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Archive for July 2010

July 2, 2010

Holiday Grilling 

pouring bbq sauce onto the lambs' neck

Summer Grilling, Part II: Grilling Tips For Fourth of July

Today is our second episode celebrating summer grilling. We have pork and lamb for our entrees with a crispy wedge salad topped with green goddess dressing.

July 9, 2010

Summer Recipes 

caribbean coleslaw in a bowl

Simple Summer Recipes: Hobo Potatoes and Caribbean Coleslaw

We’re finishing up our series on summer grilling today by cooking some potatoes, onions and peppers in the coals paired with a crisp and fresh coleslaw.

July 17, 2010

Summer Drinks 

lavender-lemonade

Three Refreshing Non-alcoholic Summer Drinks

Cool off with three refreshing summer drinks on today’s episode of Earth Eats - lavender lemonade, apple juice with sage and a sour cherry fizz.

July 23, 2010

Summer Soups 

Curried Carrot Soup

Two Summer Soups: Curried Carrot And Broccoli Tofu

Today we have two soups that can be served either hot or cold. They also work great as pasta sauces, and as an added bonus they’re both vegan-friendly.

July 30, 2010

Preserved Foods 

a jar of pickled green beans

In A Pickle: Simple Guide For Preserving The Summer Harvest

Today on Earth Eats, we’re showing you how to pickle vegetables from your garden so you can enjoy green beans and peppers all the way into the cold months.

July 1, 2010

Food Safety 

Soup cans are among the products in which BPA is used.

Environmental Organization Sues FDA For Slow Response To BPA Ban

The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. FDA for failing to respond to the group's petition to ban BPA.

July 1, 2010

Sustainabile Agriculture 

Tractor in a field

National Research Council Releases Sustainable Agriculture Report

The National Research Council published a report this week entitled 'Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century'

July 1, 2010

School Lunch Reform 

U.S. Capitol Building

Update: House Committee Takes Up Debate On School Food Proposal

On Thursday, the House Committee on Education and Labor held a full committee hearing to discuss the "Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act."

July 13, 2010

Food Safety 

Bangers and mash

New UK Government Dismembers Food Standards Agency

As the U.K. ushers in a new administration after its elections last month, so, too, is it welcoming new standards for nutrition and food safety regulation.

July 13, 2010

Food Safety 

Salsa

CDC: Tex-Mex Favorites Are Making Us Sick

Infierno infermo! First, salsa beats out ketchup for the American palette, now it's taking over our bellies.

July 14, 2010

Childhood Obesity 

First Lady Michelle Obama during live web chat with AOL Health

VIDEO: First Lady Answers Americans’ Questions in Live Video Chat

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted her first live web chat on Tuesday to answer questions about her Let's Move campaign.

July 15, 2010

Fermented Foods 

Kobucha tea is being pulled from grocers' shelves

Kombucha Tea Draws Fire Over Alcohol Content

Some die-hard Kombucha fans are finding empty store shelves where their favorite fermented tea should be.

July 19, 2010

food safety 

Milk drop splashing

Colorado Raw Milk Dairy Back In Business (Almost)

A goat farm in Colorado is cleared to resume distribution of raw milk after last month's string of E. coli and campylobacter outbreaks.

July 22, 2010

Food Policy 

Petri dish

Drug-Resistant Bugs Prompt Shift To Organic Meat In Hospitals

Concern about antibiotic resistance has prompted the pledges of more than 300 U.S. hospitals to stop serving meat raised with antibiotics.

July 22, 2010

School Lunch 

Hundred-dollar bills

Sodexo Fined $20M For School Meal Fraud

Food service giant Sodexo settled with the state of New York over complaints that it had been overcharging public schools for five years.

July 28, 2010

Obesity Prevention 

cigarette

Obesity Prevention Better Funded Than Anti-Tobacco Programs

Funding has been shifted from anti-tobacco programs to give more financial support to fighting obesity.

July 29, 2010

Preserved Foods 

egyptian walking onion bulbs

Pickling Recipes And Tips: Egyptian Walking Onions

If you love pickled garlic, you will simply love pickled onions! But beware, pickled Egyptian walking onions bite you back.

July 29, 2010

Food Waste 

A pile of food waste

Concerned About Wasting Energy? Try Reducing Your Food Waste

How much energy does our annual food waste represent? A lot. About 2% of the total annual energy consumption in the U.S. according to a new study.

