Journalist Bee Wilson uncovers food's dark history Nov 24, 2008
Bee Wilson takes a look at the history of food adulteration in her new book ... In "Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud From Poisoned Candy to Counterfeit Coffee," 34-year-old British historian and food journalist Bee Wilson conducts a creepy tour of several centuries of culinary fakery, misrepresentation, and outright criminality. (Boston Globe)
Casting a baleful eye on food history Oct 8, 2008
Wilson is the author of "Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud, from Poisoned Candy to Counterfeit Coffee" (Princeton University Press, $26. 95). (NJ.com -- Times)
Virginia Willis: the next celebrity chef? Sep 9, 2008
She didn t know the history of food. But she was eager to learn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Smithsonian exhibit arrives in LaFayette Aug 29, 2008
The traditions and the history of food in America. Every exhibit station will bring back memories; maybe it s someone reminded of the apron his or her grandma once wore or the butter mold your grandmother used to make sure the butter she churned was unique to your family history. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Kids take a taste of a soldier's life Aug 21, 2008
Prior to the opening each prepackaged meal, Jordahl gave a brief history of food that soldiers have eaten over the years. She explained that MRE's were first introduced in 1963, but consisted mostly of canned goods throughout the Vietnam War. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Pointe-à-Callière invites you to take "A taste of History!" Aug 11, 2008
MONTREAL, Aug. 11 /CNW Telbec/ - As part of the 15th anniversary of Pointe-;-Calli;re's 18th-Century Public Market, you are cordially invited to a press conference taking place on Tuesday, August 12 at 5 p.m. Historian Jacques Lacoursi;re will present a short lecture on various facets of the history of food in New France. Mr. Lacoursi;re has been part of the activities in Old Montr;al every year since the very first Public Market. (Canada Newswire)
Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy Jul 16, 2008
TUESDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you've got a strong family history of food allergies or allergic asthma, you might want to think twice before munching a handful of nuts when you're pregnant ... However, she did suggest that women with a strong family history of food allergy may want to limit the amount of nut products they consume during pregnancy. (U.S. News & World Report)
As Outbreak Affects 1,000, Experts See Flaws in Law Jul 13, 2008
Several lawmakers and consumer advocates are calling for a system that requires the industry to track the entire history of food products. Some groups, like the Produce Marketing Association, said they would support national regulation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Allergy anxiety Jun 4, 2008
Neither of the Montreal mothers had a family history of food allergies, and both their boys were good, healthy eaters. But rising numbers of allergies have turned the once innocuous snack - peanuts - into a major stressor for parents across the country. (Globe and Mail)
What's ahead Jun 3, 2008
Thursday, July 17: Kitchen Literacy: The History of Food, author Ann Vileisis. Monday, July 28: Local Foods in Local Restaurants, Alex Bourdigu, owner of Porta restaurant. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Manage childhood hyperactivity with food May 8, 2008
Elimination diets are thought to benefit only 5 per cent of kids with ADHD. Children most likely to respond are those with a history of allergic conditions such as asthma or eczema, a family history of migraine, or a family history of food sensitivities. If you think certain foods affect your child's behaviour, eliminate them one at a time to see if the symptoms improve. (Globe and Mail)
Short-order specials May 2, 2008
Dr Roger Haden, director of the Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink at the University Of Adelaide, says that an increasing prevalence of both child-friendly venues and junior gourmands is "really driven by a cultural shift in the way we include children now. We talk to our children more. We now regard them as little people, not as kids necessarily, except when we have to. And restaurants do take notice.". But which ones. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
4/8-13: Scottsdale Culinary Festival Mar 31, 2008
However, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival finds itself in the enviable position of having been there from ancient times in the history of food fairs. On April 8, the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Captain Birdseye actor John Hewer dies Mar 20, 2008
He went on to be one of the longest running brand personalities in the history of food advertising. In 1983 he was named in a poll as the most recognisable captain on the planet after Captain Cook. (Telegraph.co.uk)
