Opinion

Coffee, Ethiopia, hospitality and war

So much has been said about coffee concerning Ethiopia. We take for granted what coffee means and symbolizes in the culture. Journalist Jemal Countess did until he began to cover the current conflict in Ethiopia and its sad and painful aftermath. ... Read More...

Don’t have a cow, food is neither hero nor villain

The publishers of Epicurious have thrown down the gauntlet by asserting that “For any person—or publication—wanting to envision a more sustainable way to cook, cutting out beef is a worthwhile first step.” As a sustainability publication in the food space, we cannot agree with this call to action such as it is.... Read More...