Bay Area Bites | May 21, 2013

Posted by NPR Food

Architects have come up with spectacular concepts for vertical farms that would grow crops in city skyscrapers. But many horticulturists think the future of vertical farming isn't in skyscrapers, but rather in large, indoor warehouses lit up magenta by superefficient LEDs.

Bay Area Bites Food + Drink | May 21, 2013

How to Make Kombucha: An Illustrated Mother/Daughter Tale

Posted by Anna Mindess

See how a dripping blob of bacteria and yeast makes fizzy, homemade kombucha and bonds a mother and daughter. Liberally illustrated with drawings of Kombucha Killers, Vessel Guide, Friendly Add-Ins, Dangers Signs and Brewing Steps.

food trends and technology | May 20, 2013

Can A Piece Of Hair Reveal How Much Coke Or Pepsi You Drink?

Posted by NPR Food

People are notorious for under-reporting what they consume — they lie, forget or just guess wrong. For researchers who want to know how much soda we're drinking, a high-tech analysis technique could help.

food trends and technology | May 20, 2013

Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed

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Despite its name, the "pot pig" experiment isn't an attempt to develop a new meaty treat for stoners. Instead, a Seattle butcher is feeding marijuana seeds, stems and root bulbs to swine as a cheeky money-saving measure.

health and nutrition | May 20, 2013

ADHD In Childhood May Feed Obesity In Adults

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People diagnosed with ADHD as children may be more apt to be obese in adulthood, scientists say. Differences in brain biology or the impulsiveness typical of ADHD may contribute to lasting, bad eating habits.

books, magazines, newspapers | May 20, 2013

Cheese Books for the Curd Nerd

Posted by Garrett McCord

Every aspiring curd nerd yearns to embiggen their knowledge base about the dairy darlings they adore. Garrett McCord shares two books that help you gain a broader understanding of cheese and supply you with tasteful cheese-centric recipes.

food art, writing, music, dance | May 19, 2013

Giant Renaissance Food People Descend Upon New York

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Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a 16th-century artist who liked to play with his food, transforming it into the building blocks of many of his fantastical portraits. Artist Philip Haas has taken those portraits out of museums, reinterpreting them as colossal statues that interact with the natural environment.

bay area | May 17, 2013

Celebrate the Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market 20th Birthday Bash with CUESA

Posted by Stephanie Rosenbaum

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Bay Area Bites looks back on how the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market has become a San Francisco institution for chefs, home cooks, and curious eaters from around the world.

food trends and technology | May 17, 2013

Flax Seed: The Next Superfood For Cows And Beef?

Posted by NPR Food

After years of research, an animal scientist looking for ways to keep inflammation down in cattle came up with a novel approach: feed them flax. The flax in their food helps keep animals healthy and has an added benefit for those who later eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef.

bay area | May 17, 2013

Exploratorium Elevates Museum Eating Experience

Posted by Sarah Henry

Chef Loretta Keller, the force behind the Exploratorium's new culinary options, talks bee jet lag, living foods, and seawater cocktails with BAB's Sarah Henry.