Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Durham entrepreneur brews energy drink success | News and Observer News and Observer
Another story in Herald-Sun today.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Lowes Foods: The best deals. On the best groceries. From the best local grocery store. | lowesfoods.com
I asked today for a list of their local products. None. They said everything is labeled in addition to two display racks. Everything marked local looked hokey or second rate, to be honest. The best local did not have the local tags. So odd.
Six Scoops - Gibsonville, NC - Restaurant | Facebook
Their frozen ice cream was also at Lowes Foods today.
Frozen chicken pot pie put to the Chef Test: Willow Tree vs. James Foods vs. Stouffer’s | myfox8.com
James Food had a large number of frozen boxes at Lowes Foods today. First time I had noticed. It does not seem to have a website.
GNC reaches deal over Herbal Plus products in New York - The Washington Post
This is as important for food in general as it is for supplements.
Home-delivery food program gives seniors more than a meal | StarNewsOnline.com
This is a wonderful program, it appears!
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Wild Leeks (Ramps) The Wild Food of the Month - April
Grows in NC, I think, Mentioned at State of the Plate.
Walmart pitted prunes
I must say that Walmart does a very good job of posting nutritional labels for good products.
Popular PBS program brings nationwide notoriety to Kinston - Local - Free Press and Jones Post
The power of food! I heard yesterday that the show has caused a very large increase in tourism in Kinston, for example.
PORCH - Home
What does PORCH buy with donated funds? What kind of food? Wouldn't the help be more nutritious if PORCH sought only cash donations and then made very smart, healthy purchases with the money?
Beef Ban in India Reaches Into Cages of Lions and Tigers - NYTimes.com
Lots of buttons popped when the first one was pushed.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Frozen Shrimp 101
Note "That's because nearly all the shrimp sold in our markets have been previously frozen."
Les pâtisseries dites "racistes" de Grasse ont changé de look | Grasse | Nice-Matin
I hope this is now settled.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Benefits of Frozen | Australis Barramundi - The Sustainable Seabass®
Still true?
"Blind Taste Tests
Taste tests have shown that if fish is frozen immediately after harvest using modern techniques trained panelists generally prefer it to fresh fish which is 3 or more days old. For most of us, it impossible to tell frozen fish apart from fresh fish that was caught only hours before!"
"Blind Taste Tests
Taste tests have shown that if fish is frozen immediately after harvest using modern techniques trained panelists generally prefer it to fresh fish which is 3 or more days old. For most of us, it impossible to tell frozen fish apart from fresh fish that was caught only hours before!"
Frozen Banana Leaves for Thai recipes, in our online Asian grocery » Temple of Thai
Used by Lao cooks in NC - not necessarily this source.
Large farm stresses soil fertility levels | [primary-term] content from Southeast Farm Press
Unnamed Italian corporation.
Owners of Restaurants Destroyed in East Village Explosion Mourn Their Losses - NYTimes.com
Devastating in so many ways.
Amanda Knox Acquitted of 2007 Murder by Italy’s Highest Court - NYTimes.com
Worthy of understanding the rationale.
The Glory of Irish Food, Captured in a Whole Fish - NYTimes.com
Fabulous! How about a cooking school in Co. Cavan?
Plant businesses have struggled since the recession | Marketplace.org
I did not realize this.
"Tony Avent runs Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, North Carolina, where the industry was especially hard hit. “North Carolina lost 40 percent of its nursery industry, including garden retailers, nurseries, the whole bit. "
"Tony Avent runs Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, North Carolina, where the industry was especially hard hit. “North Carolina lost 40 percent of its nursery industry, including garden retailers, nurseries, the whole bit. "
Pâtisseries "racistes" de Grasse: manifestation dimanche | Grasse | Nice-Matin
A bit over the top, however offensive it may be!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
NOW AND THEN: The Global Nutrition Transition: The Pandemic of Obesity in Developing Countries
I am sure this is very good.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Kraft to Merge With Heinz in Deal Backed by 3G Capital, Buffett - Bloomberg Business
If this will be number three, what are numbers one and two?
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Nectarines, Prize
I bought these at COSTCO 4 days ago, left them on the counter and when I opened one today, I found it is all mealy inside. Frankly, while I know that COSTCO would refund my purchase, I am pretty sure they will do so only if I return with the rotten fruit. They should not have sold them in the first place. That's a wasted 6.99 plus tax!
