10 articles tagged with sustainable food
The first time I stepped foot in Ibagué, I wasn't prepared for how the mountain climate would transform familiar ingredients into something extraordinary. Nestled in Colombia's Tolima region at the foot of the Central Cordillera, this city exists in a...
As a materials engineer, I've always been fascinated by how different cultures utilize local resources to create sustainable food systems. My recent weekend in Mbarara, Uganda revealed an intricate relationship between architectural design, material use, and culinary traditions that I...
The first time I held a Syracuse salt potato—its skin crystallized with a delicate mineral crust—I was reminded of the mineral formations I once observed in the Himalayan salt caves during my medical conference in Pakistan. These humble potatoes, born...
When most travelers think of California culinary destinations, their minds immediately jump to San Francisco or Napa. But let me tell you about the delicious secret hiding in plain sight – Sacramento, the self-proclaimed (and rightfully so) Farm-to-Fork Capital of...
Landing in Burlington during peak foliage season felt like stepping into a living postcard. The crisp autumn air carried hints of apple cider and wood smoke as I pedaled through neighborhoods where every maple tree seemed determined to outdo its...
There's something profoundly honest about Vermont's relationship with food—a connection I've rarely encountered elsewhere in my travels documenting sustainable practices. Rutland County, with its patchwork of family farms nestled against the Green Mountains' autumn tapestry, offers what might be North...
There exists a particular magic when one discovers culinary excellence in unexpected corners of the world. As someone who has savored meals from the foothills of Mount Fuji to the coastal villages of Sardinia, I've developed what my Lyonnais father...
When I told my Glasgow mates I was heading to Nebraska for a weekend food tour, they looked at me as if I'd announced plans to hunt for unicorns in my backyard. But that's precisely what makes exploring America's heartland...
Never in my wildest Kiwi dreams did I imagine finding culinary enlightenment in a small Alabama town. Yet here I am, still dreaming about the heirloom tomato salad I devoured in Florence last spring. This unassuming gem along the Tennessee...
The first thing I learned as an EMT is that nourishment is fundamental to healing. The second thing I learned—usually during 3 AM shifts—is where to find the best food when you're running on empty. Stockton, California isn't on most...
