Mark Bittman
The great Marion Nestle on organics: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg
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Nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle answers readers' questions in this column written exclusively for The Chronicle. E-mail your questions to food@sfchronicle.com, with "Marion Nestle" in the subject line.
Mark Bittman
7 of McDonalds 500,000 European growers to supply sustainable products - http://www.ethicurean.com/2009/06/23/mcd
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Potemkin potato growers?: McDonald’s Europe has launched a PR campaign to highlight those of its suppliers using “sustainable agricultural practices.” The Flagship Farms program will showcase ...
Mark Bittman
Me, in semi-cute, lovable mode: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/19
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New York Times food writer Mark Bittman is planning to run the New York City marathon. He will offer training insights and favorite post-run recipes building up to the Nov. 1 event.
Fred at 9:49pm June 22
My extended family had a great post-run ceasar salad tonight from Food Matters, which is good since I bought them copies of the book. Thanks Mark!
Mc at 3:28pm June 25
go kate! make that old man suffer ;)
Mark Bittman Peanut butter? http://post.ly/srk
Kristina at 2:03pm June 22
Koeze's is --correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm sure you will, Michiganians!)--the only foodie food produced in Michigan. Sure, zingermans is here and there's lots of beer and cherties, but not much else. (I just moved from NJ to Grand Rapids and sincerely hope there's more good food to be found.)
Sorry to hijack the PB discussion...
Sorry to hijack the PB discussion...
judy b. at 4:16pm June 22
George Washington Carver devised a hundred ways to prepare the peanut: http://is.gd/19ClQ Items 1-5 prompt the question: What is the difference between a soup, a potage, a bisque, and a consommé?
Scott at 4:52pm June 22
creamy peanut butter and salami sandwich on Zingerman's Jewish rye.
Mark Bittman Pesticides in your toothpaste, & other joys of modern living ... http://post.ly/pSw
Penelope at 1:45pm June 15
I brush with water only. Sensitive gums.
Laura at 5:21am June 17
Arm and Hammer doesn't seem to have the stuff
Mark Bittman Just heard an ad for "local oil heat." So glad they've finally arrived in NYC. Drill baby drill.
Mark Bittman Just heard an ad for "local oil heat." So glad they've finally arrived in NYC. Drill baby drill.
Mark Bittman a reply from the seafood industry that doesn't substantiate much... http://post.ly/pME
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Charles at 10:04am June 12
"Unfortunately, the work of Boris Worm continues to be casually referenced by environmental activists." ???
Unfortunately complete B.S. is casually referenced by all industries for profits at the environment's and our expense. Progressives are to nice.
Unfortunately complete B.S. is casually referenced by all industries for profits at the environment's and our expense. Progressives are to nice.
Jude at 2:47am June 14
empty air, like the puffer fish...
Mark Bittman A woman I respect who's no longer eating seafood: http://post.ly/pIq
Terrence at 1:17pm June 12
It means if fish is a staple of your diet and your subsistence depends on the sea, then it's probably OK to continue eating fish. (The alternative is what? Starvation?)
If you have other ready sources of nutrition -- fish is a choice you could as easily replace with something else -- then perhaps forgoing seafood would be good.
My take is that anyone who gets their food from a supermarket by default falls into the latter group.
If you have other ready sources of nutrition -- fish is a choice you could as easily replace with something else -- then perhaps forgoing seafood would be good.
My take is that anyone who gets their food from a supermarket by default falls into the latter group.
Anna at 2:02pm June 12
Exactly those who's subsistence depends on the sea should of course eat fish. For those of us who vote with our dollars, unless we know exactly how the fish was caught should not purchase. Too much damage being done.
Mark Bittman Interesting review of Food Inc from Forbes: http://post.ly/owK
Mark Bittman An editorial in the St. John's Telegram about my fish piece (v. exciting): http://post.ly/ov4
Mark Bittman Oh wow. The bologna meter, from A&P. Sales up 120% in two years: http://post.ly/ov1
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According to Eric Claus, President & CEO of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P) (NYSE: GAP), one the nation’s first supermarket chains, sales of bologna tend to spike during a challenging economic climate. ...
Mark Bittman Funny/gross beyond belief - trust me: http://tinyurl.com/m4djy7 Rated R graphic content at least in embedded link
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The poor man who found some vomit-inducing vermin in his teatime treat is quite a shocker, reminding us about the legendary chicken-head. What other horrific stories of foreign bodies in familiar foods…
Bryan at 2:49pm June 11
wow!
Sheila at 3:05pm June 11
EEEEWWWWW!!!!!
Mark Bittman
Links to fish article, other stuff, good comments, video etc here: http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/
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There is much noise these days about seafood, in part thanks to the U.K. release of the film, “End of the Line,” about just how seriously threatened sea creatures are. (The trailer is here.) ...
Peter at 1:42pm June 10
Thanks - this pescetarian really appreciate your continued communication on this. I've found the Seafood Watch pocket guide to be informative and helpful (http://www.montereybayaqua
Mark Bittman Slim Jims Factory explodes; Tabasco, ammonia, and sodium erythorbate everywhere (notionscapital): http://post.ly/ndE
Mark Bittman Forget red/blue is your state fat or skinny? CDC obesity map (via Ethicurean): http://post.ly/nbl
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Not that I'm a huge Pret fan, but ... http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jun/08
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After watching new documentary on intensive fishing, founder says sandwich chain will switch to sustainable fish variety
Josh at 2:19pm June 8
Today is World Ocean's Day. Documentary THE END OF THE LINE opens in NYC and LA on June 19. Spread the work -- www.endoftheline.com
Emily at 6:59pm June 8
Yes, while working near times square/port authority/penn station, I became a huge fan of Pret. Best quick lunch in the area.