Bruxelles s'inquiète de la bactérie tueuse d'oliviers | Dernière minute | Nice-Matin
We have to win this!
Monday, March 23, 2015
What is Sodium Tripolyphosphate Doing in Your Fish? | Food & Water Watch
This is what Aldi adds to its wild caught pink salmon fillets.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Hardee’s® | Delicious Food. Tasty Facts.
Interesting that they are running commercials contrasting this offering with that of competitors, claiming that other chains use pre-cooked and frozen - up to 2 months in advance - chicken.
Every State in the USA, Ranked by Its Fast Food
Hmmm
"14. North Carolina
What’s that? You spent your entire childhood wishing your Grandmother made fluffy, fresh buttermilk biscuits every morning? Biscuitville’s fried pork chop biscuit is a great way to work through those really weird, unresolved family issues. Soundly defeating its Southern counterpart, North Carolina is also the birthplace of Bojangles and Cook-Out, which manages to have Cheerwine at the drink fountain and a food selection that magically ranges from chopped BBQ plates to chili-topped burgers.
Notable fact: Fresh biscuits are made every 20 minutes at Biscuitville, which seems to be the perfect timing to finish one, eat a fresh one, and repeat forever."
"14. North Carolina
What’s that? You spent your entire childhood wishing your Grandmother made fluffy, fresh buttermilk biscuits every morning? Biscuitville’s fried pork chop biscuit is a great way to work through those really weird, unresolved family issues. Soundly defeating its Southern counterpart, North Carolina is also the birthplace of Bojangles and Cook-Out, which manages to have Cheerwine at the drink fountain and a food selection that magically ranges from chopped BBQ plates to chili-topped burgers.
Notable fact: Fresh biscuits are made every 20 minutes at Biscuitville, which seems to be the perfect timing to finish one, eat a fresh one, and repeat forever."
Soaring antibiotic use in animals fuels 'super bug' fears | Reuters
We have to get this under control.
ALDI US - Sea Queen Value Pack Wild Caught Salmon
My wife and I both ate this last night and could not sleep well at all last night. Could it be the salmon?
Saturday, March 21, 2015
How do supermarkets dispose of expired food? - Quora
Trend?
"In relation to products from the meat and deli departments I know that many of these products are frozen before the expiration date and then donated to local food banks."
"In relation to products from the meat and deli departments I know that many of these products are frozen before the expiration date and then donated to local food banks."
The Newly-Discovered 'Carolina Butcher' Stood At The Top Of The Food Chain | WUNC
Stick that in your shopping cart!
Catfish Farmers, Seeking Regulation to Fight Foreign Competition, Face Higher Bills - NYTimes.com
Need to understand this a lot better.
Friday, March 20, 2015
NC farmers seek fast track for US trade deals :: WRAL.com
"Producers from pork and poultry to tobacco and sweet potatoes told Deputy U.S. Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden they're looking for ways to increase their business overseas."
I have seen no evidence of this in France.
I have seen no evidence of this in France.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Consumer Reports lists the ten fruits and vegetables to always buy organic to avoid toxic pesticides - Story | abcactionnews.com | Tampa Bay News, Weather, Sports, Things To Do | WFTS-TV
"Consumer Reports says the five fruits you should always buy organic to avoid pesticides are peaches, tangerines, nectarines, strawberries, and cranberries. The five vegetables are green beans, bell and hot peppers, sweet potatoes, and carrots."
Pazzo
Far too salty:
Pan Seared North Carolina Black Grouper* over Eco Farm’s Cauliflower “Rice”
Sautéed with Baby Asian Greens, Toasted Pine Nuts and a Tuscan Olive Tapenade
Pan Seared North Carolina Black Grouper* over Eco Farm’s Cauliflower “Rice”
Sautéed with Baby Asian Greens, Toasted Pine Nuts and a Tuscan Olive Tapenade
Elle menace un buraliste du Cannet avec un pic à fondue pour... des bonbons | Cannes | Nice-Matin
I am glad no one was hurt!
The Wines of Portugal at Fearrington Village - Chapelboro.com
For thirsty people with lots of money!
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Lawmakers Propose Fresh Food Oases For North Carolina Food Deserts | WUNC
Not sure. Laudable purpose.
