by Talia Kleinplatz | A person who has never tasted Coca-Cola in 2016 is pretty much a modern day unicorn and Eater found her. Check out Jamie Lauren Keiles’ article on her Coke-free life and find out what it was like for a gal in her mid-twenties to take her first sip.

From farmers and entrepreneurs to researchers and chefs, Food & Wine shines a light on some of the most innovative women in food and drink.

For those of you who are big advocates of eating organic (and those who call BS on the trend) last week’s podcast episode of Science Vs. explores the research behind organic farming practices, nutrition, and the environmental implications of our food choices.

On a similar note, The Atlantic looks at the latest iteration of popular sports drink Gatorade. I don’t care what the science says, I’m calling BS on organic Gatorade.

I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t know that bourbon had its own heritage month but so excited that I stumbled on this article from the fine folks at Imbibe rounding up some of the best cocktails that celebrate everyone’s favourite brown spirit.

Archaeologists uncover the oldest known winery in the world. How old, you ask? Try over 6,000 years. How’d ya like to sip on that vintage?

Food and Wine Magazine shares its picks for the best cocktail bars in the US. PNW favourites include Seattle’s Tavern Law, Canon and Rob Roy, as well as Portland’s Teardrop Lounge.

I know we’ve only had a couple of rainy days so far but you know it’s coming and you also know you’re gonna need some solid cocktails to get you through. So here’s a helpful list of a few lovely, local autumnal sippers for your consideration.

In a follow-up to last week’s column which featured an article on the importance of B12, NPR looks at the rising appeal of veganism in Germany and what scientists have to say about the plant-based diet, including its distinct lack of crucial vitamins.

Looks like our health was bought and paid for by the sugar industry over 50 years ago. New documents out of California reveal just how calculated the sugar lobby was in pinning the blame on fat as the main culprit in heart disease.

Heading east anytime soon? From Mexican sweets at La Newyorkina to gefilte shrimp at Nur, The New York Times rounds up some of the most anticipated restaurant openings in the city this Fall.

As the demand for services at local food banks continues to rise, supplies are running drastically low. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is hoping to replenish its stores and aims to collect 100,000 pounds of food over the course of a single weekend.

This week in “Did we really need science to tell us that?” a recent study out of Duke University shows that workers increase productivity when there’s a promise of pizza on the job.

Have you ever considered eating an insect? This thought-provoking film on bugs in the culinary world is all kinds of fascinating; so much so that it may just have you reconsidering your reflexive answer.

The folks at Huffington Post share their picks for Vancouver’s best food trucks, including Japadog and Roaming Dragon.

Eating via Instagram honours this week go to Erin Ireland and this incredible spread from Virtuous Pies.

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