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How effective is SNAP, the US Food Stamp Program under the Department of Agriculture? Does it provide enough food, nutritious food, and education for purchasing and preparing it? Might is cause some obesity among Americans, refugees, and guest workers? keep reading →

If you are concerned about your health, animal welfare, and the environment, making the switch from grain fed to grass fed beef is one of the best things you can do. The Health Benefits of Grass Fed Beef Study after study has found that grass fed... keep reading →

This hub provides a brief overview of some of the food items that are generally not allowed for children / adults with G6PD. The information contained in this hub are based on the personal experience and knowledge of the writer. keep reading →

The practice of fasting and abstaining from certain foods is an ancient one that has been practiced by many religions. In the early years of Christianity in Europe, the Church instituted the practice of requiring the faithful to abstain from eating... keep reading →

SPAM - noun, [food] lunch meat, trade name of product; Spam - noun - [unsolicited email message] often commercial, messages transmitted through the Internet as a mass mailing to a large number of recipients; In 1937, Hormel Foods was looking for a distinctive and memorable name for their Spiced Ham. Kenneth Daigneau, a Broadway actor and, just by happenstance, brother to a Hormel executive, was the winner of $100 in a contest to come up with the name Spam. The rest, as we say, is history. market keep reading →

AN anecdotal history of cutlery and fine dining; origins of fork; silver cutlery; place settings; flatware; shopping for silver service keep reading →

The one-year experiment in local eating that Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon began in 2005 has fired the imagination of widely diverse people in a way they may never have imagined. Their experiment, documented in a series of articles, and culminating in the publication of two books to date on the 100 Mile Diet, has inspired thousands of individuals, and even whole communities, to change the way they eat...to the benefit of local producers; sustainable agriculture; carbon footprint; new organic; f keep reading →

A British study concludes that conventionally grown food is just as nutritious as organically grown food. The British study is controversial and questions the high price of organic food and claims of the organic food movement. keep reading →

Native Kakanins or Filipino Native Desserts are staples in the every day Filipino life. Featured in this hub are 8 well loved kakanins that will tempt your palate. keep reading →

we are beginning to look at current food production practices with an eye to how these critical systems function, and more importantly, how we can improve them...education; zero tillage; sustainable food production, biodiversity; use of chemical agents; redefining land use; crop rotation; traditional methods keep reading →

This week's HubMob is about food - it's ethics and traditions. If you are looking for food facts, you are definitely going to want to check this out. keep reading →

Being of Irish ancestry, it has always been tradition in our family since as long as I can remember to have corned beef and cabbage on New Year’s Day for good luck and prosperity in the New Year.  Of course, St. Patrick’s Day is also a big day... keep reading →

There was a time when food labels were plain and simple. A brief list of ingredients and manufacturer's details were all that was on offer. These days, in the UK for example, food labels have a massive amount of information. So much is often packed onto a small label that it is hard to read and or understand. Then again perhaps part of that is down to my aging eyesight. keep reading →

Ever wonder how the eating utensils you dine with came about? I mean, the cavemen surely did not have the same tools to eat with that we do now. How did they come about to look the way we have them today? Like anything else, our cutlery has a history. But with that history is the reflection of the history of the world in which it all developed. keep reading →

Nothing says Kentucky like Bourbon An act of congress in 1964 declared Bourbon to be "America's Native Spirit" and its official distilled spirit. Most bourbons are distilled in Kentucky and it is widely believed that only Kentucky whiskey can be... keep reading →

Home Canning and Preserving; Use Granny's tried and true recipes for delicious, home preserves, and prevent food from going bad due to improper packaging. Home-made jams and home-made jelly; home-made pickles and preserves; Preserving fruits and vegetables; home-preserving; home-canning recipes; keep reading →

Whipped cream is one of my specialities. Fresh, smooth and sweet, whipped cream is always present in my fridge, ready to liven up any starter, to disguise a humble fruit and convert it in a sumptuous dessert and even ready to be used to spice up my love encounters. keep reading →

The fact that humans must eat food to survive is universal. What is not universal is the food that they eat, and how they eat it. Beef or Pork In predominantly Hindu Nations like India you can not even... keep reading →

The thought of organ meat can cause some people’s mouth to water or it can make you want to fast for the rest of your life (I tend to lean toward that reaction). But no matter which reaction you possess, organ meat is a popular ingredient in many countries around the world. But as with all things, with the popular usage and all the pros of eating it, there are also many reasons not to indulge. keep reading →

I am one of those women for whom food is a vital part of sex. In my fridge you will find homemade ginger and lemon jam, fresh whipped cream, champagne for... keep reading →

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Appalachia is a mostly mountainous area situated in the eastern section of the United States, It stretches from Alabama in the south to Pennsylvania and into parts of New York in the north. The people living in that area originally migrated from... keep reading →

Allergies only start in childhood - right? Not right! Adult-onset allergies are just as common, but, unlike childhood-onset allergies, we don't get to grow out of them. keep reading →

What are the good and bad foods for diabetes? Best foods for diabetics. keep reading →

Farmers markets are popping up everywhere...parking lots, malls, community centers, and shopping centers. What's the big attraction? Find out what it's all about, and why people flock there every week. I've included suggestions on how to have a more "fruitful" shopping experience. keep reading →

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When you head home for a family dinner, there usually is a certain recipe you hope to see on the table. In our family, its the recipes from Grandma that can only be found in her head, and can rarely be found... keep reading →

Every big city has its specialty foods and St Louis is no exception. I grew up in the St Louis area and have since lived in Kansas City and then Louisville. I can honestly say, its great to be home and have... keep reading →

The "joys" of raising a type 1 Diabetic child!! Some comments on the challenges of raising not only a child with diabetes but the siblings as well. My oldest son has had type 1 diabetes since he was 8... keep reading →

Yeah grass fed cows will yield safe meat I guess hehehe