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Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest

Sep 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

Middle and Far Eastern cultures have used the sun and wind to dry foods since 12,000 B.C., according to the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP). Today, the easy availability of food dehydrators offers a convenient way to preserve the fall harvest.

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Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Aug 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By April Thompson

Shellfish is a nutritional powerhouse, providing proteins, essential amino acids, long-chain polyunsaturated fats, vitamins and carotenoids. The drastically shorter life cycle of shellfish compared to other farmed seafood also means shellfish producers can generate more food more quickly.

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The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

Jul 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Bob Benenson

Sales of natural and organic products in the U.S. grew by about 10 percent in 2020, the year of the COVID-19 outbreak, and by another 8 percent in 2021, reports SPINS, a Chicago-based data research firm, in Nutrition Business Journal.

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Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

Jul 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By April Thompson

Marie Viljoen, a New York City forager, chef and author of the cookbook Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, incorporates numerous wild and cultivated flowers, including tree flowers like magnolia and black locust, into her hyperlocal, seasonal meals.

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Savvy Shopper Tips for the Farmers Market

Jul 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Bob Benenson

Most farmers market vendors are small- to medium-sized producers, and they don’t have the economies of scale that enable conventional growers and retailers to offer deep discounts. Yet there are many ways to save money at farmers markets.

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It’s Juneteenth! A Time to Rejoice and Feast

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By D. Natasha (Chef Beee) Brewley, PhD, MBA, HHC

Juneteenth provides an opportunity for Black people to come together and celebrate their freedom, family and strength. Juneteenth also gives Black people a space to reflect on past struggles and spotlight current issues.

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Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim.

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Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

May 02, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

Intermittent fasting (IF), which involves restraining from eating for periods ranging from hours to days, was the most popular dietary strategy among Americans in 2020, outpacing low-fat keto diets and “clean eating”, reports the International Food Information Council.

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Eating for the Planet: Diet for a Climate Crisis

Apr 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

While much of the climate conversation focuses on the burning of fossil fuels, commercial food production—particularly livestock—uses large amounts of land, water and energy. Wasted food contributes to approximately 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

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Easing Into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes That Please the Palate

Mar 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

Cauliflower and eggplant can be prepared in “steak” form as a main course or stand in as healthier versions of pub-food appetizers like buffalo chicken wings.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

Mar 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Carrie Jackson

According to market research firm SPINS, plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the U.S., with $1.4 billion represented by plant-based meat.

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Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Feb 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By April Thompson

Fermentation is defined as the chemical breakdown of a food by bacteria, yeasts or other microorganisms. An estimated one-third of all foods are fermented, including coffee, cured meats, cheese, condiments and chocolate.

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