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How to Tattoo a Banana: A Non-Toxic, Waste-Free Art Project

Melissa Breyer — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400

For those who can't stop playing with their food, here's how to turn a banana into a green, fleeting work of art.

Our Meals are 4 Times Larger Than in the 1950s (Infographic)

Melissa Breyer — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400

See the CDC’s new infographic to discover just how absurd abnormal portion sizes have become.

Doctors Office Transforms 4,000 Sq.Ft Lawn into Edible Landscape

Sami Grover — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:38:42 -0400

With diabetes and obesity causing major health problems, one family practice is transforming its front lawn into an educational, edible garden.

How to Fight Fast Food in Your Own Backyard

Michele Simon — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:33:00 -0400

Check out this new report on how we can all fight the influence of fast food in our lives and communities. After all, we can't wait for the Feds to do it.

3 Simple Sneaky Ingredient Swaps for Healthier Baking

Melissa Breyer — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400

Healthy, wholesome baked goods need not taste like cardboard and molasses when these substitutions are made.

Meat Considered Macho? Study Discusses Meat's Marketing Magic

Sara Novak — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:25:00 -0400

Less men are willing to go vegetarian and a new study says it's because they think it's less macho.

Eco Wine Review: Wrath 2010 Ex Vite Pinot Noir

Jerry James Stone — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:12:36 -0400

Wrath's 2010 Ex Vite Pinot Noir is complete, with lots of black cherry and red raspberry. A bit fuller than your typical Pinot, this wine is as drinkable as it is food friendly.

Clever Plastic-Free and Low-Tech Ways to Store Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Ramon Gonzalez — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400

Skip the fridge and plastic bags when storing fruits and veggies. They'll last longer and taste better.

Genetically Modified Eggplant Field Trials Halted by Court in Philippines

Mat McDermott — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

The move comes as a result of a petition from Greenpeace Southeast Asia, which asserts that GM crops can cause serious health issues.

5 Invasive Plants You Can Eat

Melissa Breyer — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400

As invasive species threaten native ecosystems, why not fight them with your appetite and a sauté pan?

Meat Industry Grossly Outspends Animal Rights, Veg Groups

Mat McDermott — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:20:00 -0400

Check this out: Those red dots are the advertising budgets of the big meat producers and meat industry groups, just the advertising budgets; the green dots are the entire budgets of animal welfare groups.

Eco Wine Review: Frei Brothers Reserve 2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Jerry James Stone — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:33:44 -0400

Frei's 2009 Chardonnay touches your nose with hints of rose water, jasmine and other floral delights. But on the palette, it is swimming with honey and sweet butter and just enough acidity to make it all work.

Eco Wine Review: Hahn SLH Estate 2010 Chef's Table Viognier

Jerry James Stone — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:50:38 -0400

Hahn SLH Estate's 2010 Chef's Table Viognier is one of the most interesting whites you'll ever smell. It's completely intoxicating with notes of white peach, banana, honeydew and jasmine. Only 100 cases were made, so get this one quickly!

Perfect Scrambled Eggs in 40 Seconds

Melissa Breyer — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400

Flawlessly cooked eggs without additional fat or a non-stick pan can be yours in under a minute.

Top 8 Food Trends for 2020

Melissa Breyer — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400

Will bacon finally be knocked off the throne by 2020? Will cupcakes fade into obscurity? Food experts weigh in on the future food trends.