Monthly Archives: January 2013

Monsanto Unmasked!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by patric

A European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientist has just discovered that major GM crops and products the regulatory agency has been approving for commercial release over the past 20 years contain a potentially dangerous virus gene. Sounds familiar? Read the … Continue reading →

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The World of Crazy Sushi, in Pictures.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by patric

I’m a huge fan of sushi! I can eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When I lived in Sydney I would have it at least twice a week, and during my film days I would travel to L.A. several … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Fool-Proof Salad Dressing

Posted on January 27, 2013 by patric

Oddly enough, most of the people I know ask me for the recipe of our salad dressing. Almost everyone seems to fail to understand the basic precept of a successful dressing: vinegar & mustard first, then whisk the chosen oil. … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Salad Tale

Posted on January 24, 2013 by patric

The birth of my Japanese salad, in so many words: I have to say that I did stumble on this concept a while ago during some experiments on fermented vegetables. I was trying to make a simple gingered red cabbage … Continue reading →

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About Diet Fads & a Great (Healthy) Salad Recipe!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by patric

With the new year now firmly with us one can not avoid reading about resolutions ad nauseum in magazines, television programs or online, particularly on the social networks. The number one resolution has not changed for donkey years: losing weight … Continue reading →

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