Basque Marmitako, a Traditional Fishers’ Stew
Blog | Tanya M. Kerssen | Mar 1, 2011
In the beautiful port town of Lekeitio, in the Spanish Basque Country, fishermen and women sell their daily catch at…
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Egypt and Beyond: Africa and the movement for global democracy
Blog | Tanya M. Kerssen | Feb 12, 2011
I never watch CNN. But during my 10-hour layover at JFK on my way to Dakar, there’s no escaping it.…
Yucca Bread: a Cuban classic
Blog | Zoe Brent | Jan 27, 2011
Yucca, or yuca, a food crop with many names and spellings – also commonly called manioc or cassava – has…
Cuba’s Army of Farmers
Blog | Zoe Brent | Jan 27, 2011
After spending the morning weeding in the hot sun soaking up the rhythm of the farm, we sought the comforts…
Get to know EHNE, the Basque Farmers’ Union
Blog | Zoe Brent | Dec 10, 2010
The EHNE-UGAV (Euskal Herriko Nekazarien Elkartasuna – Unión de Agricultores y Ganaderos Vascos) a Basque Union of farmers and ranchers…
Pipérade: A Basque version of classic comfort food
Blog | Zoe Brent | Dec 6, 2010
According to renowned Basque chef Gerald Hirigoyen, “Pipérade is a quintessential Basque dish that combines the signature ingredients: tomatoes, onion,…
Memories of a Basque Meal
Blog | Leonor Hurtado | Dec 6, 2010
Two years ago, I had the good fortune to visit the incredible Spanish Basque Country to meet with leaders of…
Saving Africa’s Seeds: Farmers fighting for diversity
Blog | Tanya M. Kerssen | Nov 30, 2010
Agricultural programs have too often scratched where there wasn’t any itching. — Agronomist Roland Bunch1 Meeting the world’s future food…
Preserving Cuban Culture through Food Education
Blog | Stacy Haught | Nov 11, 2010
Vilda and Pepe sat side by side in a small room equipped with a sink and kitchen counter, that has…
Labor, Land and Cooperatives in Cuba
Blog | Zoe Brent | Aug 25, 2010
The Cuban government has consciously incorporated worker cooperatives into its revolutionary project. This is not a discussion about the Cuban…
Gates Agriculture Speech Highlights Sustainability but Falls Short
Blog | Tanya M. Kerssen | Oct 26, 2009
Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered his first major address on agriculture last week on…
When Fast Food Fights
Blog | Annie Shattuck and Eric Holt-Giménez | Dec 10, 2008
Burger King’s newest ad campaign, a pseudo-scientific documentary featuring the world’s last “hamburger virgins” as they compare the taste of…
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