The British government is phasing out certain artificial color dyes in food. They did a recent study that showed that certain food colorings are linked to negative behavior in children.
Picture it: a warm summer evening, checkered tablecloths and lemonade on the table. Family gathered around, waiting for the unveiling of the main course, the main show, the delicious meat of King Crab. Imagine if this was no longer possible because of a total lack of shellfish.
For those who are fans of the white, light, flaky meat of Atlantic cod, there is a more eco-friendly form of it in its cousin, the Pacific Alaska cod. The only difference between the Atlantic and Pacific variety of cod is texture. Pacific cod is slightly softer than its Atlantic cousin, but they share a nearly identical flavor and Pacific cod can be used in place of Atlantic cod in any recipe. Choosing cod hailing from the icy coast of Alaska means you are lowering the risk of exposing your body to the harmful toxins that plague the fish of the Atlantic, and you are doing your part to enjoy the fruits of the ocean without destroying it in the process.
There is a fine line that must be walked in order to keep fisheries sustainable. Fish are a renewable source if left to their natural devices, but the introduction of fishing has thrown off the equilibrium that nature has established. In order to continue profitable fishing fisheries must learn to work with nature, making sure never to get too greedy and deplete the fish population.
When thinking of Alaska seafood, certain words comes to mind: natural, fresh, delicious, and healthy. But did you know you could add sustainable to your list? Alaska understands and actively supports sustainable practices, including establishing marine protected areas (MPAs) in waters off its rugged coast.
More Americans are buying natural and organic foods. So we are realizing that food does matter. There are two stages involved in bringing food to the table: (1) raising and growing food products, and (2) processing food products. What is the difference between organic and natural foods?
Healthy Meals Recipes should contain no artificial colors or flavors. The natural bright food colors come from Mother Nature herself, and there is never, ever, anything that will end with the word “doodle” included in the ingredients for a healthy meal.
It is no secret that Italians love their food. But beyond the time spent in the kitchen and around the dining room table you will also find another Italian tradition through the country – sagre. Sagre are Italian food festivals.
When it comes to bread, there are numerous Italian bread recipes coming from the various regions of the country. The flavors are as varied as the regions themselves, and are beautiful accompaniments to the different main courses.
If you are looking for an alternative to the Christmas ham this year, why not celebrate the season with some Italian Christmas food? Not only are these dishes delicious, but they will leave you plenty of time to hang out and have fun with family and friends.