I am filling in some blanks in my book on the politics of food and preparing the course I’m offering at Vancouver Community College in […] Read More
Author: Spring Gillard
When I began to research chocolate, I decided to immerse myself in the subject. Well, more like drown myself in it. I rented Like Water […] Read More
He was dressed in flowing white robes when I walked in. Well, ok a white chocolate spattered lab coat, and a hair net. He whirled […] Read More
My friend David Tracey is a tree nut. He’s the Executive Director of Tree City, a group that gets neighbours together with neighbours and fires […] Read More
There’s a lot of talk in food security circles these days about food hubs. A central location where all food activities can take place. There […] Read More
I love pickles. I grew up eating both my mother’s and my grama’s. Mom used vinegar, grama just water. I prefer the latter. I have […] Read More
Several well-known charities are encouraging donors to buy live chickens, goats and cows as Christmas gifts for the impoverished. The nice catalogue is full of […] Read More
I am finishing up the final chapter of my book on the politics of food. While writing about the current international aid system, I noticed […] Read More
Eating is a political act. Find out how the food on your plate can affect a farmer half a world away. Through field trips, guest […] Read More
My friend Robert Ouimet is the man behind my blog curtain. Former CBC Radio producer and new media wiz, this guy fell from the sky […] Read More