By Alex Johnstone and Peter Morgan, The Conversation Some media reports say that eating at night makes you gain weight, others say that it has no effect on body weight. So who is right? First, it’s important to remember that a gain in body weight only occurs when there is a change in calories consumed […]
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By Kristie Ebi, The Conversation Rice is the primary food source for more than 3 billion people around the world. Many are unable to afford a diverse and nutritious diet that includes complete protein, grains, fruits and vegetables. They rely heavily on more affordable cereal crops, including rice, for most of their calories. My research […]
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By Amy Bentley Ketchup is arguably the United States’ most ubiquitous condiment. Ninety-seven percent of Americans have a ketchup bottle in the fridge, usually Heinz, and we buy about 10 billion ounces of the red stuff annually—almost three bottles per person per year. We purportedly spend more money on salsa, but in terms of sheer […]
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By Gordon Edgar Being a judge at a macaroni and cheese competition in San Francisco taught me a lot about American food. The competitors were mostly chefs, and the audience—the online tickets sold out in minutes—was soaking up the chance to be at a “Top Chef” kind of event, but more urban and cool. The […]
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By AC Shilton, Outside A warmer, drier future is coming for our hops. Luckily, these folks have developed a nice little workaround, thanks to a gene-editing tool that could help create a hop-free beer. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but climate change is going to mess with some of our most beloved foods. Prolonged […]
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The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging has a limited supply of senior farmers’ market check booklets available for qualified El Dorado County seniors. Each eligible senior will receive one booklet that includes five checks redeemable for $4 each to be used at certified farmers’ markets for the purchase of fresh, unprepared, locally grown […]
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By Mike Dunne, Sacramento Bee More than spring flowers are blooming along the slopes of the Sierra foothills. New, bright and intriguing wines also are unfolding, as we discovered during a recent swing through the backroads of El Dorado and Amador counties. Gordon and Chris Pack are from England, where Champagne has been appreciated long […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Food. It’s what matters to many travelers. But it’s not a reason to visit the South Shore – not yet, any way. The importance of being a culinary destination was illustrated during a presentation last week by Erik Wolf. He is the executive director and founder of the World Food […]
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By Susan Wood Farmers’ markets sprout summer like no other symbol of outdoor living. At Lake Tahoe, it’s almost an emotional tie to Mother Earth’s bounty after enduring the harsh nature of winter. It’s also a time to connect with neighbors – whether here permanently or part time. The South Shore kicks off the season […]
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By Kathryn Reed After being out of town for a week last month, I was craving vegetables. I don’t always get enough veggies when I eat out – all depends on the restaurant. The combo of tomato, mozzarella and basil is one of my favorites – usually in summer when tomatoes are fresh. This recipe […]
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