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Reminder: The Word “Natural” Means Absolutely Nothing on Food Labels
Of all the meaningless terms in the food labeling world—and there are a lot—”natural” might be one of the worst.
This Funky Leaf Is the Plant World’s Answer to Briny Bivalves
Mertensia maritima works swimmingly as a substitute for oysters. Vegan bivalves, anyone?
This Montreal Company Turns Juice Pulp Into Food
It’s pulp, but not fiction.
Moose Milk Ice Cream and Wood-Fired Cabbage and Caviar Dreams
One chef’s quest to create the new Russian cuisine.
Pillsbury Flour Recall Reminds Us of the Dangers of Cookie Dough
When you were a kid, you were probably told that eating raw cookie dough put you at risk of salmonella poisoning.
The Secret Usefulness of Avocado Pits
Avocado pits have always been fun. But can they be more than that?
Gardeners Were Right: Marigolds DO Help Prevent Tomato Pests
Marigolds have long been planted alongside tomato plants, and not just because of their pretty flowers.
Rich Shih started by experimenting with inoculated popcorn in his basement.
Here’s What Icewine Harvesting in Niagara Wine Country Looks Like
Icewine is a unique sweet wine made from grapes that have been left to freeze naturally on the vine. The taste is like liquid gold.
