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Community Supported Agriculture

November 17, 2009 in Food, Life by Prof. Hacker

Guest author Heather Whitney explains how buying a share in a Community Supported Agriculture group can simplify meal planning.

What’s in your (Lunch) bag?

October 29, 2009 in Food, Life by Billie Hara

For several weeks, we at ProfHacker have talked about the different types of foods we can take to lunch-- you know, to be healthy, wealthy, and um, smart. Most days, we are successful in bringing something to work with us for lunch. Other days, maybe not so much, but we strive for the best. We strive for balance. Nevertheless, after weeks of discussion, it's time to pony up.

What’s for Lunch? (Bento Edition)

October 28, 2009 in Food, Life by Billie Hara

Japanese Bento boxes are popular with more than the Japanese. Common among many who desire a practical and healthy lunch, these small, decorative boxes can hold a surprising amount of food. These containers can hold salads, soups, leftovers, or creations made especially for the box.

What’s for Lunch? (sweet potato edition)

October 14, 2009 in Food, Life by Billie Hara

Thoughts of cool weather bring me back to the years I lived in Japan. One of the highlights of those years was hearing a vendor--pulling a roasting/grilling cart from street to street-- shouting "Yaki-imo! Yaki-imo" (baked sweet potato) to anyone who could hear him. The sweet potato vendor and his song of "yaki-imo" in autumn is akin to the tinny song of the ice cream vendor on a summer's afternoon. For each vendor, the children (and adults) come running.

What’s for Lunch?

September 16, 2009 in Food, Life by Billie Hara

In my desire to become a healthier, wealthier, and wiser person, I've begun taking my lunch to work with me. By taking my lunch, I'm not falling into the trap of eating fast food, and my colleagues don't have to fear having their lunch stolen..at not by me. Plus I'm saving money and eating healthier foods. Making sure you have a good lunch every day takes some planning, but it's not difficult to do.