FYI: The April 11, 2008 edition of PBS' "Bill Moyers Journal" is a set of stories on hunger in America and the demand for food shelf items, the Farm Bill and the series of Washinton Post articles exposing the inherent...

to get sustainable food into institutions, such as schools, in america? along the same lines, what are a few of the most important changes to food policy/farm bill, etc. that would help to transform the current u.s. approach to...

So Santa Cruz County may be lacking in variety of restaurants, but everyday I rejoice in the abundance of produce and wonderful markets here! For instance, we picked up a dozen Miyagi oysters (pic below) from Bill the Oyster Man...

On our last visit, Bistro Basia was using the Loch Duart salmon (sustainably farmed in Scotland) that is so popular now in the absence of the local California salmon. The salmon dish that we had was outstanding! Michael

possible and steer away from processed foods. I also shop at Shop-Rite and other local supermarkets that tend to have lower prices on staples. (In the summer time the bill gets higher as I frequent farm markets for local produce...

to Honeymmon island (near Dunedin)—- wonderful beach, not crowded, no commercial BS. Clearwater beach is one giant tourist trap, unfriendly to locals and confusing to drive in. I’m a local, so trust me. One more...

Promoting biodiversity over massive corn-and-soy subsidies isn’t just good for the earth, says chef Dan Barber. It’s good for the palate, too.

Eat whatever you want and stay slim for life? Researchers at the University of Buckingham think they’ve unlocked the secret: hormone-laced baby foods.

My husband and I went to the INN AT OLD FARMS for the Sunday brunch and couldn’t believe how much it had changed since our last visit several years ago. The buffet lines were terrible,you had to wait about eight minutes to...

, walnuts, honey and some swettened cherries. Overall – I would return to try their other dishes. What’s unique about this place is their idea of an all inclusive price – tax and tip is included. It made...

Food" mentioned that their house and a portion of the farm burned down last year.) http://www.outstandinginthefield.com/2003.html October 18, 2003 COLEMAN FAMILY FARM Carpinteria, California (near Santa Barbara) Hosting farmer: Bill...

members of the waitstaff for everything we needed. Ketchup and mustard, napkins, forks, water. All of these came separately and well after our food arrived. After having to get a 5th person to bring us a bill, I was convinced...

After stopping at Andy’s to pick up the Locomotion BBQ, I continued up the Gravenstein Highway (116) to Forestville to see what’s up at Kozlowski Farms. No fresh berries, and I checked the freezer case for...

On a recent trip to Vermont I had dinner at the Shelburne Farm Inn (Shelburne, Vermont near Burlington) based on some mention on this board and I wanted to report that our meal was excellent. We are from NYC so we eat out a lot...

I love Shelburne Farms' philosophy: fine food, locally-sourced and organically produced, served at the height of its flavor. The problem is that the quality and presentation, at least under the new chef (whose background includes...