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wine

Would Robert Parker Rate A Wine On Appearance Alone?

June 1, 2009

This is how we grade our beef. When farmers participate in my artisan steak and burger tastings, they are like kids in a candy store. Why? Because in the conventional system, farmers are given little feedback on the flavor and texture of their beef. Surprisingly, when the USDA grades beef as Prime or Choice they [...]

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Why We Don’t Need Cloned Meat – Part I

January 16, 2008

As expected, the FDA approved the sale of food from cloned livestock, declaring that they found no evidence of harm to humans who might ingest the meat. The cloning companies argue that they are creating clones to meet consumer demand, citing tough or generally inconsistent taste and quality as the Number 1 complaint among meat [...]

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