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Why China Has a Top-Secret “Strategic Pork Reserve”

Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and author of The End of the Free Market, warns that food and water are going to be the new oil. Bremmer’s comments were made in reference to the BRICs — Brazil, Russia, India and China — and their struggle for control over food commodities, and export and price […]

Monsanto-Resistant Weeds Driving Up Food Prices

At least 21 weed species have developed resistance to Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, according to a new series of studies released by Weed Science. So-called “super-weeds” are now developing resistance to alternative herbicides. And new occurrences of resistance are being noted in varying weed species and locations. In one study, a soybean field in continuous production […]

Eiswen: Grapes Cling ‘Til Winter Comes

Grapes are often sweet as they are freshly picked, but it turns out that the flavors become more intense when the grapes are frozen down. This is the case for Eiswein wines. The German wine classification, Eiswen, speaks of grapes which have been clinging on the vines long enough that it already reaches the winter […]

Women’s Fight Against Pre-Menstrual Syndrome

Ladies, we may or may not admit to it, but more than 50% of women are experiencing PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome. How should we deal with that? Pre-menstrual syndrome is a phenomenon of which a woman experiences physical and emotional symptoms in relation to their upcoming menstrual period. The symptoms may actually vary from woman […]

El Bulli Closes Down With Dignity

One of the Royalties in the culinary and restaurant world is coming down to close in a few days. But it just would not stop giving royalty treatment until its very last day. As the famous El Bulli restaurant in Spain nears its exit, the kitchen gets busier than ever, to accommodate very few important […]

Are Organically Grown Foods Pesticide-Free?

When many of us think of organic farming, we wrongly assume organic crops are pesticide free. When organic farming methods like weed-suppressive cover crops, crop rotation, and biological pest control methods are insufficient to prevent or control pests, organic farmers may apply pesticides. Generally speaking, organic farmers use natural pesticides as opposed to the synthetic […]

National Food Chains Join First Lady to Reach “Food Deserts”

National chains and retailers have joined with Michelle Obama to promote the First Lady’s campaign to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to food deserts across America. According to the USDA, a food desert exists in areas where 33% or 500 people, whichever is less, live more than a mile from a grocery store in an […]

Interview with Food Blogger Mollee Sullivan

If you got a broken stomach, make a positive thing out of it, keep your composure and blog about it. This is what food blogger, Mollee Sullivan did when she was diagnosed with a stomach disorder called gastroparesis. In her blog called “My Broken Stomach,”she shares about her experiences in life as an adventurous foodie […]

Sun and Salsa Festival From Canada With Love

Festivals are great, especially if it involves food and celebration. Join one of Canada’s famous festivals coming in July 24th. Salsa is one of the most festive dishes and dip around the world. Though it is widely known to be famous in Mexico, salsas also became a favorite among many international foodies around the world. […]

Cheesy Poofs for the South Park Diehards

Around the world, animated shows have been well received by cultures, cross cutting gender and age. Unlike shows taped in reality, there’s real-life setting which fans could visit and have a tour of. Lucky for fans, creators of animated shows are trying to bring animation to real life. We all heard about various 7-Eleven stores […]

Birthday Party For Children Made Easier

When you think about a kid’s birthday party, you visualize a very colorful and fun-filled event. Get those artistic bones and turn on your creative mode to make your kid’s day a very memorable one. Children’s birthday party is more than just balloons, cake, spaghetti, and ice cream. You have to be prepared to be […]

Kids’ Brain Foods For Smart Growth

It’s time to keep your kids away from the threat brought by the demand for junk foods. Introduce your kids to some brain foods that would sharpen their minds and give them the right nutrition that they need. Healthy food has also been the natural way to go for the smarter growth of kids. Eating […]

Riesling: Categorically Classic And Eternal

Not all wines and wine grapes are made equal. If you’re looking for versatility of wine with wide classifications produced from a little wine grape, you better be looking at Riesling – classic and eternal wines from Germany. Riesling has been known widely by many wine critics all over the world. Recognized as one of […]

Sauces Can Make A Dish Blast

A foodie knows what is good and what is not. A stand-alone food can taste good, but it can be better with some dips and sauces that would give you a flavorful blow on the palate. These are the little things that make our meals happy. Food recipes usually shout for condiments to make treats […]

Drinks To Go For Health This Summer

We may have gone pass the summer solstice this year, but, the season is just starting to bloom. Drink many  fluids during this season. Summer is one of the best seasons to have a party under the sun or a party by the beach at night. It’s enough of a reason to take some time […]

ADHD: Attention To Foods

It’s normal for kids to play, run around the house, and do various day-to-day activities. But when the kid is impulsive, overly active, does not pay attention to anything, or learning disabilities, then there might be something wrong with the kid. Humans are created  with rational minds to be able to think clearly, recognize and […]

Riesling Style: Light And Gorgeous Kabinett

Get the balanced flavors of acidity and sweetness with a Riesling classification known as the Kabinett. The Kabinett style is achieved through Riesling grapes, which are harvested early in the season, just in time that the grape ripens. It is somehow described as the German version of the Reserve (wine term). It is also said […]

Are Sea Lions The Fittest Survivors?

We live in a world were men take responsibility for taking care and preserving our natural resources. But what if nature takes the problem into its own hands, how should man react to that? Animals in the wildlife eat plants and other smaller animals of other kind for them to survive hunger. Humans, naturally are […]

New York Food and Wine Events for July

New York has been very hot these days, not only because of the summer season, but also because of the events that are coming up in the next few days and weeks. Nicknamed as “the city that never sleeps,”New York relentlessly provides big time offering to its locals and visiting tourists, as well. For the […]

Obesity Is A Big Risk

Obesity is a condition that has consistently bugged health experts and watchers through the years. This  continues to affect millions of people around the world despite warnings from health experts of its adverse effects on the human health. Though there are some preventive measures and treatments to arrest or avoid obesity, more and more people […]

Camping Brings Out The Chef In You

Backed up with a good weather, summer makes a good relaxing season ” perfect for vacations, out of town trips, beach parties, and of course, some good old nature-tripping. Camping is something that not only kids, but also adults could look forward to, especially this summer season. Camping usually attracts kids and teenagers, organized with […]

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