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Tag Archives: UVM
An Alumna’s Sweet Gig as Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru
By Ken Picard/Seven Days If Sarah Fidler’s parents warned her as a child not to play with her food, she’s had the last laugh. She now plays with her food every day — and gets paid to do it. Fidler, … Continue reading
UVM Study: To Address Hunger Effectively, First Check the Weather
By Jeffrey Wakefield Too little rain, or too much, is often a driver of poverty and hunger, leading to poor nutrition and food insecurity among vulnerable populations. According to a new University of Vermont study, rainfall patterns also provide clues … Continue reading
Are Insects the Next Frontier in Sustainable Food?
Mealworms. Waxworms. Crickets. For most people, these words don’t evoke the thought of gourmet cuisine. Two UVM graduates are hoping to change that. While entomophagy (eating insects) is not a common practice in the United States, these and other insects … Continue reading
Amy Trubek Examines What Cooking Means in the Modern Age
My feelings about cooking are complicated. Sometimes I feel joy when I cook, and other times it’s more like shame. After reading “Making Modern Meals: How Americans Cook Today” by UVM Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science Amy Trubek, … Continue reading
UVM Is: Teresa Mares Studies Food Access Challenges Among Migrant Dairy Workers
Near the Vermont-Canadian border, migrant dairy workers are grappling with food insecurity and increasing anxiety. Living on the dairy farms where they are employed, undocumented migrant workers are often reluctant to go grocery shopping—or anywhere for that matter—for fear of … Continue reading
