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What's The Environmental Footprint Of A Loaf Of Bread?

New research calculates the greenhouse gas emissions involved in making bread, from wheat field to bakery. The vast majority of emissions come from one step in the process: farming.By Rhitu...

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Rise Of The Robot Bees: Tiny Drones Turned Into Artificial Pollinators

Honeybees are a critical part of agriculture, pollinating many of our favorite crops. But bee deaths are on the rise. In Japan, scientists are testing whether insect-sized drones can help do the job.By...

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Indonesia Wakes Up And Smells Its Own Coffee — Then Drinks It

Big changes are brewing in the country's coffee industry, as demand from a rising middle class fuels entrepreneurship and connoisseurship.By Anthony KuhnThe Indonesian island of Java has long been...

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Spread The Word: Butter Has An Epic Backstory

From accidental discovery to 18th century Harvard protests, butter has a long and surprising history. By Nicole JankowskiAmong the rolling hills of ancient Africa, sometime around 8000 B.C., a dusty...

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Frederick Douglass On How Slave Owners Used Food As A Weapon Of Control

By Nina MartyrisPresident Trump recently described Frederick Douglass as "an example of somebody who's done an amazing job and is being recognized more and more, I notice." The president's muddled...

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Cheap Eats, Cheap Labor: The Hidden Human Costs Of Those Lists

Those all-too-common lists of cheap places to eat are part of a broader restaurant culture that devalues immigrant labor and ignores the consequences, says commentator and restaurateur Diep Tran.By...

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This Heatless Habanero Packs All Of The Flavor With None Of The Burn

Some breeders vie to grow ever more mouth-burning peppers. The guy behind the Habanada had a different goal: a habanero with no heat all. The aromatic, melon-like result is winning over top chefs.By...

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Mayans Have Farmed The Same Way For Millennia. Climate Change Means They Can't

Climate change has brought erratic rainfall and poor harvests to Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, forcing local Mayan farmers to modernize their centuries-old farming practices.By Gabriel PopkinDionisio Yam...

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Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin

Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still...

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Celebrate Maple Season in New Hampshire

Tapping the trees and savoring the sweetness — what a lovely time to be a New Englander! Take a road trip and enjoy the syrup and eats at Parker’s Maple Barn.By Liz KochMaple season is upon us!  While...

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Sweet Rewards from Your Own Backyard

Maple sugaring is a New England tradition you can — and should — tap into!By Amanda BalagurAs a kid, I loved to read the Little House on the Prairie books. One of my favorite chapters included a...

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Eating Local Meets Meal Delivery Service

Two local food startups are making it even easier to eat locally sourced, sustainable food from the comfort of your own kitchen.By Brooke Jackson-GliddenGetting into the kitchen should be a noble...

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A New Café in Watertown is Giving Power to the Community

Owner of the Power Café, Galit Schwartz's commitment to equality is as strong as her coffee. And her baked goods are absolutely delicious.By Lisa JohnsonNo need to holla! Galit (pronounced “Ga – leet”)...

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The Culinary Reawakening in Winter Hill

The brewing, scooping and baking that’s reviving an old-school neighborhood’s food scene.By Amanda KerseyIn 2016, Winter Hill residents will finally be able to order an artisanal latte — from a...

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Local Chocolates That Will Make Your Tastebuds Set Sail

A tour through the Harbor Sweets chocolate factory in Salem will take you far beyond your sweetest, Wonka-factory childhood dreams.By Amanda BalagurI remember, when I was a kid, telling a friend that...

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Are Your Valentine's Day Plans Boring? Try These 5 Spots

Love or hate the holiday, these places know how to make it fun. But act now if you want to get in, tables are going fast.By Nicole FlemingValentine’s Day is fast approaching and your holiday should be...

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Matt Rodbard Talks Koreatown and Gives Us a Primer on Korean Cuisine 

The food journalist shared some of the inspirations for his upcoming book with us at one of his favorite restaurants in NYC. Don’t miss a chance to meet the authors, in Boston this week.By Brooke...

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Create Your Own Cooking Show

No resume required, just cooking knowledge and the ability to convey it on screen.By Nicole FlemingIf you’ve got culinary talent, stage presence, and a camera, your own web series with Create TV could...

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A Sweet Encounter with a Local Chocolatier

EHChocolatier in Somerville has won quite a few awards. The owners share the story behind their success, and one of their best recipes — just in time for Valentine's Day.By Nicole FlemingEHChocolatier...

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Want to Eat Local This Winter? Wilson Farm Has Got the Goods

Stock the pantry, or let Chef Raymond Ost do the cooking at this year-round Lexington farmstand. By Liz KochWinter in Massachusetts is a tough time for consumers who like to eat local.  Happily, we're...

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