Tag Archives: pests

Pesticides: Now More Than Ever – NYTimes.com

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

By Mark Bittman How quickly we forget. After the publication of “Silent Spring,” 50 years ago, we (scientists, environmental and health advocates, birdwatchers, citizens) managed to curb the use of pesticides and our exposure to them — only to see … Continue reading →

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Riding Nature’s Waves

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

This is my 19th article in the Mercury Food and Wine supplement. I am  writing this column on the first real winters morning. It is seven degrees outside and beautifully crisp. On my daily ritual to open up for the … Continue reading →

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A Pest Inside.

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

This is my 18th article in the Mercury Food and Wine supplement. While browsing the web the other day I came across a label with the following message. “100% Organic, complete with pest inside.” After the initial amusement I started … Continue reading →

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Mercury Food and Wine articles. No.1

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

To kick off I will post the articles I wrote for the Food and Wine supplement of the Mercury. This appears on the last Wednesday of every month. The next one is due this week. I wish to thank Debbie … Continue reading →

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