Although it often comes second or third in the news listings of current major world crises, the global food crisis has had profound effects on the way that we eat. The nation's corn crop has been diverted from livestock feed (and human food) toward ethanol production. Wheat from the nation's breadbasket — an important symbol for America, and once a source of food for the entire world — has been largely replaced by soy bound for China, forcing production costs for simple staples to soar. more ›

MONDAY >> Monday welcomes the Fictionista Book Tour to Washington, D.C., featuring readings from Josie Brown (True Hollywood Lies), Kayla Perrin (Gimme an O!) and Stephanie Lessing (She’s Got Issues). Good gravy! All that chicklit in one place? Does it get any better? Oh, people. It does. The event is taking place at the Hard Rock Café -- and that means Aerosmith-themed quesadillas. 999 E. St NW., 7 p.m. TUESDAY >> In her book, Nickel... more ›