When was the last time you stopped to savor a bite of food or a sip of a beverage? Food can bring back memories of places we’ve visited or conjure images of traditional culinary or wine making practices. But do our memories make those artisan foods taste “special” or...
I’m a habitual NYT Connections (and Wordle) player, so solving the connection between words is one of my early morning routines. But when it comes to solving the connection between chickens, cows and egg prices, it’s more complicated than just matching the green or...
In today’s environment, the term “healthy” is used in a variety of ways. We talk about how unhealthy we are as a society or that certain foods are healthy. We even use the term to describe a person’s appearance — “she looks healthy” — or for portion size — “that’s a...
As we approach the halfway mark of our current decade, I decided to reflect on what I have written over the past five years about food and agriculture trends. Have we really changed? Regardless of the years or environment, there are consistent themes. The Past 5 Years...
We live in an interesting time. Advances in technology allow us to communicate instantly across the globe. The plethora of nutritional supplements and wellness venues strive to improve our longevity. Yet, decades-old technology and scientific discoveries that have...
I’m guessing that you have cheese in your refrigerator right now. After all, the facts show we love cheese. A recent Bloomberg article highlighted that our “love” for cheese in the U.S. has more than doubled since 1975, with an average of 42 pounds being consumed per...
