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During the school year, I mostly read for work: how will I know what to give my kids if I don’t tear through as many YA novels as possible? Consequently, I almost never read sequels; I got enough of a taste with the first book, so I feel guilty if … Continue reading
Miriam and Eric’s fabulous science blog The Oyster’s Garter continues my discussion of food politics. Make sure to see my comment, which hopefully clarifies the difference between IDOF and TOD: to wit, IDOF is about personal nutrition/health choices; TOD is about environmental impact.
I think I’m breaking up with Michael Pollan. Ever since reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma last year, I’ve been a devoted disciple. Now let me be fair and introduce my biases up front: I’ve been an environmentalist since I could read, and I’ve been into sustainable food for years. That’s why … Continue reading
I finally finished Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma, in which he traces four meals – fast food, industrial organic (a la Whole Foods), local organic, and hunted/gathered by himself – from their origins in fields and factory farms to his table. I don’t say this very often – in fact, … Continue reading
So as of Tuesday night, I am home at last! There will be pictures and more stories at some point soon, but in the meantime it is just unbelievably good to be here, in this place that I love more than anywhere I’ve ever been. Waking up with my boy … Continue reading
