Whole grain labels sow confusion Do consumers know what labels mean? We know what whole grain means. Whole grain food? Not so much. Continue Reading →
Coffee leaf rust is bad news An up-close look at the half-smooth destroyer Coffee leaf rust is bad, but at least in the short term it may not be the threat you think it is Continue Reading →
Carême at home in New Zealand A glimpse into the life of a kiwi chef and teacher Food for settlers in New Zealand used to be mutton, mutton, mutton and potatoes or potatoes. Not any more. Continue Reading →
A Chinese chilli mystery You may be wondering, if you care about these things as I do, why there is a chilli species called Capsicum chinense. Continue Reading →
How the chilli pepper conquered China Foreign pepper finds a home Chilli peppers took a few years to reach China after their initial encounter with Westerners, but rapidly became a very hot item. Continue Reading →