I recently took a trip to the Dominican Republic with a medical outreach group based out of the Medical College of Virginia. We spent most of our time in the capital city of Santo Domingo and nearby neighborhoods. It only took a few minutes of driving around before it became clear that Dominicans like their food fried. Whether its chicken, plantains, or yuca, a quick bath in hot oil helps to make everyday fare more palatable and (hopefully) more sanitary.
What do Food Labels Really Mean?
With all the choices facing the average shopper at a supermarket, who has the time to carefully weigh every possible buying choice against the dimensions of cost, nutrition, and taste? Food labels are supposed to make that decision easier, but all labeling also serves as a form of marketing. Which labels really mean what they […]
The Problem with Food Policy
Americans have too much choice. (So do lots of other societies, but I’m American, so I’ll start with that). We think we want more choice in our lives, but after a certain point, we become paralyzed by it. Can YOU tell the difference between Colombian coffee and Sumatran? What about different brands, blends, and roasts […]
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