Nevermind
29 Stories
The Women Responsible for Italian Rice—and Workers’ Rights

The Women Responsible for Italian Rice—and Workers’ Rights

The legacy of Italy’s mondine—the women who historically weeded the country’s many rice fields—is agricultural, cultural, culinary, and above all, political.

Historic Drought Threatens Future of Rice Farming in Italy

Historic Drought Threatens Future of Rice Farming in Italy

At the time of the rice harvest in Italy, a reflection on the devastating effects of this year’s drought on Italian farmers, as well as our global food system.

Tuscan Terroir Distilled in Peter in Florence Artisanal Gin

Tuscan Terroir Distilled in Peter in Florence Artisanal Gin

From the garden to the bottle, Peter in Florence produces gin in the Tuscan countryside with botanicals grown on the land surrounding its artisanal distillery.

Crisis in Sri Lanka

Crisis in Sri Lanka

Chanchala Gunewardena aims to introduce the world to Sri Lankan palm syrup, while also supporting farmers and feeding local community members in the midst of the current crisis in Sri Lanka.

Pomodoro Siccagno and the Past and Future of Food Preservation Traditions in Sicily

Pomodoro Siccagno and the Past and Future of Food Preservation Traditions in Sicily

In Sicily, traditional food preservation practices centered on dry-farmed tomatoes once helped people survive the winter. In the face of climate change today, the island’s farmers must adapt to ensure their plants survive the summer.

Portland Chef and Forager Karl Holl Prepares Forest-Inspired Menus

Portland Chef and Forager Karl Holl Prepares Forest-Inspired Menus

Through his highly seasonal approach to cooking and the launch of his new business venture, chef and forager Karl Holl shares the experience of foraging the forests of the Pacific Northwest.

Grazing-Based Viticulture at Antiquum Farm

Grazing-Based Viticulture at Antiquum Farm

Through grazing-based viticulture, Antiquum Farm demonstrates that guiding farm animals to graze within vineyards lends a truer sense of terroir to wine, while also pushing the conversation about regenerative agriculture forward not only for grape growers, but for all farmers.

Heirloom Beans: From Our Ancestors, For Our Descendants

Heirloom Beans: From Our Ancestors, For Our Descendants

Rancho Gordo establishes stable relationships with heirloom bean farmers and eaters, demonstrating a holistic approach to sustainability that preserves the diversity of the beans and the cultural traditions of the people who grow them.

Acoma Blue Corn Restored To Its Community of Origin

Acoma Blue Corn Restored To Its Community of Origin

The restoration of Acoma blue corn to its community of origin represents a hopeful example of how seed rematriation can improve Indigenous foodways.

Restoring Ancestral Seeds To Indigenous Communities

Restoring Ancestral Seeds To Indigenous Communities

Through the process of seed rematriation, Indigenous communities restore relationships with their ancestral seeds.

Girl & Dug Farm: A Model for a More Diverse Food System

Girl & Dug Farm: A Model for a More Diverse Food System

Through its commitment to biodiverse farming practices and consumer education, Girl & Dug Farm offers a hopeful example for a healthy, flavorful and culturally diverse food system.

Diaspora Co.’s Vision for the Spice Trade’s Future

Diaspora Co.’s Vision for the Spice Trade’s Future

Diaspora Co. prioritizes transparency, equity and sustainability while providing fresh, high-quality spices.

The Editor's Note

Sign up for The Editor's Note to receive the latest updates from Life & Thyme and exclusive letters from our editors. Delivered every weekend.