In praise of polpette, Italy’s infinitely adaptable little balls | Food
While the Italian word polpette is generally translated as “meatballs”, it actually has a much broader definition than that. In fact, the literal...
How did we learn which plants are safe to eat? 2 food scientists explain
Have you ever eaten a green potato, or a bunch of rhubarb leaves?
Hopefully not, because these two plant parts...
Hunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows |...
Hunger is being increasingly exploited as a weapon of war with more than 20,000 documented incidents of “food-related violence” in the past eight...
Ask our food experts anything about summer eating in Maine
We’re embarking on the time of year when Maine’s food scene shines brightest, with seasonal restaurants opening and fresh produce starting to fill...
Why ‘non-ultra-processed’ food labels won’t make Americans eat better
And the history of Americans’ diets can be read in the history of food labels. Whatever the villain du jour is, we get...
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Scientists in South Korea say a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body get rid of nanoplastics by binding to the...
L.A. food giveaway draws thousands, runs out of food
Before the sun even rose, cars began lining up along Baldwin Park Boulevard, where drivers sat waiting patiently for their chance at...
Global food supply threatened by ongoing Iran War
The war involving Iran has driven up fuel and fertilizer costs across parts of Asia, forcing farmers to reduce planting and raising concerns...



















