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Do not feed honey in any form to infants under 1 year of age. Serious food poisoning (infant botulism) may result

Will you rise to the challenge with the Chef of the Future Competition Win a fully funded °Cordon Vert Diploma

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The °Cordon Vert cookery school is launching its quest to find new vegetarian culinary stars for 2010 through its Chef of the Future competition.

The first stage of the competition [...]

New competitions for schools and young people National Vegetarian Week 2010 – be deliciously different!

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To coincide with this year’s National Vegetarian Week sponsored by Cauldron Foods, the Vegetarian Society is launching two separate competitions that [...]

Bruegger’ s Launches New Sandwich Combinations and “Baker’s Choice” Pairings

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has always served wholesome, authentic and freshly baked breads and bagels. With spring on its way, the bakery chain will add even more freshness to its menu.

Starting March 10, the 292-unit bagel chain will meet customer demand for fresh, healthful foods, including a Trail Mix bagel made with whole grains and a [...]

Featured Video and new look on Green Nosh

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Check out our featured video on the front page of Green Nosh.  91 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Learn how to make a simple yet delicious dish while listening to a story from the Depression.

We also have a new [...]

Meat free Days in the UK?

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Politicians are outlining how they think Britain should tackle the potential food crisis, with ideas ranging from meat-free days to curbing the control supermarkets wield over suppliers.

Politicians will discuss their plans for more sustainable food production and consumption at the Oxford Farming Conference.

Jeremy Cooke reports.

Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells

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Famous for its antioxidant properties and role in tissue repair, vitamin C is touted as beneficial for illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer and perhaps even for slowing the aging process. Now, a study published online on December 24th by Cell Press in the journal Cell Stem Cell uncovers an unexpected [...]

QUICK TIP – Honey

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Do not feed honey in any form to infants under 1 year of age. Serious food poisoning (infant botulism) may result!

Honey sometimes contains dormant endospores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can be dangerous to infants, as the endospores can transform into toxin-producing bacteria in the infant’s immature intestinal tract, leading to illness and even [...]

An inexpensive ‘dipstick’ test for pesticides in foods

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A test strip shows a visible color change indicating the presence of pesticides, and advance toward a dipstick test for foods and beverages.

Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive “dipstick” test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip test is [...]