Food tattoos run the gamut of knuckle tattoos to cake mixers.
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From images of knives to cupcakes, foodies are increasingly etching their identity on their skin. And for chefs, tattoos are markers of non-conformity, self promotion and resilience, as a new book testifies.
Look tasty? It depends what’s in it.
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3D printed food is already here, but not everyone is convinced it looks edible.
Strawberry Santas are an adorable addition to the evolving traditions of Christmas food.
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Christmas foods are evolving. Purists may sniff but what are traditional foods other than past trends that have stuck?
Your local supermarket offers a variety of hams.
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Free range, sow stall free - you’ll find a number of different types of ham on the market this Christmas. But what do they mean?
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Research has yet to reveal why and how obesity rates have surged around the world in the past few decades.
Rice paddies are one of the major sources of methane in agriculture.
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Methane concentrations in the atmosphere are growing at a faster rate than any time in the past 20 years.
Different foods have different amounts of greenhouse gases embedded in their production.
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The food we eat is responsible for almost a third of our global carbon footprint.
Grape pickers carry loads of cabernet sauvignon grapes to a trailer bin during harvest at the Clos du Bois vineyard in Geyserville, California.
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Trump’s plan to deport up to 3 million undocumented immigrants will likely end up rounding up many of the laborers Americans depend upon to pick their grapes and tend to their avocados.
A large proportion of Australia’s perishable vegetables and fruit, such as strawberries, are grown on city fringe farmland around Australia.
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Australia’s city foodbowls are an important part of the nation’s food supply, but they’re under increasing pressure from growing populations.
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We know all about World War I’s terrible conditions, tactics, tear gas. But what about the teeth?
We need protein and calcium, but shouldn’t have too much fat and salt. So what’s the verdict on cheese?
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It’s no wonder people are confused about whether it’s good to eat cheese, when even food experts are divided.
Evidence supports a review of dietary guidelines around the ideal balance of omega 6 to omega 3 dietary fats.
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A prominent new paper reflects growing global sentiment amongst scientists and dieticians to review advice relating to the types of dietary fats we should consume for optimal health.
Mike Hardman
Urban farms might be trendy, but they won’t replace rural agriculture anytime soon.
Trash or treasure? Some birds rely heavily on landfill to supplement their diet.
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Well-intended efforts to reduce food waste could threaten some birds and animal species, a new paper has warned.
Farmers markets are one way to find local produce.
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Being a “locavore” means choosing food that is grown locally, and is one way that you can play a role in feeding more people in a rapidly changing world.
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The mighty banger is all things to all people … including vegetarians.
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In the story of Manhattan’s Le Pavillon and its irascible manager, a food historian sees the rise and fall of French cuisine in America.
More ale! Anglo-Saxons feasting, according to the Bayeux Tapesty.
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When the Normans conquered England, they brought their continental tastes with them.
Local diet is often influenced by other countries.
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Is food sovereignty possible in the global world we live in today? Yes, if governments can develop appropriate policies.
Anyone for honeycomb moth larvae?
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If bug-based foods are so good for the planet, why isn’t everyone eating them?