Fermented foods are back in that spotlight for gut health, as reported by recent pieces in The recent York Times, Vogue and Nature. Shoppers at Lawrence Farmers Market got a new twist when the Local Food Cup turned the weekend market into a contest. In Oakmont, the Greek Food Festival ran through Sunday, offering classic dishes, live music and community activities.
Volunteers in other towns spent hours packing thousands of meals for regional food banks. Families are now asking about that ingredients in processed baby foods as new research moves ahead. Food stays front and center. Across the board, food is shaping health, culture and charity as early summer starts.