Category Archives: Children

Eats, Peeps and the science of oral processing

A combination of venting and science on this Easter morning First the venting. NBC really disappointed me last evening when the last 2.5 minutes of their Nightly News featured a “story” about the Easter Peeps candy and their manufacturer. With … Continue reading

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Speaking to 220 sixth-graders in New London, Connecticut

Food Math 101, a course that’s never been taught anywhere On Tuesday, April 2, I delivered the first of four presentations to the sixth grade class at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in New London, CT. We invited various elected … Continue reading

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Speech well-received in New York on March 3

At the 3rd Annual New York City Vegetarian Food Fest My 45-minute speech at this event went very well and seemed to be well-received. It took place in a fairly small area that seated only about 60 people; but a … Continue reading

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