Book: Food Fight: The Citizen’s Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill by Daniel Imhoff Genre: Food politics Publisher: Watershed Media Publication date: 2012 Pages: 215 Source: Library (and, thanks! I asked them to order it for me — they … Continue reading →
Book: Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics by Marion Nestle and Malden Nesheim Genre: Popular science Publisher: University of California Press Publication date: 2012 Pages: 288 Source: Library Summary: This is a science book that covers science the way that I most like to learn it … Continue reading →
Our trip to Ireland focused on gardens but we managed to get in some very good eating as well. While recovering from jet lag, we ate a couple of light meals where we stayed, the historic Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. … Continue reading →
We don’t have cable so I’m not watching the HBO documentary series The Weight of the Nation, but it keeps popping up in my feed reader. Marion Nestle gave the best overview I saw with links to other good sources: Pondering … Continue reading →
Today, I’m celebrating my 50th birthday! I’m thrilled to be doing it at normal weight, since I was overweight on my 30th birthday and obese on my 40th. I believe in miracles, the power of community, and my ability to … Continue reading →
Book: The Fire Island Cookbook by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Genre: Cookbook Publisher: Atria Books Publication date: April 2012 Pages: 180 Source: Received, unsolicited, for review from the publisher Summary: Fire Island is a vacation spot near New York City where the authors, Mike DeSimone … Continue reading →
Book: Do I Look Fat in This? Life Doesn’t Begin Five Pounds from Now by Jessica Weiner Genre: self help Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment Publication date: 2006 Pages: 204 Source: Library Summary: Jess Weiner (Twitter: @JessWeiner, Facebook: Jess Weiner) is out to … Continue reading →
I thought I wouldn’t pull off a Weekend Cooking post in the midst of Bloggiesta, but then I realized that my simple Friday night supper fit the Mexican theme, so I couldn’t resist. Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, and salad. … Continue reading →
If you are curious about how my St. Patrick’s Day supper turned out, I posted the story and photos on Sunday: Our St. Patrick’s Day Supper. Book: Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan, illustrations by Maira Kalman Genre: nonfiction Publisher: … Continue reading →
In yesterday’s post, I discussed our plans for St. Patrick’s Day, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! When we reached the seafood store, it was pouring rain. So much for the idea to grill something. We decided to buy a nice piece of … Continue reading →