Links from the Foodiesphere for Monday, July 18th 2005

Ex-critic leads foodies to tasty grinds - Former Honolulu Advertiser restaurant critic Matthew Gray defines the ubiquitous hole-in-the-wall restaurant as "one that's off the beaten path, one that's run by mom and pop, and one that you may want to turn around and run away from screaming once you see the place."

Why is this crop forbidden fruit? - Super-tart, vitamin-loaded berries long cherished in Europe for their use in sauces, jams, and wines, currants have experienced a recent boom among growers in the United States.

On a roll - Now Britons have so taken to Subway sandwiches that the franchise is challenging McDonald's as the UK's No1 fast-food outlet.

Another anti GMO news article - Los Angeles - Bans on genetically engineered crops and animals in three California counties have triggered a national backlash.

Nougat Blanc - "One of the most commonly believed, and nicest stories, is that the name nougat evolved from France where an elderly lady combined almonds, egg whites, honey and sugar as a treat for local children.

School Lunch Reform--A Full Report, PLUS " The White Meal" - How well are we feeding schoolchildren in the US?

Update: Julia Child's Channel Saved - For Now - It looks like Julia Child's TV channel (PBS) is saved.

Posted by Ant @ Monday, July 18, 2005 | Permalink