Author Archives: Cynthia Belliveau

When Science Fiction Becomes Reality: Zilmax in Our Beef, Bellies and Universities

Posted by Cynthia Belliveau  |  May 7, 2012

Margaret Atwood’s book, Oryx and Crake, is a bleak futuristic tale of environmental disaster, walled universities for the rich, and biotechnology gone haywire. It paints a horrifying picture of what happens when larger-than-life, soul-less industries overpower smaller systems. Unfortunately, in … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Change for a Culture Rooted in Corn

Posted by Cynthia Belliveau  |  April 26, 2012

I am no stranger to the food culture in Oaxaca, Mexico. Over the past few years, during my month-long stays in this region, I’ve become familiar with local ingredients, agriculture, and the challenges this deeply-rooted culture experiences with modern-day agricultural … Continue reading →

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Recipes From a 9,000-Year-Old History in Oaxaca, Mexico

Posted by Cynthia Belliveau  |  April 17, 2012

I can hear the clacking of the looms long before I arrive at Pastora’s place.  Vida Nueva is a women’s rug cooperative nestled in the small Zapotec village of Teotitalan de Valle, Mexico.  Pastora is the head of the cooperative, … Continue reading →

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Why We Decided to Blog

Posted by Cynthia Belliveau  |  April 3, 2012

Welcome to the UVM Food Feed, a blog that brings together the voices and expertise of the University of Vermont on a complicated and complex area of study, but one that affects us all – food. We invite you here … Continue reading →

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