Foodie
The Economics of Food: Cookbooks and Global Development
Have you ever thought about the economics of food? The commercialization and standardization of food has affected what types of food are available around you. You’re probably used to seeing Mexican and Chinese restaurants, but what about Tanzanian or Yemeni cuisine? Is it because Mexican and Chinese are the most delicious–or is there something else […]
The latest restaurant trend: eat now, pay whatever
With food and gas prices soaring, eating out has become a luxury. But a growing movement, with its pay-what-you-can policy, is making a trip to the restaurant affordable?and for some, free. Guest: Denise Cerrata, a pioneering foodie with civic-minded flair. She opened a restaurant that lets people work for a meal or donate whatever they can afford.