A Q&A on genetically-modified foods
In Wednesday's Tribune, we look at genetically modified foods and those trying to get them labeled as such or pulled from stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. The subject...
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With no labeling, few realize they are eating genetically modified foods
When a team of activists wearing white hazmat suits showed up at a Chicago grocery store to protest the sale of genetically modified foods, they picked an unlikely target: Whole...
Farmers market season launches outdoors today
Hardy farmers market lovers descended on Green City Market this brisk, sunny morning to welcome the arrival of our first outdoor farmers market of the year. Between the Honey Crisp...
CSAs versus Farmers Markets: Which are better?
I'm ashamed to admit it but I threw away a lot of rubbery kolhrabi last year. So I'm thinking about skipping a CSA this year to get my produce from...
Chicago Farmers Market doubles number of locations that accept food stamps
As experts try to sort out solutions to the obesity epidemic and its high prevalence among America's poor, one of the most promising programs has been allowing farmers markets to...
Illinois takes step toward banning trans fats
Illinois restaurants may soon have to find a way to cut artificial trans fats from French fries, onion rings, popcorn shrimp, pies, cakes and fried chicken. Legislation that passed the...
Illinois takes step toward banning trans fats
Illinois restaurants may soon have to find a way to cut artificial trans fats from French fries, onion rings, popcorn shrimp, pies, cakes and fried chicken. Legislation that passed the...
10 great things I ate in Toronto
I just rolled back into town from blustery Toronto, where the winter cold is worth braving for the wonderful eats. Here are 10 that I happily trudged around town trying....
10 great things I ate in Toronto
I just rolled back into town from blustery Toronto, where the winter cold is worth braving for the wonderful eats. Here are 10 that I happily trudged around town trying....
Feel-good sandwiches
For those who wanted to eat only sustainable meat, there used to be two options: Spend big bucks at a high-end restaurant, or stay home. But as more chefs have...