https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/01/singapore-craft-beer-newbrew-uses-recycled-sewage-highlight-water-scarcity? Singapore craft beer uses recycled sewage to highlight water scarcity Collaboration between national water agency and craft brewer described as ‘highly quaffable’ The brewery, Brewerkz, says the beer is suitable for Singapore’s tropical climate, with a smooth, toasted honey-like aftertaste. Photograph: Brewerkz Rebecca Ratcliffe Fri 1 Jul 2022 06.45 EDT It is a beer made … Continue reading Singapore craft beer uses recycled sewage to highlight water scarcity
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You can stay hydrated on food alone
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/28/well/hydrating-foods.html? The Foods That Keep You Hydrated Credit...Suzanne Saroff for The New York Times Water doesn’t have to come in eight 8-ounce glasses daily. Fresh fruits and vegetables, and various beverages, are viable sources of hydration. By Hannah Seo June 28, 2022, 10:06 a.m. ET With a summer of record-breaking heat upon us, hydration is more important than ever. … Continue reading You can stay hydrated on food alone
Charcuterie’s (cold cuts’s) link to colon cancer confirmed by French authorities
https://apple.news/AupxDzCDRQy-RwJJXuTN9OQ Charcuterie’s link to colon cancer confirmed by French authorities Blow for industry as government backs WHO data and vows to cut additives in ham and cured sausages France is one of the world’s biggest producers of cold cuts, known as charcuterie, which are often consumed as snacks or with early evening drinks. Photograph: Image Source/Getty … Continue reading Charcuterie’s (cold cuts’s) link to colon cancer confirmed by French authorities
A new marketplace for food in NYC
https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/jean-georges-vongerichten-tin-building-new-york Jean-Georges Vongerichten Opens Massive New Marketplace in New York City — Take a Look Inside The 53,000-square-foot Tin Building has been in the works for a decade. By Stacey Leasca, August 16, 2022 CREDIT: NICOLE FRANZEN Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is ready for you to experience his brand-new culinary hot spot in New York City — and it … Continue reading A new marketplace for food in NYC
Lawsuit claims Mars’ Skittles contain harmful, gene-changing toxins
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jul/15/skittles-mars-lawsuit-titanium-dioxide-toxin Taste the toxin? Skittles ‘unfit for human consumption’, lawsuit claims Class action suit says Mars concealed information about toxic ingredient from consumers A lawsuit says that Skittles are ‘unfit for human consumption’. Photograph: Kristoffer Tripplaar/Alamy Victoria BekiempisFri 15 Jul 2022 13.57 EDT Taste the toxin? A lawsuit filed Thursday in northern California federal court alleges … Continue reading Lawsuit claims Mars’ Skittles contain harmful, gene-changing toxins
What if there’s one moldy berry? Can I eat the rest?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/07/well/eat/berry-mold-spoil-box.html Will One Moldy Berry Ruin the Rest? Here’s what the experts say. By Alice Callahan, March 7, 2022 Q: If I open a box of berries and one berry is moldy, do I need to throw out the whole box? Fresh strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are among America’s favorite fruits, but their goodness can be … Continue reading What if there’s one moldy berry? Can I eat the rest?
Don’t expect big consumer brands to lower prices soon
http://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-expect-big-consumer-brands-to-lower-prices-soon-11658858815? Don’t Expect Big Consumer Brands to Lower Prices Soon Coca-Cola, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark say price increases helped them cover cost inflation, but they are watching how consumers respond Coca-Cola is among the companies reporting that demand for their products is still strong despite higher prices.PHOTO: GEORGE FREY/BLOOMBERG NEWS By Connor HartFollow Updated July 26, 2022 6:14 … Continue reading Don’t expect big consumer brands to lower prices soon
Climate crisis is now causing food shortages
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/28/climate-crisis-food-shortages Chilli peppers, coffee, wine: how the climate crisis is causing food shortages ‘Almost everything we grow and raise in the US is facing some climatic stress.’ Composite: Getty Images Blistering heat, stronger storms, droughts, floods and fires are putting food production at risk Supported by About this content Victoria Namkung Tue 28 Jun 2022 06.00 EDT … Continue reading Climate crisis is now causing food shortages
Heatflation affecting global food supply
https://apple.news/A8A7SpBrjSxSM-8tN27c3jw Heatflation: How sizzling temperatures drive up food prices As heat waves strike Europe and China, crops are withering. Thomas Warnack / picture alliance via Getty Images Kate Yoder, Staff Writer For Grist, PublishedJul 15, 2022 Vicious heat waves are sweeping parts of the globe this week, along with the dangers that come with blazing-hot … Continue reading Heatflation affecting global food supply
Comparing online and in person grocery shopping
Notice that the price comparison below does NOT take into account the cost of gassing up or maintaining your car. Once that's taken into account the two online grocers come out way ahead. There's still transportation costs but they're included in the price. http://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/is-it-cheaper-to-buy-groceries-online-than-at-the-store/? Is It Cheaper to Buy Groceries Online Than at the Store? … Continue reading Comparing online and in person grocery shopping
Two different viewpoints about the merits of QR code menus
Altho I understand the cost savings and perceived health benefits to scanning for a menu rather than handling a piece of paper, I must agree that we are not yet at the point where everyone has and knows how to use a smartphone. Until they are more widely owned and used, restaurants must continue to … Continue reading Two different viewpoints about the merits of QR code menus
We all scream for gelato – NYC’s UWS
http://www.westsiderag.com/2022/05/28/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-gelato I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for — Gelato! Posted on May 28, 2022 at 12:29 am by West Side Rag Gelato at Amarino al Naturale. Two photographs by Mia Dahlgren. By Meg A. Parsont I have a confession to make. I’ve started a summer romance. The object of my affection is sweet, … Continue reading We all scream for gelato – NYC’s UWS
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