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13.7: Cosmos And Culture
Taking a Bite Out Of Energy Consumption
March 11, 2012 A surprising amount of energy is wasted along the way as we grow, process, transport and eat our food. Making changes in this chain is one not-so-obvious path to curbing our energy consumption.
The Salt
Seattle's First Urban Food Forest Will Be Open To Foragers
March 1, 2012 A community group in Seattle is transforming a 7-acre plot of land into a forest of fruit trees where neighbors will be encouraged to forage and meet each other.
Monkey See
Throwing An Oscar Bash? Here Are Some Ideas
February 26, 2012 If you're rolling out your own red carpet tonight, we have tips on how to keep your guests full of Oscar-themed food, drinks and challenging trivia.
The Salt
Popcorn Gets Its Moment On The Red Carpet
February 26, 2012 The Great Depression was popcorn's big break. When cash-strapped movie theaters brought concessions inside the theater, a star was born. But long gone are the days of plain and buttered popcorn. Trendy gourmet flavors now abound.
The Salt
George Washington's Ice Cream Recipe: First, Cut Ice From River
February 20, 2012 George Washington had a powerful yen for coffee, according to records at his Mount Vernon home. A new exhibition reveals just how the Washington family cooked and ate.
The Salt
At Gates Bar-B-Q, The Ultimate Flavor Lies in Burnt Ends
February 18, 2012 In Kansas City, burnt ends make the barbecue. Ollie Gates helped transform the food from disreputable wrong-side-of-the-tracks fare to destination food served in a respectable restaurant.
The Salt
Yes, There's Arsenic In Your Rice. But Is That Bad?
February 16, 2012 Toddler formula and other organic rice products have surprisingly high amounts of arsenic, according to a new study. But since there's no federal standard for arsenic in food, it's impossible to say how much is OK.
The Two-Way
Man Has Heart Attack While Eating At The Heart Attack Grill
February 16, 2012 Slogans for Las Vegas restaurant the Heart Attack Grill include "Taste worth dying for." But the burger joint's shtick of serving "quadruple bypass" burgers collided with reality Saturday, when a patron suffered a heart attack while eating at the restaurant.
Monkey See
In Matchup Of Beer And Cheese, Everybody Wins — With A Good Coach
February 3, 2012 Nothing classes up a Super Bowl party as effortlessly as some high-quality cheese. And nothing goes better with cheese than beer, says brewmaster Garrett Oliver. He shares a list of beers and cheeses that taste great together.
The Salt
What Heals The World? Soup, Made By Moms
February 1, 2012 The food we cook to nurture the sick is remarkably similar across cultures. When the sniffles hit, we crave gentle foods like chicken soup and gruel.
The Salt
Eaters Worldwide Are Skeptical of Manufacturers' Health Claims
January 24, 2012 People around the globe know they should be exercising more and eating better. But food manufacturers aren't helping, with dubious health claims and confusing nutrition labels. That's the word from a global survey on nutrition information.
The Two-Way
State Bill Outlaws Use Of Fetuses In Food Industry
January 24, 2012 An Oklahoma Senate bill that prohibits "the manufacture or sale of food or products which use aborted human fetuses" has some folks scratching their heads, and wondering if it's real.
The Salt
Geoengineered Food? Climate Fix Could Boost Crop Yields, But With Risks
January 23, 2012 Climate simulations show that massive technological interventions, known as "geoengineering," could protect food crops from some of the damaging effects of global warming. But researchers say local effects are hard to predict, so geoengineering may not be worth the risk.
The Salt
How One Former Vegan Learned To Embrace Butchering
January 21, 2012 To connect better to community and food, one twenty-something has trained to become a butcher.
The Salt
Feeding The World Gets Short Shrift In Climate Change Debate
January 20, 2012 Weather changes wreak havoc on the global food supply. But efforts to reduce the impact of climate change on agriculture haven't gotten much attention in climate change talks.