John Hewer, original Captain Birdseye, dies aged 86 Mar 19, 2008
A bearded, grandfatherly figure aimed primarily at children, Captain Birdseye outlasted both the Milky Bar Kid and Ronald MacDonald to become one of the longest running brand personalities in the history of food advertising. Related Links. (Times Online)
Fashion and fads of food Mar 18, 2008
"People have been interested in the history of food for some time and are becoming more interested," Bannerman says. "There's always been a market for nostalgia. It's fascinating the way some dishes just never go away.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Yummy food done dirt cheap Feb 19, 2008
Also incorporated in the guide are cuisine-by-calendar features - bite-sized morsels about the importance and history of food in festivals and celebrations from around the world. You'll know exactly what to eat when it's Chinese Moon Festival (moon cakes) and the reason why Indians eat black-eye peas during Diwali. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
‘Prairie Table Cookbook’ offers a forkful of history (8) Feb 17, 2008
Along with the savory recipes, the book traces the history of foods that American Indians, cowboys and prairie homesteaders typically ate on the western frontier ... Kurtis and Martin have written this wonderful book on the history of food but they also stand behind the history with present day solutions of how to eat a healthy diet in this fast lane society we live in, says Crabtree. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
What's with Food Allergies? Feb 11, 2008
While I wait for better information, I'm hedging my bets and not saying anything new: Breastfeed exclusively for 6 months; moms, eat what you want; start solids with cereals between 4 to 6 months, and other solids at 6 months; it's best to avoid commonly allergic foods until age 1, and maybe a little longer if there's a strong family history of food allergies. But, if you have cultural traditions that favor introducing foods differently than that, go right ahead. (San Francisco Chronicle)
My last supper Jan 29, 2008
Roger Haden, director of the Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink at the University of Adelaide, says speculating about what we'd like to eat before we die is an unnatural fit with modern Australian culture, in which symbolism has been separated from our eating habits because - unlike in tribal cultures - consumers are alien to the act of hunting and gathering food. "Food today is about enjoyment and, to an extent, about health," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Traveling exhibit explores food, culture Dec 22, 2007
The traveling Smithsonian art exhibit opens today featuring the history of food in America. (Photo by Melissa Carlo/Winona Daily News). (Winona Daily News, MN)
Does the history of food energy units suggest a solution to Calorie confusion? Dec 18, 2007
Does the history of food energy units suggest a solution to Calorie confusion. James L Hargrove. (Nutrition Journal)
Another Christmas-cookie blowout Dec 17, 2007
Tannenbaum includes the history of food traditions in her curriculum. She says baking cookies is just one of the ways we stay connected to our ancestors and preserve family memories. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Portly and curious viands Nov 24, 2007
99), which draws on the donkey-work put in by The Cambridge World History of Food (one of the most indigestible books ever published) to construct a succinct and instructive single-volume account of human diet, its spread and its consequences. Tom Jaine runs Prospect Books, a specialist food imprint. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Repast from the past Nov 13, 2007
History of food Matt Corboy and (right) his medieval roast venison ... History of food … Matt Corboy and (right) his medieval roast venison ... History of food … Matt Corboy and (right) his medieval roast venison. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
China pushing shodding products in Asia? Sep 6, 2007
Malaysia has long had a history of food safety issues with Chinese products. With each alert from Malaysia, the requests an explanation. (MSNBC -- International)
FDA builds on history, tangles with food-safety politics Apr 18, 2007
The history of food regulation. The modern regulatory agency began in 1862 when President Abraham Lincoln appointed Charles M. Wetherill to head the Bureau of Chemistry in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (AXcess News)
corrections made to WEEK IN IRAQ Feb 5, 2007
ARAMARK: Timeline shows key events in the history of food services company Aramark Corp.; two sizes; 3c x about 3 1/4 inches; 146 mm x 83 mm; 3c x about 4 1/2 inches; 146 mm x 114 mm; with BC-Aramark-Billionaire; MOVED Friday, Feb. 2. JOBLESS: Graphic charts monthly unemployment rate for the past 13 months; 1c x 3 1/2 inches; 46. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
