Oh Yeah? Eat This.

   I am not a foodie. In fact, I've spent many a hungover Sunday on my boyfriend's couch fighting over the last chicken McNugget.  But suddenly, in a city where a farmer's market peach costs as much as a small car, I'm beginning to understand the value in being one. It started with a few vegetarian meals expertly prepared from local, organic produce by a friend. Um, yes. Then, I randomly tasted a plout. Who knows what the hell a plout even is, let alone that it's one of the most delicious things you can put in your mouth? 

     Now, after reading Michael Pollan's ode to the slow food movement, In Defense of Food, I am born again. Filled with the stats, jargon and science that would normally have me clawing my eyes out, this book is page turner of the most compelling type. It's about food. Our food. The stuff that makes us grow and laugh and think. To say that it was eye-opening would not be saying enough. Read it and then go eat a carrot.

Comments

[Ursula Bamnolker]

I just found your blog and am going nuts...I don't have enough time to read all of these amazing posts. :) I too am a lover of color, cool wallpaper, green cool stuff, amazing design, Buenos Aires...so much good stuff here. I'll be back!

Ursula

[Claire]

Oooh - this is on my to read list? Have you read Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle?

[Veronica]

Not yet - I've hear of it but I'll have to move it up on the list. :)

[s.]

thanks for the recommendation...i saw this at the bookstore and thought about picking it up but thought "oh no, it will be boring"...but they way i eat really needs a make over so i think i will totally get it!

[Sarah]

This book changed my life. I'm glad to see it getting the attention it deserves.

[Charge Controller]

I can't wait to read this. My girlfriend and I have been vegan for about 3 years now. We always appreciate good info on food, especially veggies! We went vegan after reading "Making Kind Choices" by Ingrid Newkirk