Piola strives to spread its good word to cultures all over the world, not just by opening stores, but by unabashedly being itself. The company shares Italian values wherever it goes, yet takes inspiration from each community it finds itself in.
Meet Lilia Smelkova of Food Day
May 1, 2012 by
Here at Bamboo, we love to hear stories about people going out and taking charge. We would like to introduce you to Lilia Smelkova of Food Day.
Crafty Convention Food
April 1, 2012 by
Yes, sustainable food at a convention facility. Sustainable from the design of the space to the last mouth-watering bite of food.
Gardens of Eden in a Concrete Jungle
April 1, 2012 by
Concrete buildings don’t eliminate gardening opportunities; they create new ones. Some of these gardens are ornamental, some more functional, but all have environmental benefits.
Jamie Oliver :: Leading the Food Revolution
March 1, 2012 by
For the better part of a decade Jamie Oliver has been a household name, fighting to improve eating habits and child nutrition. In 2005, disappointed by the unhealthy food being served to British schoolchildren and the lack of healthy alternatives, he launched the Feed Me Better campaign, out of which the television series Jamie’s School Dinners was born.
The Lowdown on Natural Wines
February 1, 2012 by
It was Galileo who said that “Wine is sunlight, held together by water,” and what better way to keep warm in these cold winter months? Grab a glass of red or white, warm up, and let us share with you ways to put an eco-spin on your wine.
Cooking with Cornelia Guest
February 1, 2012 by
These easy, healthy recipes are meant to be made in 15 minutes or less.
A Fresh Look At How We Buy Fish
January 1, 2012 by
Food for Thought is an ongoing column-with-a-conscience that focuses on exciting new discoveries in the foodie world. You can give someone a fish, or you can teach them how to select the best fish. Isn’t that how the saying goes? What we do know is that, when it comes to fish, there are great choices [...]
What is the Big Deal with Food Trucks?
November 3, 2011 by
Food for Thought is an ongoing column-with-a-conscience that focuses on exciting new discoveries in the foodie world. In Seattle circa 2007, Josh Henderson created a prototype for the American Food Truck movement by charging $14 for a street food hamburger. He solidified the idea that a chef-driven food truck, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, [...]
Is Cheese in Danger?
October 13, 2011 by
Food for Thought is an ongoing column-with-a-conscience that focuses on exciting new discoveries in the foodie world. Most people love cheese. From generic American white smothered over our favorite comfort foods to handcrafted, small batch fares from places we cannot pronounce—nothing beats cheese. But what if we told you that cheese was in danger? What [...]
