Category Archives: Spring 2011

Up On the Farm: A Story of Rooftop Farming

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

By Lorraine Mull Rooftop farming is one of the latest innovations in the Local Food Movement, with the potential to educate and provide  urban communities with locally and sustainably grown fresh fruits and vegetables. The practice of growing plants on … Continue reading →

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Hot Topic

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

By Chelsea Fuchs Between 1980 and 2011, the average number of products carried by supermarkets has more than tripled, from about 15,000 to nearly 50,000 items. The renewed interest concerning whole grains has certainly contributed to this growth in product … Continue reading →

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Alumni Profile – Jerlyn L. Jones, M.S., R.D.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine
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Book Review

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

By Greta Meyers Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly by James E. McWilliams There is nothing quite like slicing and eating a bright and juicy local heirloom tomato in August.  Knowing it … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

By Alison Brown Located on Amsterdam Ave between 103rd and 104th St, Buster’s is a perfect choice for Columbia students wanting a healthy and environmentally friendly bite to eat.   Make sure you don’t blink while walking down the street, because … Continue reading →

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Exotic Tastes: Spice of India

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

Photos and Story by Jennifer Rock India is the land of spirituality and spices.  Each region has its own uniquely distinct flavors, but all built upon staple ingredients of vegetables, legumes, and grains.  Much of the food found in India … Continue reading →

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Film Review

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

By Lorraine Mull Blue Gold: World Water Wars Producer/Writer/Director: Sam Bozzo The study of our food system often lacks a key component: water.  Where would any of our food come from without water? Blue Gold, an extraordinary documentary that is … Continue reading →

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On The Internship Front

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

By Danna Biala With nine months behind me, I can say with confidence that the Dietetic Internship (DI) is truly a unique experience.  Rotating through different locations every few weeks and meeting and working with new people can be quite … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: Cleaning Up Aquaculture

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

By Jennifer Rock Polyculture is a relatively new term, popularized in books such as Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma.  As a practice, polyculture is an agricultural technique embracing the interaction of multiple crops and/or livestock, which are cultivated in imitation of … Continue reading →

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Work It Out: To Bikram or Not?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin-grapevine

by Taylor Swift Yoga is an excellent workout for your body and challenges and invigorates your mind as well. But Bikram yoga is not for the faint of heart! This hot yoga practice, originally developed by Bikram Choudhury in the … Continue reading →

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