—How the Western diet came to be, how it damaged us, and how we can fix it—
The Non-fiction Feature
In Defense of Food
Author: Michael Pollan
Publisher: Penguin Books
Pages: 256 | 2009
But while nutritionism has its roots in a scientific approach to food, it’s important to remember that it is not a science but an ideology, and that the food industry, journalism, and government bear just as much responsibility for its conquest of our minds and diets.
The Children’s Spot
Our World of Dumplings
Francie Dekker and Sarah Jung
“Prisha’s mom shows us how to make the best Indian momos. We fill each dumpling with a mixture of vegetables and spices, and pleat the dough at the top.”
The Product Spot
Healthy soil for your garden – University of Minnesota
If you are a novice gardener (like myself), these are some really useful tips about what type of organic matter to add, how to rotate crops, and different plant families. Happy gardening!