Over this semester we’ve covered many topics that have challenged my thinking and perspective on food. I’ve learned about topics that I wasn’t familiar with before and broadened my understanding of topics I was already familiar with. I wasn’t previously familiar with gut health but coming away for this class …
Let’s Be Honest
While I am a frequent supporter and consumer of plant-based milks and I have dabbled in plant-based “meats”, I do believe that there needs to be a clear labeling differentiation. If these products are wanting to be labeled as “meat” or “milk” there needs to be a large, clear identifier …
Land O’ Lakes – Dairy Done Sustainably
Land O’ Lakes, the dairy company known for their butter products is extremely transparent with what they are doing with their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report easily found on their website. In 2021 part of what they did to work towards their ESG goals and sustainability practices was sequestering …
Free-Range Eggs
Rolling green hills, chickens roaming and running about freely without the harsh conditions of a crowded chicken factory-like barn. This is what most people think of when they see the shining “free-range” label on their eggs. Oftentimes when buying the “ethical” “free-range” eggs, you feel as though you’re doing your …
Allergy-Free Alcohol? Real or Fake
A new trend in the alcohol beverage industry is labeling their products as being “allergy-free” and using this claim to charge more for their product. The article I found by Food & Wine breaks down the validity of these claims. The allergist consulted in the article points out that being …
Deconstructed Buffalo Wings?
One of the greatest pleasures in life is a buffalo chicken wing dipped in a blue cheese dressing with some celery on the side. I still remember trying this now favorite dish of mine at a restaurant in Issaquah, Washington called the Sunset Alehouse. The memories that I associate with …
I’m Not Picky.
I’m not a picky eater. This hill is one that, up until recently, I was willing to die on. I grew up being the kid that ordered off of the grownup menu, not because of the larger portion sizes, but because there was nothing I wanted to eat less than …
The Diversity of Food
Food is tied into all aspects of our lives. Food gives us life, culture, joy, excitement and so much more. Almost all social settings in my life revolve around food, from family gatherings to meetings to coffee dates. It gives people a place to come together and a place to …