With warming ocean temperatures, the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning can linger all year-round, and Alaska has only one Food and Drug Administration certified laboratory to test shellfish. There are no labs to protect those digging for their dinner, but that may soon change.
Food
50 Shades Of Shakespeare: How The Bard Used Food As Racy Code
The eggplant and peach emoji are standard code for racy thoughts these days, but food has been used for sexual innuendo for centuries. Shakespeare was a pro. (Happy Shakespeare Week!)
The Full-Fat Paradox: Dairy Fat Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk
The new findings add to the evidence suggesting that full-fat dairy may have protective effects — both in cutting the risk of diabetes and in helping people control body weight.
Gardentalk – Easy peas and challenging beans
Master gardener Ed Buyarski explains how and when to start peas, beans, and leafy vegetables like lettuce and cabbage.
Savoonga harvests second whale of the season
A whaling crew from Savoonga landed its second bowhead of the season recently. The St. Lawrence Island community has been working nonstop to haul the whale out of the icy waters, harvest its meat, and distribute it around the village.
Philly Wants To Tax Soda To Raise Money For Schools
Philadelphia’s mayor is proposing a divisive tax on soda and other sugary drinks. The revenue would help fund a plan for community preschools, as well as renovations to parks and libraries.