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Agri-giant Monsanto may be forced to take one on the chin in India: The nation's first genetically modified food crop, a variety of eggplant known at Bt brinjal, has sucked its Big Ag developers into court. Monsanto, Read the full story on TreeHugger
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I know there are lots of people who love Indian food, but find it a bit daunting to cook. I think it's often because there are so many spices involved in each dish, and it makes the recipes look long and complicated. I've been reading through Vij's At Home, Relax Honey, a new cookbook by Vancouver chef Vikram Vij and his wife and restaurant partner Meeru Dhalwala. Mr. Vij is known for his complex and nuanced Indian cooking, but this cookbook is aimed squarely at the home cook. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
Chicken Nuggets Feeding. Image credit:, Flickr, PetroleumJelliffe
Here's a big surprise. As reported by the Baltimore Sun, field testing demonstrates that: "Poultry farms that use organic methods that don't involve antibiotics have significantly lower levels of drug-resistant bacteria that can potentially spread to humans, according to a new study led by the University of Maryland's School of Public Health."
If the grant supporting this new res...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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These plums are best enjoyed with a glass of 2008 Primoroso from Oso Libre Winery. Primoroso is swirling with dark berries and minor floral notes. The blend has just a hint of spice which makes it the perfect pairing for this dish.
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This recipe should be enjoyed with glass (or more) of 2008 Nativo from Oso Libre Winery. The wine is lush, dripping with strawberry jam and subtle notes of lavender and anise. With a hint of eucalyptus, this fruit forward wine is great for...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Oso Libre Winery, which means "free bear" in Spanish, is a small boutique vineyard and winery located in the heart of Paso Robles. The winery gets 100% of its energy from renewable sources, an achievement that played out like a Bobby Fuller song and even required the Sierra Club to get involved.
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Genetically modified corn is already in the many of your non-organic products, thanks to corn being on the ingredient list in one of its many forms. But now Monsanto will be launching a GM sweet corn intended for direct human consumpt...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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In January, national treasure, chef and writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall spearheaded a campaign called "Fish Fight" in response to the "insane waste" caused by North Sea fishermen throwing back almost a million dead and dying fish every year.
He had a series of t.v. shows, a themed week at a department store and a petition to the Europe...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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This recipe is actually for something called fregola, which was new to me. It is apparently, "tiny, toothsome balls of pasta". Given that I'm at the cottage, I was reasonably certain that fregola would not be on offer at my local general store. But, of course, couscous is tiny, toothsome balls of pasta as well, and that was easy to find. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
Much to my surprise, in socialist cheese-eating Europe they rarely fluoridate water because it is considered a government intrusion on personal freedom of choice. Christine writes in Parentables:
The debate is philosophical: does the government have any business forcing fluoride on citizens, especially when it is easier than ever to get fluoride by own's own initiative? This argument does not depend on the health effects. In Europe, the decision to stop fluoridation was made not due to hazards, but due to the activism against th...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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I saw the truck as we entered the Old South Pearl Street farmer's market on Sunday, but what I thought was an awesome old truck selling greens out of the back was even better—it was growing them. Lined with dirt, the bed of the truck literally sprouts all kinds of greens, from lettuce to tomato plants to a variety of herbs. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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The goal of London's 2012 Olympics is to be the most sustainable Games ever. But the organizers are a bit conflicted. For example, the world's largest MacDonald's will be opening just next to the site. It will be the size of 3 football fields and is expected to serve 1.75M meals. That's 50,000 Big Macs and 180,000 portions of fries and 30,000 milkshakes over the 29 days of the Games.
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It used to be that street food meant a greasy hot dog from a stand on a busy corner. Things have changed, now it's some of the hippest and most interesting food around; served from recycled and re-fitted vans, ambulances and trucks.
From London to New York to Portland, exotic snack trucks are popping up and bringing with them some civic issues....Read the full story on TreeHugger
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A holistically healthy lifestyle marked by ample exercise and a healthy whole foods diet means less risk of Alzheimer's. Basically, the way you treat your body has a lot to do with your mind. New research links activity level, blood pressure, weight, and smoking to Alzheimer's, according to the Washington Times. And prevention is c...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Years ago when salmonella scares surfaced the mere idea of them sent waves of fear into the heart of us. But today these scares have gone a step further into drug resistant territory. The latest in a growing trend of drug resistant outbreaks is tied to ground turkey and as a result, 36 million pounds of Cargill turkey products have be...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Okay, I am now offcially disgusted with myself. I took a healthy avocado, dipped it in egg, breaded it and then fried it. Yes, I did, and it was totally delicious. And then I made a little dip of sriracha sauce and mayonnaise. I've been reading various websites over the past couple of months looking a recipes for avocado fries thinking to myself "who would eat that?" Well, it turns out, me. And my husband. We both loved it. Wow, it was really good, and not something I'm going to repeat any time soon. It felt incredibly decadent, but hey, ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Curious about how changing global temperatures will affect your area? The NRDC has released new maps that show how a shift in climate may impact health, from allergies to outbreaks of Dengue fever. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
This dish was created specifically for Treehugger's Green Wine Guide by The Tomato Tart. It pairs perfectly with an off dry Riesling or any full flavored white with bright citrus notes balanced by deep minerals.
You never know where inspiration for a dish will come from. I recently read somewhere about a white salad- it sounded lovely- with cauliflower, potatoes, toasted, bread cubes and blue cheese. This white salad stuck in my mind, but, I wondered, could it be lightened up, made for summer and a little more wine frien...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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This recipe was created exclusively for Treehugger's Green Wine Guide by The Tomato Tart. It pairs perfectly with a crisp summer white. Look for something with minerals and not much fruit so the cheese's nuttier flavors can shine through.
I believe that tomatoes are the ultimate taste of summer. They are bright in every way, color, smell, and their sweet tart taste as ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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