links for 2006-08-22

So, just how unethical is your supper? [1]

The author of this article targets Dole, Pink Lady apples, Nestlé, and tiger prawns among other things.

(tags: foodpolice [2] foodpolitics [3] nestle [4] apples [5] ethics [6])
The Observe Food monthly | Is this the most ethical meal on earth? [7]

The same author of the "bad food" list (previous link) lists some very ethical foods. UK-centric but still interesting.

(tags: ethics [6] foodpolice [2] foodpolitics [3] freetrade [8])
WILD WOOD GROVES | argan oil as food and skin care [9]

Hmm, argan oil is new to me. I've ordered a bottle and will report back when it's here!

(tags: argan [10] oil [11] fairtrade [12])
"Nearly thirty years ago I was a single mother of three" [13]

A heartbreaking story, and a reality check of sorts.

(tags: poverty [14] foodpolitics [3])
Feministe » The Things You Don’t Think About When You Can Afford To Feed Yourself [15]

So much of this makes me mad. Just read..

(tags: poverty [14] wic [16] foodpolitics [3])
My life in a single bite [17]

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, one of my favorites. He recounts his food memories and fondness for..ketchup sandwiches! Among other things.

(tags: foodwriting [18])

Links:
[1] http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/food/story/0,,1851552,00.html
[2] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/foodpolice
[3] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/foodpolitics
[4] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/nestle
[5] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/apples
[6] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/ethics
[7] http://observer.guardian.co.uk/foodmonthly/story/0,,1851278,00.html
[8] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/freetrade
[9] http://www.wildwoodgroves.com/index.html
[10] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/argan
[11] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/oil
[12] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/fairtrade
[13] http://saoba.livejournal.com/137533.html
[14] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/poverty
[15] http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/08/08/the-things-you-dont-think-about-when-you-can-afford-to-feed-yourself/
[16] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/wic
[17] http://observer.guardian.co.uk/foodmonthly/story/0,,1851277,00.html
[18] http://del.icio.us/justhungry/foodwriting