Voting with Your Forks: How We Can All Have a Positive Impact on our Food System

by JBF Editors on October 25, 2011

Insufficient access to fresh food. Childhood obesity. Eroded soil. Many of us know that our food system is rife with problems, but aren’t sure how we, as food shoppers, cooks, and eaters, can bring about change.

The key, according to Karen Karp, president of NYC food business consultancy Karp Resources and a partner in planning the recent JBF Food Conference, is to focus on making progress—and remember that we won’t solve these big problems all at once. “Sustainability is a journey, not a destination,” says Karp. “That kind of thinking can really instigate some change.”

Our 2011 Leadership Award recipients and members of our advisory board agree that there is a lot we can all do. Here are their suggestions.

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“Cook. If you don’t cook your food it invariably gets cooked for you. It gets processed and it gets manipulated. And when that happens you eat less nutritiously. And the environment suffers. And

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News Feed: October 24, 2011

by jbfauthor on October 24, 2011

In Chicago, Food Day events focus on food safety. [Chicago Tribune] Waffle iron eggs: perfect yolk, cool look, and great for a sandwich.  [Gizmodo] The benefits

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Eat this Word: Piloncillo

by JBF Editors on October 21, 2011

WHAT? Sugar cone. Mexicans have long used piloncillo to sweeten their café de olla, an earthy espresso invigorated by cinnamon and citrus. Also known in South America as panela or panocha, piloncillo is cane sugar juice that has been melted into a dense syrup and then poured into cone-shaped molds. Once solid, these small caramel-colored cylinders are pliable enough to be grated, usually with the side of a serrated knife, or crushed in a molcajete (a traditional mortar and pestle). Piloncillo imparts a unique flavor with hints of smoky molasses and deep mineral notes that distinguish it from traditional refined white sugar. Renowned modern Mexican chef Richard Sandoval uses the versatile ingredient in savory dishes like seared sesame-crusted tuna or on crunchy buñelos layered with fresh whipped cream. WHERE? Abraham

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Recipe Roundup: October 21, 2011

by jbfauthor on October 21, 2011

The blogosphere’s sprawling universe of recipes is inspiring, diverse, and—let’s face it—a bit daunting. Our recipe roundup does all the heavy sifting to single out recent, mouthwatering recipes from our favorite blogs. All you have to do is click and cook! Fines Herbes Omelet [NYT] Think you know how to make an omelet? Unless you’re Jacques Pépin, there's always room for improvement. Carrot and Lentil Soup [Leite's Culinaria] Red lentils add body and depth to this vibrant-hued Aryuvedic soup.

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