Cyclospora: Seasonal nuisance or preventable problem?

Unfortunately, every summer we experience Cyclospora outbreaks almost as routinely as hurricane season. That’s unfortunate because, at some point, we need to stop viewing these outbreaks as expected, unavoidable seasonal events and start treating them as preventable incidents.  Just like hurricane tracking, projections, and building …

Cheese linked to Salmonella outbreak in Portugal

An investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in two regions of Portugal traced to cheese has revealed problems at the production site. A case–case study suggested fresh cheese as the likely vehicle of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. The case–case approach compares outbreak and historical cases. In Portugal, Salmonella Typhimurium is the …

Sunday Edition: Farm Bill 2.0

Quick bites from around the food safety arena Well over 2,000 people across the U.S. have been diagnosed with parasitic Cyclospora infections, according to the CDC and state public health officials. Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services was reporting more than 1,500 cases as …

Garlic Scape and Hazelnut Pesto

Garlic scapes, toasted hazelnuts, Parmesan, fresh basil, lemon juice, and olive or grapeseed oil. Into the food processor. Blend for a few minutes. Add more oil if needed. Season with salt. One of our favorite things to make when scapes show up at the farmers …

Kale with Caramelized Onions

What happens when you add cumin, cayenne, ginger, and raisins to caramelized onions and kale? Something spiced, earthy, and genuinely surprising. Two red onions sliced thin and cooked in oil on medium-low for ten to twelve minutes until golden and sweet. Then grated ginger, ground …

Summer Berry Smoothie Bowl

My sister started making smoothie bowls after a trip to Bali where every breakfast place served them topped with granola and fruit carved into flower shapes. Her version is simpler: blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, almond milk, almond butter, and ice, blended thick enough to eat with …