Sustainable Dish

Could this be the end of antibiotics in livestock feed? The New York Times reports that moves are being made to curb the practice. Ralph Loglisci at Civil Eats reports on this as well.

Food security is finally getting the international attention it deserves. Read the G8’s statement on the topic at Reuters.

Jill Richardson of La Vida Locavore has just come out with a new book. If it’s half as great as her blog, we are in for a treat! Paula Crossfield has already reviewed the book.

Tom Philpott of Grist takes on the Cheesecake Factory and its use of factory farmed salmon. Farmed fish may seem like the better choice, but wait until you see what they are fed!

Everybody and their brother is talking about Michelle Obama’s food-focused initiatives. Obama Foodorama points out what’s missing in all the media attention, while Grist is busy guessing her next move.

Why don’t many kids eat their school-provided lunch? “Because that lunch is nasty”. Shane Crary-Ross reports from the Green Fork.