https://apple.news/AoTvjxO7AR-mPFI_S3Hwlaw RUSSIA’S WAR ON UKRAINE ‘We see the storm coming’: U.S. struggles to contain a deepening global food crisis Biden officials are scrambling to limit the damage from fast-spreading food shortages sparked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, but they face complex political and logistical challenges. Alem Ande bakes bread at the Shagarab camp on Aug. … Continue reading U.S. struggles to contain a deepening food crisis caused by war, supply chain problems, and the climate crisis
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Permanent outdoor dining in NYC hits a snag
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/s/i6udi/nycs-permanent-outdoor-dining-hits-snag-after-judges-ruling? NYC's Permanent Outdoor Dining Hits Snag After Judge's Ruling A judge has thrown a wrench into the permanent Open Restaurants program, saying more study is needed before it takes effect next year. Nick Garber,Patch Staff Posted Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 1:45 pm ET|Updated Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 3:09 pm ETReplies (20) Wednesday's ruling by Manhattan … Continue reading Permanent outdoor dining in NYC hits a snag
Plastic packaging in produce aisle increases food waste
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/24/plastic-packaging-increases-fresh-food-waste-study-finds Plastic packaging increases fresh food waste, study finds Research by sustainability charity Wrap debunks idea single-use plastic on fruit and veg helps prevent waste The research found that consumers sometimes bought more than they needed if the produce was wrapped in plastic. Photograph: schulzie/Getty/iStockphoto Zoe Wood, @zoewoodguardian, Wed 23 Feb 2022 19.01 EST Supermarkets should … Continue reading Plastic packaging in produce aisle increases food waste
Starbucks FINALLY moving to reusable or customer cups
https://apple.news/AG7njk26EQ1OxxWLqvPGk4Q After 35 Years Starbucks Just Made a Bittersweet Announcement It's most valuable brand asset is also one of its biggest problems. The Starbucks white cup with its green logo of a two-tailed mermaid is one of the most iconic features of any brand. It doesn't even have the word Starbucks in it, but you … Continue reading Starbucks FINALLY moving to reusable or customer cups
Recycled plastic leaches even more chemicals into drinks than virgin plastic
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/18/recycled-plastic-bottles-leach-more-chemicals-into-drinks-review-finds Recycled plastic bottles leach more chemicals into drinks, review finds More chemicals being released by reused plastic could indicate need for ‘super clean’ recycling process PET is the third most widely used type of plastic in food packaging. Photograph: imageBROKER/Alamy Damien Gayle @damiengayleFri 18 Mar 2022 11.04 EDT A widely used kind of recycled plastic … Continue reading Recycled plastic leaches even more chemicals into drinks than virgin plastic
Three top foods to avoid eating
https://www.newsweek.com/top-foods-never-eat-best-healthy-diet-superfoods-1686740 Top 3 Foods to Never Eat, According to Nutritionists BY SOO KIM ON 3/19/22 AT 9:00 AM EDT As the saying goes—you are what you eat. When it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, it's not just about how much you eat but which foods you are consuming. Nutrition is "one of the best tools" we've got to … Continue reading Three top foods to avoid eating
Popular French bakery opening 2nd location on Upper West Side
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/popular-french-bakery-open-2nd-upper-west-side-location? Popular French Bakery To Open 2nd Upper West Side Location Maman, which was dubbed NYC's best cookie maker, is opening a second UWS location by the end of March near Columbus and West 66th Street. Gus Saltonstall,Patch Staff Posted Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 12:57 pm ETReply (1) An image of the Maman location at 429 … Continue reading Popular French bakery opening 2nd location on Upper West Side
Bad habits that can ruin a glass cooktop
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/glass-stovetop-mistakes/ [omits a very short video] 8 Habits That Can Ruin a Glass Stovetop These habits might seem harmless, but they can cause lasting damage to your stovetop. By Melanie Fincher, October 07, 2021 1. Using coarse sponges or steel wool If you have burnt food or stubborn stains on your stovetop, you may be tempted … Continue reading Bad habits that can ruin a glass cooktop
The case for induction cooking
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/11/dining/induction-cooking.html The Case for Induction Cooking As the perils of cooking with gas become more apparent, there’s ever more reason for cooks to turn to these flameless, easy-to-clean ranges.By Melissa Clark March 11, 2022 Robert Osborne grew anxious about dinner when his Brooklyn co-op board put the kibosh on a plan to move a gas line … Continue reading The case for induction cooking
Cage-free eggs above to become the norm – a win for animal welfare
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cage-free-chickens-eggs-animal-welfare/ Big win for animal welfare as U.S. egg producers go cage-free FEBRUARY 11, 2022 / 12:23 PM / AP Without much fuss and even less public attention, the nation's egg producers are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar shift to cage-free eggs that is dramatically changing the lives of millions of hens in response to new … Continue reading Cage-free eggs above to become the norm – a win for animal welfare
Is it fair (or maybe racist) to charge extra for milk alternatives at Starbucks?
Paying extra for milk alternatives: unfair, illogical – and a little bit racist? Why charging customers more for non-dairy milk in coffee at Starbucks and other cafes is more of a problem than you might think by Aliya Uteuova f you are vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply don’t consume dairy, chances are your coffee run comes … Continue reading Is it fair (or maybe racist) to charge extra for milk alternatives at Starbucks?
A huge and beautiful article about making pizza at home
https://apple.news/AsJ8gk3iXQWm08_xTQZSUcg The F&W Guide to Making Pizza at Home A super-flavorful and forgiving pizza dough is the key to pro-level pies. By Food & Wine Editors February 18, 2022 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. … Continue reading A huge and beautiful article about making pizza at home
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