Organic Food Production a Mixed Blessing in Latin America

Jan 01, 2012 No Comments by

From Baja California to southern Chile, massive farming projects have enriched the lives of few while allowing millions of westerners to feel better about themselves by eating healthy “organic” food.

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Bulgarian Ice Cream Warms With a Sweet Balkan Chill

Dec 20, 2011 No Comments by

The star of Bulgarian cuisine is ice cream, often made of local organic milk and the country’s outstanding produce. It’s just one reason why a Balkans visit is sweet.

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Gingerbread Adds Comfort to the Christmas Season

Dec 17, 2011 No Comments by

Unfortunately I cannot spend time with my parents this holiday season, but I can enjoy my mom’s simple gingerbread cookie recipe that she has repeated for years.

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Chicken Soup for the Seoul

Nov 15, 2011 1 Comment by

One special Korean dish not to me missed while visiting Seoul or anywhere in Korea is samgyetang. The dish of chicken with ginseng, chestnuts and dates must not be missed.

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Jack and Jason’s Pancakes Mix Biz Savvy and Economic Development

Oct 16, 2011 No Comments by

Jack and Jason’s Pancakes are now entering more stores with a bevy of mixes that include whole wheat flour, baby oats, and fruits–all by suppliers in the United States.

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Yerba Maté a Model for Sustainable Development in Argentina

Oct 13, 2011 No Comments by

Maté may be the preferred choice of the too-cool-for-school crowd in North America, but it is part of daily life in South America. And now its farmers are going organic.

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In One Photo: Bosnian Food Fuses East and West

Oct 12, 2011 1 Comment by

Any country that serves sarma with mashed potatoes scores highly, and Bosnia therefore soars with its fusion of East and West. If its food doesn’t win your heart, nothing will.

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Watermelon, the Sustainable Wedding Cake Alternative

Oct 10, 2011 No Comments by

The most brilliant wedding cake substitute I have ever seen was at a New England wedding we attended in August. Wedding cake, meet watermelon.

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In One Picture: Uruguay is South America’s Orchard

Sep 28, 2011 1 Comment by

Uruguayan fruits and vegetables are sublime. Bergamot oranges that peel easily and then rip through your mouth with that perfect blend of acid and sweet are just the start.

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In One Photo: The Origins of the Organic Movement

Sep 01, 2011 No Comments by

Anyone who remembers the 1970s and 1980s will recall when “health food” was relegated to “health food stores.” But can Jell-o make a comeback?

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Could Walmart Revive The Downtowns that the Supercenters Had Long Ago Closed?

Sep 01, 2011 1 Comment by

Walmart has long been criticized for contributing to the decline of downtowns in small cities across the USA. But could its Express stores revive old Main Streets?

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Timberland Issues Latest Quarterly CSR Report

Jun 30, 2011 No Comments by

Despite VF Corp’s recent acquisition of Timberland, it is business as usual for the outdoor apparel trailblazer, and its constant dialogue with its stakeholders reveals as such.

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