Here are some most posts, taken from the Archives, that are worth reading for the first time or revisiting for all the good times you had the first time. Enjoy.
Deconstructing Obama’s Speechwriting
Do we need another Ferdinand Pecora to put the rich on trial?
Bittman on our diets, our world, and out future
Dating during a recession
Entries Tagged as 'food politics'
Old Posts, Renewed
December 18th, 2009 No Comments
Tags: bittman · dating · ferdinand pecora · food politics · obama · recession · rich · speech
Pepsi Ads Revisited
June 11th, 2009 No Comments
Worth a look (and a thought). From Adbusters:
Tags: food politics
Most Dangerous Food Book on the Market
May 24th, 2009 No Comments
Who ever said green peas weren’t controversial?
Washington State University has removed, essentially banned, Michael Pollan’s Ominivore’s Dilemma from their reading list for incoming freshmen. They claim it has to do with the budget, but they already had 4,000 copies bought and ready to distribute.
Some people cry fowl (yes, I went there):
But some people on the [...]
Tags: food politics · michael pollan
Quick Meals and Obesity
May 6th, 2009 1 Comment
Quite possibly one of the most interesting graphs I have seen this year. From The NYT Economix blog:
Conclusion: When it comes to your meals, be European. Take your time, prepare rather than buy pre-made, and make eating a social event. (US and Mexico are just screaming for attention in this graph, aren’t they?)
Tags: Food · food politics · obesity
Bittman: Our Diets and Our Planet
May 3rd, 2009 No Comments
After the release of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, Fast Food Nation, and In Defense of Food, food politics has become an increasingly well-researched and popular topic. Assessing the context of our food and rethinking how we approach it has raised eyebrows and gained legions of converts within the [...]
Tags: food politics · mark bittman · michael pollan
