From the New York City Food Policy Center by Lani Furbank: “Honeybees have been in the spotlight for the past several years because of national debates over pesticide safety, concern over colony collapse disorder, and more. This attention is much…
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From DC Refined by Lani Furbank: “Preparing raw fish at home is an intimidating proposition for many home chefs. First, there’s the challenge of finding high-quality, fresh fish. Then there’s the fear that, despite your careful selection, the fish could…
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From Thrillist by Lani Furbank: “It’s taken a century of fighting to make the National Museum of African American History and Culture a reality, but the historic institution will finally open to the public this Saturday, September 24th. One hundred…
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From the New York City Food Policy Center by Lani Furbank: “The ‘broke college student’ stereotype has inspired viral memes and countless jokes, but having to live off of ramen noodles is nothing to laugh about. As the cost of…
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From the Washington City Paper by Lani Furbank: “While other chefs are racing to put Wagyu beef, known for its well marbled meat, on the menu, Chef Ryan Ratino is serving something even more rare at Masa 14: beef from retired…
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From DC Refined by Lani Furbank: “Designated bins for plastic, glass, aluminum and even compostable materials are commonplace in homes, businesses, and public places, but for all the sorting we do, one very valuable waste product is still frequently tossed…
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From DC Refined by Lani Furbank: “Welcome to Cirque du Soleil auditions!” Susan Park, the owner of Spark Yoga Studio, cheerfully greets her novice students perched in hammocks awaiting the Sunday afternoon Aerial Yoga Basics class. She’s kidding, of course,…
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From DC Refined by Lani Furbank: “Overfishing and illegal behavior in the seafood trade is a serious issue in many fisheries around the world. A recent study found that the annual global catch was roughly 30 percent higher than reported…
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From Thrillist by Lani Furbank: “If Canada is America’s attic, then Annapolis is DC’s attic: you forget it exists until you visit and realize how much cool stuff is going on up there. Less than an hour’s drive northeast, this…
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From the New York City Food Policy Center by Lani Furbank: “Anyone who’s ever walked into a grocery store knows how overwhelming it can be to try to sort through the thousands of claims plastered on labels: all natural, fat-free,…
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