingepicure.com
La consommation de vin bio à la recherche d'un...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure Sud Ouest La consommation de vin bio à la recherche d’un second souffle Sud Ouest Japon, Taïwan et Hongkong me font vivre, la Chine continentale est plus compliquée pour vendre du bio. The Rambling Epicure’s insight: Good news: Consumption of organic wine on the increase in Southwest of France See on sudouest.fr
Food Art: Still Life with Flutist and Fruit, by...
See on Scoop.it - The Rambling Epicure The Rambling Epicure’s insight: How can he play the flute and eat at the same time? See on theramblingepicure.com