Mark Bittman Does anyone know of a supermarket chain that pledged to open an inner city store for each one in the suburbs? oregon, I think. Or dreamt!
Jennifer at 9:57pm June 8
I live in Oregon and shop at New Seasons regularly...It has a fantastic community base!! Awesome.
Jeff at 4:12am June 9
In Rhode Island, mainstream grocery chains have distinguished themselves time and again by displaying an utter inability to operate decent supermarkets in the Wrong Parts of Town. The business challenges are steep, but the corporate inability to address them in any functional way is stunning -- and depressing. They open strong, deteriorate quickly, then close.
Mark Bittman Lifehacker jumps the shark (don't even click, just read the URL): http://bit.ly/DlEzn
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It's a formal event; you've got your shoes shined, your pants and jacket pressed, and you're ready to wow the crowd with your dapper get-up. There's just one problem: You forgot the cuff links. What do you do?
Mark Bittman Wanted to add my congrads to @MidtownLunch for today's much-deserved profile in the Times (http://bit.ly/Xb4sg).
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Zach Brooks is the founder and editor of Midtown Lunch, a Web site that serves those who toil in Midtown and hope to find something decent and reasonably priced to eat on their lunch breaks.
Rebecca at 10:02am June 4
Great idea! I need to come up with a Southwest version of this scheme so I can quit my day job too! :-)
Sarah at 10:06am June 4
Fantastic. I wish we had the equivalent for downtown L.A.
Mark Bittman Tom Laskawy on why Vilsack can't fill the FSIS post: http://squurl.com/378a5/
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It really does seem like Tom Vilsack can't find anyone to run the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. You wouldn't think it would be that hard. There must be dozens of scientists and food safety experts who fit the bill. ...
Mark Bittman Big guys don't need meat (Jill Richardson): http://bit.ly/J8YiE
Christine at 1:12pm June 1
LOL: "gorillas are pretty big and they are vegetarians."
Colleen at 1:35pm June 1
Thanks for sharing this, Mark. I especially liked this graf at the end:
The decades of research done by The China Study author, T. Colin Campbell, points to reducing animal product consumption (including eggs and dairy) as a means of reducing risk of cancer and heart disease. He does not necessarily call for veganism, but makes it clear that the ... Read Morestandard American diet is a recipe for certain death due to the same preventable illnesses I saw in the cardiac ICU. Granted, all people will die of something, sometime, but if I can preserve my health and stave off heart disease and cancer by healthier eating, I'll gladly do it.
The decades of research done by The China Study author, T. Colin Campbell, points to reducing animal product consumption (including eggs and dairy) as a means of reducing risk of cancer and heart disease. He does not necessarily call for veganism, but makes it clear that the ... Read Morestandard American diet is a recipe for certain death due to the same preventable illnesses I saw in the cardiac ICU. Granted, all people will die of something, sometime, but if I can preserve my health and stave off heart disease and cancer by healthier eating, I'll gladly do it.
Mark Bittman You want to see a great waffle recipe? http://mark-tbfse.posterous.com/
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Jeff at 5:17pm May 29
The first time (of many) that I made this recipe, I was "tired," as the columns used to say, and mixed in the eggs, not separated, at the outset. Still worked wonderfully, and remains a big hit with my waffle-woofing periodic houseguest.
Derek at 6:07am June 1
Micheal Moore & GM or Waffles confused??
Mark Bittman From the Onion: KFC no longer permitted to use word "eat" in ads. Would that it were true: http://bit.ly/6x3re
Arthur at 3:02pm May 29
This would be funnier if they didn't confuse the FCC with the FTC -- the actual agency charged with regulating advertising. Now if the FCC issued a Janet Jackson style fine to KFC for uncovering their breasts, that's another story!
Grace at 6:56pm May 29
Maybe the word "food" should be banned as well.
Mark Bittman Check out Ezra Klein on Sotomayor's food choices. First supreme court justice to have a real palate? (See comments too.) http://bit.ly/jqjKP
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Sonia Sotomayor's identity as a woman, a Latina, a judge, a professional, and even a single adult have all been front page news recently. But only Politico's Ben Smith has the courage to get at the core of Sotomayor's persona:...
Peter at 11:12am May 28
Wonderful. There is a deep connection between culture and food. A big part of what I try to do for my adoptive daughters from China is giving them an appreciation of the cuisine. The Czech in me loves the smell of kuba on Christmas eve. Mejor que nunca!
Lawrence at 4:19pm May 28
Washington is "bereft of Latin food"? Has he ever heard of Jaleo? Perhaps he means Latin-American food. If so, that's not what he wrote.
Mark Bittman To psyche self for Red Lobster interview (thanks all for questions) re-read Jim Carrier's outstanding shrimp piece: http://bit.ly/6QfEl
Lisa-Karyn at 3:59pm May 28
thank you for passing on this link. Very informatIve article.
l had no idea by the way until last week that there is a Red Lobster in NYC.I was very shocked by this !
l had no idea by the way until last week that there is a Red Lobster in NYC.I was very shocked by this !
Patricia at 4:51pm May 28
Makes me happy that I get most of my seafood from my neighbor with a fishing boat.....
Mark Bittman Why BMI (body-mass index) is silly, a fine/funny Morning Edition spot http://post.ly/160s