Food Paths
From Seed to Shelf: The Stages Behind a Bag of Lentils
Trace the seed-to-shelf path of lentils and learn how harvest, cleaning, grading, and packaging help you compare bags…
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All stories
Browse stories about food origins, growing, sourcing, seasonality and the routes that bring ingredients to the table.
Sourcing
Fresh Herbs: Choose a Bunch, Pot, or Frozen Pack
Choose fresh herbs in a bunch, pot, or frozen pack based on the recipe, storage space, and amount you need, with less…
Origins
Before the Supermarket: How the Orange Found a Wider Market
Trace how oranges moved from growing regions into inland markets, and learn to read the transport, handling, and…
Sourcing
The Word Local: What a Food Label Leaves Unsaid
Learn what a local food label can—and cannot—tell you, with clear questions for checking distance, production, season…
Seasonality
A Late-Summer Market Basket Built Around What Is Ripe
Plan a late-summer market basket around ripe produce, then add a few flexible ingredients for meals that fit your…