First, let me say that the article is basically a long headline. Long on buzz words but short on content. Right off the bat, the notion that American farmers have ever “operated in a free market” leaves me scratching my head. Before 1906, that statement…
Category: food
reasonable people unable to speak to each other
The subject of genetically modified foods is one that makes otherwise reasonable people unable to speak the each other. I find it useful to follow these guidelines. Talk about the Science. Talk about property, patents and licensing. Talk about food and agriculture policies. Only talk…
Accidental food
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Feb 19 2010 My new favorite place in Richmond The long awaited Home Show had arrived and the stress of going and setting up our booth was pressing down on all those involved. It’s at times like these that fate can find an opportunity to…
Industrial food and the cost of eating well
Food is once again in the fore front of my mind as I’ve just finished reading “In Defense of Food” by Michael Pollan. This is the third book of his that I have read and when I get my hands on the others I will…
The Rules for Eating
Just finished reading “The Omnivores Dilemma – A natural History of four Meals” by Micheal Pollan. From the very first page it was evident that I was having a conversation with a good and respected friend. His journeys in search of the roots of eating…