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Men in aprons, food-police backlash, and 8 more trends
The Food Channel editors say that thanks to our crappy economy, the kind of edibles we at Grist get excited about are finally going more mainstream. Basically, bye-bye food porn and stunt restaurants -- hello do-it-yourself, make-it-don't-buy-it values.
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NYC kids bring urban gardening skills to the roof
Forget swapping chips and pudding: Elementary school kids in New York City can start growing their own lunches in an innovative rooftop greenhouse.
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Six reasons to choose the dining room over the diner
There are lots of great restaurants out there, but eating out regularly adds up in many ways. Here are six reasons why eating at home is superior.
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Ask Umbra on surprising last-minute holiday gifts sure to cause a smile
A frenzied reader asks Umbra for last-minute, memorable and sustainable gift ideas. Read this and start checking off the naughty and nice on your list
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Why you should eat insects instead of meat [VIDEO]
Marcel Dicke (it's French or something, perv) argues that insects are a savory, eco-friendly alternative to meat. This is apparently not a joke.
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Ask Umbra’s Book Club: Would you blow up a mountain to save a bird species?
Umbra's discussion of her Book Club pick "Freedom" kicks off with a video of author Jonathan Franzen talking about compromises and energy options.
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Hunting, cooking, and eating squirrel [VIDEO]
You've heard about bugs being the next sustainable protein source, but what about squirrel? You may shudder, but plenty of cultures enjoy this plentiful, tasty meat -- and now, so do I.
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EPA names the nation's top smart-growth cities
When it comes to smart growth, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the smartest cities are New York, Baltimore, Portland, and San Francisco.
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Meet James McWilliams, meat-industry defender — and aggrieved vegan?
James McWilliams has made a career of defending the food industry from what he sees as its hysterical, unreasonable critics (such as yours truly). At several points, this mission has led him to defend industrial meat. All of this makes his latest -- a moralistic vegan screed -- hard to swallow.
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Ask Umbra’s Book Club: Does caring about the environment make you crazy?
Umbra kicks off discussion of her Book Club pick, Freedom, with a video of Jonathan Franzen talking about the mental toll of caring for the environment.
