My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Dan Barber Talks About NYC’s Local Food Movement April 21

Somehow the whole notion of locally grown seems a little precious these days.  After all, if you’ve lost your job, then price as opposed to provenance may loom as the main consideration.  On the other hand, with one food scare after another, it’s undoubtedly worth a few extra bucks to know where your food comes [...]

Free Brooklyn Food Conference Set for May 2

The Brooklyn Food Coalition is holding a free conference May 2 to help build grassroots support for legislative and other initiatives aimed at a sustainable, healthy and delicious food system.
DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2009
WHERE: P.S. 321 and at John Jay High School, 7th Avenue in Park Slope
PRICE: Conference is FREE and open to all
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