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Event Fri Mar 20 2009

Meat Out Today

If all of our recent talk about vegetarianism and veganism has got you thinking about reducing or eliminating your meat intake, try joining today's Meatout and go meatless for the day.

Meatout, which occurs annually on March 20th (or the first day of spring), is sponsored by the nonprofit group FARM, Farm Animal Rights Movement, which advocates plant-based diets. Held since 1985, FARM uses this event as a way to educate people about living a meat-free lifestyle. In Chicago, you'll find people leafleting and hosting informational tables at various locales. Or you can celebrate by sending friends some e-cards.

 
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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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