July 30, 2010

Preserved Foods 

pickling spices in a jar with cucumbers ready to pickle

Canning Expert Amy Jeanroy: Give Pickling A Try

One easy way to ensure you’ll have tasty vegetables all through the year is by pickling them. Earth Eats contributor Amy Jeanroy helps you get started.

July 30, 2010

School Lunch Reform 

Senator Blanche Lincoln

School Lunch Reform Before Autumn May Still Be Possible

There may still be hope for the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act to have an impact on students starting school in the fall.

July 30, 2010

Processed Foods 

wendys bag and drinks in a car

Pay Attention! Processed Foods May Lead To ADHD, Study Shows

A new study published this week found an association between "Western-style" diets and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in teens.

July 29, 2010

Preserved Foods 

egyptian walking onion bulbs

Pickling Recipes And Tips: Egyptian Walking Onions

If you love pickled garlic, you will simply love pickled onions! But beware, pickled Egyptian walking onions bite you back.

July 30, 2010

Preserved Foods 

a jar of pickled green beans

In A Pickle: Simple Guide For Preserving The Summer Harvest

Today on Earth Eats, we’re showing you how to pickle vegetables from your garden so you can enjoy green beans and peppers all the way into the cold months.

July 1, 2010

Food Safety 

Soup cans are among the products in which BPA is used.

Environmental Organization Sues FDA For Slow Response To BPA Ban

The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. FDA for failing to respond to the group's petition to ban BPA.

July 1, 2010

Sustainabile Agriculture 

Tractor in a field

National Research Council Releases Sustainable Agriculture Report

The National Research Council published a report this week entitled 'Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century'

July 1, 2010

School Lunch Reform 

U.S. Capitol Building

Update: House Committee Takes Up Debate On School Food Proposal

On Thursday, the House Committee on Education and Labor held a full committee hearing to discuss the "Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act."

July 13, 2010

Food Safety 

Bangers and mash

New UK Government Dismembers Food Standards Agency

As the U.K. ushers in a new administration after its elections last month, so, too, is it welcoming new standards for nutrition and food safety regulation.

July 13, 2010

Food Safety 

Salsa

CDC: Tex-Mex Favorites Are Making Us Sick

Infierno infermo! First, salsa beats out ketchup for the American palette, now it's taking over our bellies.

July 14, 2010

Childhood Obesity 

First Lady Michelle Obama during live web chat with AOL Health

VIDEO: First Lady Answers Americans’ Questions in Live Video Chat

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted her first live web chat on Tuesday to answer questions about her Let's Move campaign.

July 15, 2010

Fermented Foods 

Kobucha tea is being pulled from grocers' shelves

Kombucha Tea Draws Fire Over Alcohol Content

Some die-hard Kombucha fans are finding empty store shelves where their favorite fermented tea should be.

July 19, 2010

food safety 

Milk drop splashing

Colorado Raw Milk Dairy Back In Business (Almost)

A goat farm in Colorado is cleared to resume distribution of raw milk after last month's string of E. coli and campylobacter outbreaks.

July 22, 2010

Food Policy 

Petri dish

Drug-Resistant Bugs Prompt Shift To Organic Meat In Hospitals

Concern about antibiotic resistance has prompted the pledges of more than 300 U.S. hospitals to stop serving meat raised with antibiotics.

July 22, 2010

School Lunch 

Hundred-dollar bills

Sodexo Fined $20M For School Meal Fraud

Food service giant Sodexo settled with the state of New York over complaints that it had been overcharging public schools for five years.

July 28, 2010

Childhood Obesity 

The Massachusetts State Senate chamb

MA Senate Passes Bill Ousting Junk Food From Schools

The House and Senate of Massachusetts passed a bill last week banning the sale of junk food in public schools.

July 28, 2010

Obesity Prevention 

cigarette

Obesity Prevention Better Funded Than Anti-Tobacco Programs

Funding has been shifted from anti-tobacco programs to give more financial support to fighting obesity.

July 30, 2010

School Lunch Reform 

Senator Blanche Lincoln

School Lunch Reform Before Autumn May Still Be Possible

There may still be hope for the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act to have an impact on students starting school in the fall.

July 30, 2010

Processed Foods 

wendys bag and drinks in a car

Pay Attention! Processed Foods May Lead To ADHD, Study Shows

A new study published this week found an association between "Western-style" diets and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in teens.

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