WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $178 million in seven international development projects on four continents to support U.S. government priorities including promoting climate-smart agriculture, facilitating trade and addressing the root causes of migration in Central America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today. The funds are being awarded under the Food for Progress Program, through which USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service partners with non-governmental organizations and foreign governments on projects that help developing countries strengthen […]
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David Leins Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — NPR In This Episode: How healthy, plant-based foods can make a difference in Detroit communities Chef Phil Jones on his own connection to the city Subtle and tasty ways to improve your health Jones on utilizing restaurant resources at the outset of COVID to feed thousands How telling the right stories about food can contribute to equity in Black and Brown communities When the pandemic began in spring […]
The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how international efforts to counter Russia are severely hamstrung by an uncomfortable reality: Isolating the Kremlin comes with a cost in the form of massive risks to global food security. The sanctions regime against Russia has disrupted the food supply chain. As the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II rages — and as it likely will for at least several more months — there is an urgency to minimise its effects on the […]
Last weekend, my sister-in-law, Kate, was chopping parsley at a friend’s kitchen table, a place we both know well. The parsley was from my mum’s garden, a huge bunch that seemed even greener against the white table. There were lots of people about, adults and children, either doing things in the kitchen or tearing around shrieking. So the table, which is right in the middle of a relatively small kitchen, was getting bashed – I imagine her chair was, too. […]
EVANSVILLE — We’re bringing you Tri-State restaurant happenings and food news you need to know. Here’s the latest. Large international festival in Bowling Green The Bowling Green International Festival will happen on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Circus Square Park in Bowling Green, Ky. Enjoy traditional and modern music and dance, authentic cuisine from around the world including countries from Mexico and Central America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and an international bazaar. Tickets are $5 in […]
Local kids receive food in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. Photo:Xinhua The world is facing “a global emergency of unprecedented magnitude” as the number of people facing acute food insecurity worldwide has more than doubled to 345 million this year since 2019, said David Beasley, executive director of the UN World Food Programme, according to Al Jazeera. At a time when the global food crisis has become the focus of the international community, the US, the African Union, the EU and Spain […]
A heart-healthy diet is marked by whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins—an ingredient list that doesn’t exactly read like the contents of a typical fast food menu. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck in finding heart-healthy options at popular chains. In fact, many fast food companies are becoming hip to the fact that most Americans would like to eat better—and that many need to focus specifically on cardiac health. (Heck, nearly half of […]
Culinary preference is always in a state of flux, whether in India or beyond. We have whole-heartedly adopted Chinese, Italian and other cuisines as our own and the same trend is seen elsewhere. Pickle is native to India and is the most popular accompaniment for Indian meals. Fruits or vegetables fermented in high acid concentration involving oils, lemon, vinegar or brine, make for some delicious side dishes. Even a speck of the acidic taste of pickled foods can turnaround a […]
Gene J Puskar / AP / Shutterstock.com People love a reason to celebrate their favorite foods. And with prices for dining out what they are today, consumers are always looking for deals. Fortunately, Sunday, Sept. 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and many of our favorite burger chains are getting in on the action. See: 12 Easy, Proven Ways To Earn Free MoneyFind: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans Keep in mind, many of these offers require […]
Quick, Indian-inspired dishes make for great weeknight dinners . With just a handful of store-cupboard spices, you can transform simple ingredients – eggs, rice, lentils – into a feast. Growing up, my mum always told me that kitchri, the dish from which kedgeree originated, was made during the monsoon season, because, even if you couldn’t get out to the shops, you’d always have potatoes, rice and lentils in the cupboard. Here’s my version, along with masala frittata, my favourite way […]
