Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead Film Review
Written by Guest Blogger, Briana Austin, ISU Dietetic Intern/Freelance Writer
I recently watched a documentary film entitled, “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” produced by Joe Cross (2010). There are many films that share the same storyline as this film: an individual is suffering through his or her life due to an unhealthy diet and/or lifestyle, but develops an intervention to a healthy...
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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The Secret of Southern Biscuits
I recently came back from the Association of Food Journalists Conference in Charleston. One morning we met with some of the best Southern chefs to learn how to make real, Southern biscuits. Carrey Morey demonstrated how to make biscuits based on the traditions passed down by her mother, Callie White. Callie started Callie’s Charleston Biscuits, with six different varieties of biscuits and...
Thursday, November 3, 2011
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Eating in Norway
I just spent a week in Norway on a food education trip. Although I’ve had experience with Norway’s neighbor, Sweden, it was my first foray into Norwegian food traditions. After spending time at the National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research, Institute of Marine Research, Marine Harvest (an aquaculture company), and the Culinary Institute, as well as many fine restaurants in...
Saturday, November 19, 2011
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