https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/11/michigan-beef-dangerous-levels-forever-chemicals Michigan beef found to contain dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals’ Tom Perkins Fri 11 Feb 2022 06.00 EST Contamination at a small farm discovered after sewage sludge was tested for PFAS, but officials downplayed incident as ‘isolated’ State officials say the beef incident is isolated because the farm received some of the state’s most … Continue reading Forever chemicals like plastic — they never vanish & we’re eating them
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Best chocolates for gift giving
http://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-boxed-chocolates/? The Best Boxed Chocolates By Lesley Stockton and Haley Sprankle Updated January 21, 2022 Photo: Michael Murtaugh FYI We’ve just finished a round of testing, and will soon add a new pick to this guide: the vibrant Richart Initiation box. We no longer recommend Michel Cluizel, but the rest of our picks remain. January 21, 2022Save If you’re looking for … Continue reading Best chocolates for gift giving
16 best NYC coffee spots for working remotely (no chains)
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/best-nyc-coffee-shops-remote-work? The 16 Best NYC Coffee Shops for Working Remotely These work-friendly cafes are equipped with WiFi, and plenty of plugs to keep you productive. By Kyler Alvord Published on 1/31/2022 at 2:46 PM VIEW 16 PLACES ON MAPDevocion USA The pandemic has changed how many New Yorkers work now and possibly forever. Prior to 2020 … Continue reading 16 best NYC coffee spots for working remotely (no chains)
NY restaurants take another hit because of omicron drop-off in customers dining inside
https://ny.eater.com/2022/1/31/22910323/new-york-restaurants-survey-omicron-covid-business-sales-declines NY Restaurants Hit Hard by Indoor Dining Drop-Off Over the Past Month, Survey Says by Erika Adams Jan 31, 2022, 11:07am EST Customer demand for indoor dining declined in January. New York’s omicron-fueled spike in COVID-19 cases has unsurprisingly dealt another blow to the state’s battle-weary restaurants. According to a January survey released by the New … Continue reading NY restaurants take another hit because of omicron drop-off in customers dining inside
Simple trick to revive stale bread
http://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/easy-trick-revive-stale-bread-water-foil-oven-82460742 FOOD January 26, 2022 Try this easy trick to revive stale bread with water, foil and an oven By Kelly McCarthy This clever cooking hack will give your crusty and stale bread a second chance at making it on your plate. "How To Make Dinner" creator and classically trained culinary student turned recipe developer Paula Hingley first shared … Continue reading Simple trick to revive stale bread
Time to stop using plastic to store food
https://www.wsj.com/articles/goodbye-to-plastic-food-packaging-11642828626? Goodbye to Plastic Food Packaging? Environmental concerns are leading home cooks to embrace other methods of keeping food fresh, from brown paper bags to reusable beeswax wraps ILLUSTRATION: DANIEL DIOSDADO By Bee WilsonJan. 22, 2022 12:17 am ETSAVEPRINTTEXT107Listen to articleLength7 minutesQueue In the kitchen, as elsewhere, our cultural values evolve in fits and starts. A particular … Continue reading Time to stop using plastic to store food
How refrigerators became an agent of climate catastrophe
https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-a-warming-planet/how-the-refrigerator-became-an-agent-of-climate-catastrophe How the Refrigerator Became an Agent of Climate Catastrophe The evolution of cooling technology helps to explain why supposed solutions to global warming have only made the situation worse. By David Owen January 15, 2022 Ice harvesting on Bantam Lake, in Connecticut. Harvesters in the state and elsewhere once packed lake and river ice in … Continue reading How refrigerators became an agent of climate catastrophe
Barista turned coffee expert thru social media — only possible now
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-use-a-free-password-managerand-make-your-logins-safer-11642341602?mod=wsjhp_columnists_pos3 The Coffee Maker James Hoffmann is one of the most followed men in caffeine. Here’s an illustrated look at how he became an expert. By Rachel Wharton Illustrations by Koren Shadmi Jan. 18, 2022 Culinary Arts is an occasional illustrated look at what we eat.
Enjoying a more sustainable cup of coffee (goodbye single-cup Keurig)
http://www.popsci.com/environment/sustainable-coffee-tips/ How to enjoy a more sustainable cup of coffee Bid single-use Keurig cups adieu. BY SARA KILEY WATSON | PUBLISHED JAN 13, 2022 11:00 AM A delicious cup of coffee doesn't have to leave plastic in its wake. Elle Hughes/PexelsSHARE Making coffee is an essential part of many people’s morning routine—Americans gulp down around 400 million cups of … Continue reading Enjoying a more sustainable cup of coffee (goodbye single-cup Keurig)
Something fishy’s going on at Fairway
/ilovetheupperwestside.com/something-fishys-going-on-at-fairway/ (UPDATED): Something Fishy’s Going on at Fairway Keith Marder January 12, 2022 Food & DrinkLast modified on January 13th, 2022 [ Scroll to the bottom of this article for a statement from the company and photos of the new layout ] The more Fairway’s owners change, the more things don’t stay the same. In 2020, Village … Continue reading Something fishy’s going on at Fairway
Restaurant Week best choices
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/where-to-eat-nyc-winter-restaurant-week-2022 10 Reservations Worth Booking for Winter 2022 NYC Restaurant Week With over 440 restaurants participating across the five boroughs, these deals are too good to pass up. By Tae Yoon Published on 1/11/2022 at 5:44 PM After the pandemic forced the cancelation of its summer 2020 program (a first in its 30-year history) and last … Continue reading Restaurant Week best choices
Some risks are worth taking
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/12/raw-batter-delicious-risk/621072/? A Very Radical, Very Delicious Take on Risk Management When times are dark, I lick the bowl.By Rachel Gutman Daniel Zender DECEMBER 29, 2021SHARE You know that moment, just after you get a batch of cookies in the oven, when you take off your apron, place the mixing bowl neatly in the sink, fill it … Continue reading Some risks are worth taking
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