Two articles came my way this morning, both of which I would recommend. The first is an extract, in last Friday's Guardian, from Ben Goldacre's about-to-be-published new book, Bad Pharma. The tale he tells is not new (dodgy practices by drug companies who fail to publish …
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Late summer in the herbaceous patch – and Mushkin on the move…
There was just about enough sun for last Sunday's Tasters' party – see more... and time for Mushkin to get some coverage – see more.... …
Wildlife in north London…
I am aware that, although I have great faith in the earthshattering importance of the deep thoughts that I confide to this blog on the subjects of freefrom food, allergy, electrosensitivity and the ways of the world, there are a number of readers who subscribe to it merely to …
Questions are never too crass to be answered
What I like about Alex Gazzola's blogs is that they always raise questions – and as a result, tempers – while, it appears lowering tolerance levels.... His latest, titled just that, Questions, questions, questions quoted a forum post from a non-allergy/intolerance sufferer asking …
The three most significant inventions in the history of food and drink
'The Royal Society - the UK's national academy of science - has today named the fridge, pasteurised milk, and the tin can as the three most significant inventions in the history of food and drink. These relatively modern innovations outscored more ancient inventions including the …