North Carolina Poultry Federation
I'd like to spend more time on this - understanding how much of all this winds up in NC stomachs.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
As California Drought Enters 4th Year, Conservation Efforts and Worries Increase - NYTimes.com
Not enough on how this intersects with food.
Study Suggests Diet Soda May Lead To Belly Fat. Critics Aren't So Sure. - Forbes
It's so tough to be confident of making good decisions!
Monday, March 16, 2015
Should You Jump on the Chia Seeds Bandwagon? - Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter Article
Seems really speculative.
American Society for Nutrition - The Real Scoop on Chia Seeds
So what are we supposed to do? Eat them or not?
McDonald's facing 28 OSHA complaints over worker burns - LA Times
I bet they have quite a collection of worker complaints.
The French Corner Bakery - Durham, North Carolina - Bakery, Cafe - Timeline | Facebook
Ought to be worth a visit.
Lavazza, Italy's favourite coffee
Bought in Ventimiglia, taken back to France, via Ireland, back to North Carolina!
Kosher Supermarket Attacked in Paris to Reopen - NYTimes.com
Always good to see food shops still in business!
L'huile d'olive devient-elle un produit de luxe dans les AM? | Dernière minute | Nice-Matin
This is really troubling.
7 idées pour un "pub crawling" dans le Vieux - Le Blog du Vieux-Nice
Ireland has a lot of work to do.
Dairy Queen celebrates 75th 'Fanniversary' with free cones - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports
How many calories into the US system over 75 years?
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Essex Street Market on the Lower East Side Is Forgotten but Not Gone - NYTimes.com
What can we learn from this?
Saturday, March 14, 2015
How Meal Delivery Works | Meal Delivery Service Portland | Farm To Fit
They do not appear to be frozen.
Masumoto Family Farm | Home to Certified Organic peaches, nectarines, and grapes (for raisins)
It does not look as though they freeze any of their peaches?
Friday, March 13, 2015
Jonell Nash, Who Cut Fat, Not Flavor, Out of Soul Food, Dies at 72 - NYTimes.com
Sounds like she made quite a contribution.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
1st Annual NC-VA Hops Conference March 14th, 2015 in Winston-Salem, NC
Mentioned on WUNC local news today.
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich | Starbucks Coffee Company
A mere 540 calories! Side of fries and a 750 calories Starbucks special drink?
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
un déjeuner, AU SUD | Une Table, Au Sud
The chef is Marseillais as I just learned in a Gout de France segment on TV5Monde. Very impressive!
Product: Hot Cereals - Quaker Steel Cut Oats | QuakerOats.com
Looks appealing and I like all the information they provide here.
Quality vegetables from Pictsweet, a family owned, family run frozen vegetable company.
Source? I find these offers so deceptive - BOGO, or some variation.
Member Profile: Franklin County Community Development Center « New England Farmers Union
It seems too artisan-oriented for the market that could be served.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Health Report Card Released for NC Children - Chapelboro.com
Awful! "36 percent of children age 10-17 were overweight"
Monday, March 9, 2015
Just Tart Cherry | R.W. Knudsen Family® – 100% Natural and Organic Juices
Not sure of claimed sleep benefits.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Nice (France) Insider - Tips on Everyday Life: Sweet Bell Peppers | SUNSET® Produce
Need to transfer this.....
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Astin Strawberry Exchange
How do we tell one box of strawberries from another, and remember which is which?
Ontario’s Beer Bottleneck Is Under Siege by Brewers and Buyers - NYTimes.com
Food distribution about as important as it gets.
Great Value Foods - Walmart.com
The walmartgreatforyou.com option on the label appears inoperative, as one might say.
Insolite: il pêche un espadon de plus de 2 mètres à Monaco | Dernière minute | Nice-Matin
I hope someone enjoyed the meal!
McDonald’s Seeks Its Fast-Food Soul - NYTimes.com
I hope it finds a good one, better for all of us than it has been so far.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Gluten Free Touch of Brown Sugar Cereal from Special K®
Seems to be pretty good, but not sure of any value proposition beyond gluten-free?
DL Delta Airlines Trans-Atlantic Flight Economy Class Menu - Foodspotting
Some passengers have a lot of time!
Favorite Sandwich Bread | Gluten-Free Baking Mixes | Glutino & Gluten-Free Pantry
Turned out very nicely.
