Tag Archives: Making food

A farm in San Francisco? This startup is doing it!

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

Special guest post by Mary Lemmer It was almost two years ago when I stood staring at my backyard in frustration. The almost 3,000 square foot space had previously hosted several outdoor parties, bringing together hundreds of people over great … Continue reading →

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Food Isn’t Fixed. But We Are Fixing It Now.

Posted on January 20, 2015 by

2015. It’s hard to believe we’ve marked fifteen years in the new millennium. “2015” feels like that emblematic far-off year in a fantastical ‘80s movie. In that version of now, cars flew (or drove themselves?), eyeglasses displayed our email (oh … Continue reading →

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Mighty Wild: Bringing the Acorn to Your Pantry

Posted on November 5, 2014 by

Over the years, I’ve been intrigued and excited by food startups that introduce consumers to a unique ingredient through a tried-and-true form factor. Great examples are Exo’s cricket flour bar and Kuli Kuli’s moringa bar. Last week, I sat down … Continue reading →

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Flying Bird Botanicals: Tea with Integrity

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

The tea industry has been pulling the wool over consumers’ eyes. Unbeknownst to most drinkers, many of whom are choosing to drink tea for healing and soothing benefits, teas can be packed with pesticides, toxins, added flavors, and GMO ingredients. … Continue reading →

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Flipping the Pyramid: “Cereal Killers” and the Scourge of Sugar

Posted on February 5, 2014 by

On January 29, 2014, I was privileged to view a screening of Donal O’Neill’s new hour-long documentary, “Cereal Killers.” The Kickstarter-backed film follows O’Neill (producer and protagonist) through Cape Town as he embarks on a medically-supervised departure from the routine … Continue reading →

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Kuli Kuli: The Next Superfood, and a Way to Support Women in West Africa

Posted on December 4, 2013 by

Nutrition bar startup Kuli Kuli has been on quite the ride over the past six months: launching on indiegogo in May, raising over $50K via the campaign, enlisting a co-manufacturer and perfecting the product, shipping over 9,000 bars to over … Continue reading →

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Rip van Wafels: SF-based startup brings a new coffee routine to American consumers

Posted on October 1, 2013 by

Rip van Wafels unveiled a brand-new website this month (featuring awesome infographics) detailing the unique, ritual consumption of its product. Beyond creating a deliciously authentic Dutch-inspired stroopwafel (two thin layers of wafel surrounding a caramel filling), is determined to redefine … Continue reading →

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