Category Archives: food

Food News …

Posted on January 26, 2010 by cmf

Your Tuesday round up of interesting bits and pieces I’ve been finding online: Why Big Ag Won’t Feed the World – The Atlantic Food Channel Why are libertarian right wingers defending a dysfunctional, state-engineered food system? | Grist Destroying Sustainability … Continue reading →

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Mmm. Meat.

Posted on January 25, 2010 by cmf

We were lucky enough to be the recipients of several large roasts that came from a tiny herd of cattle that one of Chuck’s friends raises. Last year, we had a roast beef from one of their steers, and it … Continue reading →

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The School Garden flap …

Posted on January 20, 2010 by cmf

While in some ways I hate to give Caitlin Flanagan any more web traffic for her flameball of an article about school gardens, the response has been very heartening. Here’s a link roundup: Red Herrings Are Not Dinner Food, or … Continue reading →

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Half a cow and ten chickens

Posted on January 20, 2010 by cmf

Here’s an interesting article about buying meat in bulk, including practical tips for those of you who might be interested but don’t know where to start. The Seminal » Food Sunday: I’ll take half a cow and ten chickens please. … Continue reading →

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New Piece at Culinate: Croquembouche!

Posted on December 21, 2009 by cmf

My new essay for Culinate was posted this morning. The Croquembouche that saved Christmas (faithful readers might remember): My inner Child — A Christmas to remember : Culinate.

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