It’s one of those weekends when you feel like messing in the kitchen and experiment a little bit. The following recipe was proven to be a complete success. Wholewheat pancakes with ice cream and jam Ingredients: (serve 5-6 pancakes) – 1 egg – 2/3 cup wholewheat flour – semi-skimmed milk “till the mix is liquid [...]
No offense, I like soy. But I also don’t. Actually, what I don’t like is the huge business behind soy-based products and how in some countries they are advertised as the (almost) only healthy option to replace meat or to top up your protein intake as a vegetarian. The following article very simply and clearly [...]
Livestock Revolution Examined | Mother Jones. I read a lot of news, studies and reports on the Livestock Revolution. Still some support it, some never did it, some don’t support it anymore. I believe we should have learned by now that extreme measures are not the answer. Use moderation. But no, we still want it [...]
Find Out The Real Source of Your Dairy Products : Planet Green. This is just one of a series of articles on milk and the dairy industry. The things we don’t know…
Here’s the link… Peak-Season Map at Epicurious.com. We should have one map like this one for every country
Excerpt: ”The industry that has been providing us with high quality coffee may seem to be doing well today, but it actually faces a combination of issues that may well render our lattes and cappuccinos a very expensive indulgence in the future. We will probably stop worrying about whether it is “Fair Trade” or “Organic” and [...]
Excerpt: ”Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a hormone-like chemical used in many plastics and lined cans so commonly used by consumers that nearly every American has been exposed. The chemical is at the heart of worldwide scientific investigation and a debate over whether it is harmful to the very young.” via USAToday.com
Excerpt: ”Solar is not the only green feature appearing on affordable housing projects these days. In fact, a project in the South Bronx is hoping to combat food miles and food deserts at the same time, growing fresh, nutritious vegetables in a 10,000 sq ft rooftop greenhouse on top of a six story affordable housing project. [...]
“Seeking a new weapon in the fight against obesity, the Food and Drug Administration wants to encourage manufacturers to post vital nutritional information, including calorie counts, on the front of food packages.” via F.D.A. Weighs Update to Standard Serving Sizes – NYTimes.com.
Living on campus has some advantages indeed, like cutting on transportation. But eating at the canteen can easily become a boring routine, especially if the food served is varied, but still, it’s not the same as cooking for yourself. Canteen food also tends to be less “veggie-friendly”, a lot of sauces, trans-fat and sweets. Then, [...]
