Toast in the Machine: Meet Your New Computer Chef Overlords
Two supercomputers are getting involved in the personal, intuitive process of cooking.
Hijacked Harvest: Peruvian Maca in Peril
Chinese “tourists” turn out to be skilled superfood smugglers.
People Get Ready: #winteriscoming
Twitter users from around the world report on the changing seasons using the hashtag, #winteriscoming.
Farmhouse Beer: Turning Scraps Into Brews
Farmhouse beer, or saison, is a catch-all category, traditionally made on farms from grain scraps – post-harvest leftovers, last year’s unsold stores, anything would do.
EPA Withdraws From Clean Water Case, Farm Bureau Declares Victory
The EPA withdraws from a high-profile clean water act case, the Farm Bureau declares a victory, and several environmental groups are dismayed.
Forget Black Burgers, Goth Chickens Are The Real Thing
The flesh and skin of these chickens is completely black.
The Fading Glory of America’s (Allegedly) Oldest Sporting Event
No longer a blood sport, modern-day jousting tests riders’ horsemanship and skill as they charge down an 80-yard track and attempt to spear three small metal rings.
The Mostly Inedible Fruit That Can Sell for Hundreds of Dollars in Brooklyn
While the rest of New York City buys apples and squash, for religious Jews, another highly seasonal item fetches prices as high as $350 apiece: the etrog.
