Kudos to California Governor Jerry Brown who recently approved legislation that sets the most stringent standards in the U.S. for […]
Archive for ‘Food Politics’
An Evening with Michael Pollan
Say the name “Michael Pollan” in certain circles and you can feel the palpable swell of excitement. Pollan’s thought-provoking books, […]
Farewell to Drakes Bay Oyster Company
It was a sad day; an unimaginable day. But for the swing vote of one Ninth Circuit court judge, the […]
Food For All: A Conversation with Walter Robb & Craig McNamara
Remember the tag line, “You Are What You Eat”? The relationship between good food and good health is a long-established […]
Who’s Getting Shucked?
Drakes Bay Oyster Company, the last operating oyster cannery in California, is currently fighting the federal government to retain the […]
The Meat We Eat: Making Ethical Choices
Is all meat created equal? It’s a good question. The simple answer is no–not by a long shot. Most of […]
Protect Marin County Open Space, Parks, and Farmland: Vote YES on Measure A
Rolling oak-studded pastoral hills, wave-strewn beaches and hidden coves, towering fog-shrouded redwood groves, and cows lolling in verdant meadows on […]
Proposition 37: Why We Should Vote YES to GMO Food Labeling
On November 6th, California voters will make their voices heard on Prop 37, the “Just Label It” initiative which would […]
Is Organic Really Better For You? A Commentary on the Stanford Study
If you are a health-conscious consumer, you try to make educated choices when it comes to the food that goes […]
NOT ON MY PLATE: Do You Know Where Your Beef Comes From?
Harris Ranch Beef feed lot in Coalinga, California In life there are occasional profound moments of realization. Perhaps the gut-reaction […]
FARMINISTA'S FEAST 