15 Pennsylvania Foods To Eat Before You Die
I'm very interested in Hog Maw. That looks really good.
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The Mid-Century Menu
The food of the future doesn't look at that appetizing.
Why America Can’t Escape the Cycle of Hunger
"The longtime Portland, Oregon-based anti-hunger activist Andy Fisher tells a different story in his new book Big Hunger: The Unholy Alliance Between Corporate America and Anti-Hunger Groups. Fisher, a founder of the National Food Security Coalition, writes that food banks and other anti-hunger organizations (as well as federal programs) are far too cozy with big corporations. He describes the result as “toxic charity” that has barely moved the needle on American food insecurity in more than 30 years."
The Best Junk-Food Fire Starters
"Any really good hunting or fishing trip should involve a campfire—and will involve junk food. But did you know that you can start a fire with your favorite snack? Fritos, for some reason, seem to be the best-known food fire starter, but, in fact, most greasy, salty muchies make excellent and often-handy tinder. All you have to do to start a righteous blaze is sacrifice a few morsels, light them up, and step back.
But which snacks torch up best? To find out, I set fire to pretty much all of the classics—Pringles, Cheetos, Fritos, Doritos, Munchos, pork rinds, chips, and more. And though you can definitely get a flame from any of them, nothing gets the fire ring rocking like a bag of... Well, watch the video."
Williamsburg Welcomes 24-Karat Gold Doughnut with Cristal Jelly
A gold-flake covered doughnut? I can think of a person in Washington DC who would probably think this delicious.
"Now, Mr. DelaCruz is introducing his most original dish ever, with the Manila Social Club’s Golden Cristal Ube Donut, filled with ube mousse, decorated with Cristal frosting and covered in 24-karat gold. Since Mr. DelaCrus posted a photo on Instagram, New Yorkers have been debating the doughnut."
Feral Pigs ‘Rampage’ in Kirkuk, Killing 3 ISIS Militants
Pork saves the day.
Fungal Pesticides Offer A Growing Alternative To Traditional Chemicals
"Pesticides based on fungi are just one example of biopesticides, a group that also includes bacteria and biochemicals derived from plants.
Biopesticides are a tiny segment of the market for now – but their use is projected to grow at a faster rate than traditional synthetic pesticides over the next few years.
The growth of the organic produce industry is one factor giving biopesticides a boost. So, too, are regulatory hurdles, says Sara Olson, a senior analyst at Lux Research."