Musings on sustainable food systems, agriculture vs. agroecology, and more!
(this one)… Apparently McDonald’s is looking into more non-meat alternatives with Tofu McNuggets debuting in Japan this week! Not quite lab-grown meat, but a step into the right direction for sure. Sadly they do contain fish though, so not a truly veggie option, alas. According to Take Part, Tofu Shinjo Nuggets strongly resemble the bits of breaded … Continue reading Funny Follow-Up to our McDonald's Post…
Relying on the internet as your main source of information is great for the wealth of knowledge at your fingertips, but can in some cases lead you astray. Let’s play a game, right? I will present two news items related to fast food giant McDonald’s, both with quotes and links, that came to my attention … Continue reading McDonald's News – One True, One False.
I may have mentioned that I love maps. Let me repeat – I. Love. Maps. For their simplicity and succinctness of being able to visualize information, maps are unbeatable. This article is pretty amazing – it tells the story of America’s food through 40 maps (and a couple of charts, if we are picky). Spanning the … Continue reading 40 Maps That Explain Food in America
Heya! After some well-needed rest and recovery in the Swedish countryside, I’m back in full strength and with a gem in terms of outreach on animal welfare: welcome to the MEATRIX. This is a funny, yet relevant way of succinctly outlining the problems with factory farming and to point out solutions consumers can pursue to … Continue reading I'm Back! With… The MEATRIX
Heya! After some well-needed rest and recovery in the Swedish countryside, I’m back in full strength and with a gem in terms of outreach on animal welfare: welcome to the MEATRIX. This is a funny, yet relevant way of succinctly outlining the problems with factory farming and to point out solutions consumers can pursue to … Continue reading I'm Back! With… The MEATRIX
Hello friends! We are getting more in the depth of 20th century agricultural happenings in my class now, and I found a topic that might be of interest to you as well – namely, the history of the concern about the pasteurization of raw milk which is still topical today. I had only heard about … Continue reading The History of Raw Milk and Pasteurization
Faithful readers may remember that I already wrote once about Dr. Temple Grandin, but when Rianna from Masters-in-Special-Education.com reached out and asked whether I wanted to share their infographic, I was more than happy to oblige. And hey, I learned so many new things as well! Fun fact – she got honorary degrees from two … Continue reading A Deeper Look at Dr. Temple Grandin
Hey there! I’m currently on vacation in Iceland, so original blogposts will have to wait until after Easter, but thankfully I have a couple of infographic submissions by readers that have been laying on my backburner for quite some while, and which I am happy to share (though for the record I don’t necessarily agree … Continue reading Factory Farming – A Health Risk?
Hey peeps, how is your Tuesday? Are you looking for a reason to procrastinate and not feel bad about it? Well, you are in luck, because I have a list of informative and entertaining videos for your viewing pleasure today! Guaranteed to give you some food for thought… on the origins of agriculture (via CrashCourse … Continue reading Video Times!
I love having friends from around the world – it’s the best way to broaden your horizons about what is happening in different countries! My friend Brooke (hi!) pointed me towards the Bettertarian campaign that was recently launched by Meat and Livestock Australia. It’s a pretty comprehensive website that argues for abolishing inflexible diet labels (such … Continue reading The #Bettertarian Campaign – Awareness Raising or Marketing Plot?
