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Udi
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Udi Falkson, Food-Lover
New York, New York
About me
Hi, I'm Udi. I'm one of the folks building this Foodstand app. If you see any bugs or have any suggestions, please send us feedback!!!!
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thefoodstand.comAn All-Volunteer Squad Of Farmers Is Turning Florida Lawns Into Food : The Salt : NPR
npr.org
"Perfectly manicured lawns are a bit of an obsession in Florida. But one Florida man is working on a project that's turning his neighbors' lawns into working farms."
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DietID_TeamDietitians Farm not lawn!! We need more of this. But there are bigger plots of land in communities where this model works really well - like churches and temples. I'd love to see a 'farm and pray' initiative
Trees and Plants to Grow for an All-Year Fruit Garden
lifehacker.com
"If you have a little space for a garden, you’re probably growing seasonal vegetables—but there’s never a bad time of year to grow fruit, either. This graphic shows you plants that grow fruit at an...
Is organic agriculture really better for the environment? - The Washington Post
washingtonpost.com
"UNEARTHED | The answer isn’t always so clear-cut."
As Big Candy Ditches GMOs, Sugar Beet Farmers Hit A Sour Patch : The Salt : NPR
npr.org
"As companies shun genetically modified ingredients, they're buying more sugar extracted from sugar cane rather than beets. Sugar beet farmers are thinking of going back to conventional beets."
Chef Alex Raij: 'There’s not a loveless meal in the Basque Country' | The Splendid Table
splendidtable.org
""I am just infinitely inspired by Basque cooking, Basque ingredients and the Basque landscape," says chef Alex Raij, who wrote The Basque Book with her husband, chef Eder Montero."
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Udi I took a trip last year to Basque country and the food was incredible.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Love the description of piquillo peppers.
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JenniferEmilson Love that region and the recipes that hail from it. How lovely that you were able to visit.
Chef Lenny Russo on what it really means to cook farm-to-table | The Splendid Table
splendidtable.org
""What do I do in the middle of winter when I’m faced with eight different types of root vegetables and not much else?" says chef Lenny Russo of Heartland Restaurant and Wine Bar and author of a bo...
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JenniferEmilson Insightful. Especially about the cover crop. A chef has to be willing to invest in the cover crop to help the farmer continue producing what he initially wanted. Didn't think about that before.
Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions Chinese Recipe
food52.com
"Master this technique for easy and adaptable weeknight dinners"
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gingerandchorizo One of my favorites!!!
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annefood Yum!
Is quinoa California farmers' new kale? - LA Times
latimes.com
"Bryce Lundberg is elated, which is saying a lot for a California farmer these days."
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sugardetoxme I wonder how this will affect prices in Peru.
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munchiemummy I wonder how this will impact the groundwater situation in California
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munchiemummy I love how the article mentions that the leaves can be eaten.
High folate levels during pregnancy doubles risk of autism, Johns Hopkins study finds
researchgate.net
"While folate is essential for healthy baby development, excessive amounts could be harmful."
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Gwendolyn Wow this is nuts! Considering folic acid is what you're specifically supposed to take when pregnant or trying to conceive.
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sugardetoxme Wonder if John Oliver is on this
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Udi @Gwendolyn Sounds like you need it, but shouldn't over do it. And a lot of our food is already fortified with it so maybe pregnant women don't quite need all the extra supplements.
Toss the Cork: New Tech Keeps Wine Fresh for 30 Days | Fox Business
foxbusiness.com
"Wine drinkers can sip slowly thanks to a new hi-tech bottle that keeps the beverage fresh for up to 30 days."
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etsummer I need this 😂 #nofoodwaste right?