For your next bento, swap chicken for fish by making ‘tatsutaage,’ a lesser-known version of fried ‘karaage’ with a lighter, crispier crust. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/19/food-drink/deep-fried-fish-tatsutaage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables

Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/19/beef-lamb-legumes-eu-subsidies-study #Farming #EuropeanUnion #MeatIndustry #Food #Meat #Environment #Europe #Health #Food #Society

Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/19/beef-lamb-legumes-eu-subsidies-study #Farming #EuropeanUnion #MeatIndustry #Food #Meat #Environment #Europe #Health #Food #Society

Once a steakhouse, The Peninsula Tokyo's flagship restaurant has transformed into a modern French restaurant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/15/food-drink/peninsula-tokyo-peter-restaurant/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #meat #chefs #fish #konbu #vegetables #frenchcuisine #japanesecuisine #thepeninsulatokyo #hotelrestaurants

Sandwich lunches need not be a boring affair. Whip up a scrumptious Nagasaki shrimp toast that is packed with umami. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/11/food-drink/nagasaki-hatoshi-shrimp-toast/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #snacks #meat

Do #meat and #dairy #subsidies make them much cheaper?

According to Hannah Ritchie, not really.

"Across the #EU #US, and global modelling, removing direct subsidies would likely raise retail meat prices by well under 5%, and often closer to 1% or 2%. This drop would not be enough to change the economics relative to meat substitutes."

Important to make the difference between direct and indirect subsidies. The post is below

https://substack.com/home/post/p-187361400

Do #meat and #dairy #subsidies make them much cheaper?

According to Hannah Ritchie, not really.

"Across the #EU #US, and global modelling, removing direct subsidies would likely raise retail meat prices by well under 5%, and often closer to 1% or 2%. This drop would not be enough to change the economics relative to meat substitutes."

Important to make the difference between direct and indirect subsidies. The post is below

https://substack.com/home/post/p-187361400

The precise French cuisine executed by the young and talented chef Masashi Motooka is reason enough for you to head to Saitama for a gourmet jaunt — and get away from the crowds. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/30/food-drink/french-restaurant-kam-saitama/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #vegetables #meat #chefs #gardening #saitama

Known for their “warming” properties and perfect in an invigorating stew, root vegetables are your must-haves in your pantry as peak winter hits. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/21/food-drink/japanese-pot-au-feu-winter/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables

#America’s new dietary guidelines ignore decades of scientific research
An emphasis on fruit, vegetables, and whole foods is welcome—but it’s wrong to suggest steak and beef tallow should be prominent.
Guidelines are a big deal—they influence food assistance programs and #schoollunches.Significant focus on #meat and whole-fat #dairy. Both can be high in #saturatedfat, which can increase risk of #cardiovasculardisease—leading cause of death in #US.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/01/08/1130905/americas-diet-guidelines-ignore-scientific-research-red-meat-beef-tallow/
https://archive.ph/4jGJJ

#America’s new dietary guidelines ignore decades of scientific research
An emphasis on fruit, vegetables, and whole foods is welcome—but it’s wrong to suggest steak and beef tallow should be prominent.
Guidelines are a big deal—they influence food assistance programs and #schoollunches.Significant focus on #meat and whole-fat #dairy. Both can be high in #saturatedfat, which can increase risk of #cardiovasculardisease—leading cause of death in #US.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/01/08/1130905/americas-diet-guidelines-ignore-scientific-research-red-meat-beef-tallow/
https://archive.ph/4jGJJ

Feeling homesick this time of the year? Feed your nostalgia with the tastes of home. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/02/food-drink/new-year-different-cuisines-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #meat #chefs #ethnicfood #rice #newyear

📣 New Podcast! "2 January 1950: Smithfields market strike" on @Spreaker #history #london #meat
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-january-1950-smithfields-market-strike--69097887

“Osechi ryōri” need not always be about preserved foods. Put together some ball-shaped beef sushi for a change. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/23/food-drink/beef-temarizushi-new-year/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables

Make a beeline for chef Taizo Hirokado's hillside restaurant after you’ve taken a soak in one of the hot springs in Beppu. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/12/food-drink/beppu-hirokado-seafood-kyushu/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #chefs #japanesecuisine #fish #meat #kyushu

Swap plain cabbage for flavorful chrysanthemum greens the next time you prep a savory pancake. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/02/food-drink/spring-chrysanthemums-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables

Care to try some sheep brains? How about a serving of kidneys or hearts? Farm Restaurant Cuore in Hokkaido believes every part of the animal offers a range of gourmet possibilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/28/food-drink/farm-restaurant-cuore-hokkaido/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #chefs #meat #hokkaido

In Japan, good fortune sometimes comes wrapped in fried tofu. Elizabeth Andoh shares how to make "age-fukubukuro," a humble, heartwarming dish inspired by the New Year’s lucky bag tradition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/15/food-drink/fukubukuro-fried-tofu-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #kombu #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables #vegetarian

High in the mountains of #Ecuador 🇪🇨 lives a sage-like fluffy #rodent, the Ecuadorean #Viscacha, a critically endangered alpine wonder. Few remain alive due to #climatechange and #meat #agriculture 🥩🔥. Be #vegan for them #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social https://wp.me/pcFhgU-aoV?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

With the cold weather settling in, warm up with a little heat from "mābō dōfu," a spicy stew of tofu and pork. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/02/food-drink/mabo-dofu-umami-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables