February 2016

The word 'organic' appears on a chalkboard, surrounded by a selection of organically grown vegetables

Yes, Organic Food is Worth the Price

One of the myths about organic foods is that they’re not worth the extra price. Consider a different point of view:   (1) Eating organic means limiting our exposure to synthetic pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics.   When we eat organic

A toddler gnawing at a large apple

A Question about GMOs: Who Controls Food Systems?

There’s something I want to say about genetically modified organisms.   You’ll hear opposing opinions on the question of whether GMOs are safe for individuals and for ecosystems. But there’s one question on which, in my opinion, there is no

To Feed the World, Let’s Cut Food Waste

One of my food heroes is a man named Tristram Stuart, an English writer and speaker who for many years has campaigned against food waste.  He was a keynote speaker at a Metro Vancouver zero-waste conference a few months ago.