Food

18th September
2009
written by Jeff Wilson
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This is an awesome video.  Share it with all of your friends who might not know about all of the genetically engineered foods at their supermarket!

27th August
2009
written by Abby Martin
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How much do we really know about the food we buy at our local supermarkets and serve to our families? In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that’s been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. (more…)

26th August
2009
written by Abby Martin

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Ebisu Sushi is not your typical sushi restaurant. It is not stuffy, unwelcoming, or awash in fluorescent lighting. Owned by two Zen Buddhists, the restaurant’s atmosphere is dimly lit over black and red tones and the speakers are always bumping dope electronic dub music. The space in the front of the restaurant is lined with leather booths and the walls are adorned with wire-wrapped sculptures and bold Japanese symbol paintings. (more…)

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21st July
2009
written by Jeff Wilson

los panchitosI don’t claim to know what real Mexican food tastes like.  I’m probably the only native Californian yet to summon the cajones to travel south of the border.  Can you believe that? More than 24 years gone by without even a quick hello. (more…)

24th June
2009
written by Ashlie Rodriguez

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Located on the edge of Hillcrest across the street from beautiful Balboa Park, Nature’s Express is a fresh and healthy approach to fast food, providing a green cuisine of 100% vegan, cholesterol-free entrees. (more…)

23rd June
2009
written by Ashlie Rodriguez

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Did you know both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson cultivated hemp crops? Historically, hemp has always been used for a variety of products like food, paper, and clothing; however, the United States government has unjustifiably kept modern generations from enjoying the endless– and sustainable — benefits of hemp crops due to its physical similarity to marijuana. (more…)