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Sugar: A Book and a Mill Refine Thoughts About This Sweetener
Must-read book and behind-the-scenes sugar mill tour provided new insight into a staple in every pantrySugar has gotten a bad rap, but a couple of recent experiences have made me think more about sugar. I'm finally reading Michael Pollan's In Defense...
Upcoming Food & Wine Events
The harvest-season calendar is filled with opportunities to sip and sup. Click on the links for details about specific time, directions, cost, etc. for each event.ColoradoSeptember 4-6Gourmet on Gore - Fourth annual open-air tasting of world-class wi...
Scenes from the Corrales Growers' Market
New Mexican agricultural enclave hosts alluring twice-weekly farmers' marketThis historic highway marker in Corrales, New Mexico, explains that "San Isidro, patron saint of farmers, is the traditional guardian of the valley." Today, locals residents ...
Foods-Plus at Steamboat's Farmers' Market
Artists and artisans share space with food purveyors at Steamboat Springs' Sunday marketThe street beside the Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs is blocked off every Sunday morning for three summer months -- this year, June 13 thro...
An Endive Education
Crash course about a prized vegetable The row of plants (below) that resemble flames "burning" at the top of rough brown roots like carrot-shaped "candles" caught my eye at the Culinary Showcase during the Institute of American Culinary Professionals...
Secretary of Agriculture Pick a Downer for Locavores
Iowa ex-governor is strong on ethanol and food exports, but weak on sustainability and support of small farmersAgribusinesses and food exporters will cheer and localvore foodies will mourn if former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack becomes the next secretar...
Help Sought by Heritage Pig Farm Destroyed by Fire
November tragedy further threatens continuation of rare pig species; help urgently soughtBoston-based food writer Jacqueline Church, who blogs as The Leather District Gourmet, posted news about a devastating fire suffered at the South Dakota farm whe...
