Saturday, August 22, 2009

"A Shoppers’ Rebellion at Whole Foods" - Prescriptions Blog - NYTimes.com

It's interesting to see the ineffectiveness of new media in reaching more of the Whole Foods shopper market. I would have expected a much higher knowledge level; whether more would follow a boycott is another mater, but I am surprised that so many cusotmers seem to be unaware of the controversy after two weeks of fairly widespread and frequent mention. What does that say our evolving ability to communicate about food and non-food subjects?

Thursday, August 13, 2009

"In Hudson Valley, Farmers’ Markets Offer Local Food and Local Chat" - NYTimes.com

I wonder how the season has been so far for farmer's markets in NC.

"Fatty Foods Affect Memory and Exercise" - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

Imagine the daily loss of North Carolina mind and muscle as a result of eating all these horrible foods? A little gubernatorial leadership is in order - Gov PERDUE, where are you on this one?

"Recipes for Health - Middle Eastern Lentil Salad" - NYTimes.com

Why don't we grow lentils in NC?

"Food Giants Say U.S. Running Out Of Sugar" - NYTimes.com

I could imagine far worse things than Americans running short on sugar. Imagine the pounds that could be shed?