Do you ask “”How can I get my family to eat broccoli?” My Taster urged me to share this Asian-inspired one-dish meal, saying it would be a public service for people who want to eat broccoli but find it bitter. He says the bright orange and ginger sauce makes the broccoli “actively good” even for […]
Archives for December 2016
7 reasons why I loved staying in Airbnb flats with kitchens
This is the weirdest Cook for Good scrimp yet: rent apartments when you travel instead of staying in hotels. I’m just back from nearly a month in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. We had an amazing, healthy, and affordable trip, in part because we rented apartments with kitchens through Airbnb for all but two […]
Why eat organic food? To avoid pesticides and get better nutrition
In 2012, Big Food spent lots of money fighting mandatory organic labeling in California and Big Media played along. One of the most cited studies in the debate about why to eat organic food was the meta-study, Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier Than Conventional Alternatives? A Systematic Review. Guess which part of its conclusion […]
New report: best supermarkets for local and organic food
Home shoppers can learn much from the new report Many Miles to Go: Locally Grown Organics in North Carolina Supermarkets, even though it is aimed squarely at grocery executives. Do supermarkets agree on the meanings of “local” or “regional”? Which grocery chains truly support local food, which use greenwashing, and which frankly don’t care? What’s […]
Barbecued Kale with Chickpeas — just $1.21 a serving
Wondering how to make kale taste good? This Barbecued Kale recipe uses a quick homemade sauce that plays up the hearty goodness of fresh kale. Stir in chickpeas to transform it from a side dish to an entree. Active time: 20 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. Serves 4. Vegan. Gluten-free if using gluten-free soy sauce. […]
7 ways home cooking can reduce your post-election risk
No matter how you feel about the U.S. election, you probably expect big changes to start happening soon. Some of the predictions are downright scary: reducing food inspection and regulation, reducing protection for animals, and ignoring climate change. Even our health-care system is about to shift again. We still have apron power! By cooking plant-based, […]
