Ethics

Allergies, Sensitivities, and Preferences: The Challenge of Dietary Restrictions

When I have a guest over for a meal, I always try to ask them whether they have any dietary restrictions or preferences. Oftentimes, they say that they don't. When they do admit to a restriction, they usually apologize for being difficult.

Food Blogging Ethics

Not too long ago, a couple of food bloggers proposed the Food Blogging Code of Ethics. I thought the project was ill-conceived. Now, eGullet is putting forward their own code for food bloggers. I don't think this one is any better.

The Food Blog Code of Ethics

Today, the bloggers at Food Woolf and Spicy Salty Sweet launched a site hosting what they have declared to be the food blog code of ethics.

A number of things about this rub me the wrong way.

Earth Day Roundup

Image by BrennaImage by BrennaThere was some great environmentally-conscious content on the web today in honor of Earth Day - all of which will be just as relevant tomorrow. Check it out:

An Idea: Open Source Food

Image by Jan TikImage by Jan TikI've been reading The Omnivore's Dilemma and getting angry (again) about -among other things - the stranglehold that Montsanto and other creators of genetically modified seed have on farmers.

As a result, I started thinking about open source agriculture.

Guide to Ocean Friendly Seafood

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Many fish we eat are in danger due to overfishing or the destruction of their habitat. The Blue Ocean Institute's Guide to Ocean Friendly Seafood lists over 90 species which are commonly used as seafood and ranks them on sustainability, as well as the environmental friendliness of their catch method or farming system. A mobile phone text-messaging service is also available.

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