Book Report: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
“Thoughtful, engrossing… you’re not likely to get a better explanation of exactly where food comes from.” – The New York Times Book Review
Book Report: The Third Plate
The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food
“Not since Michael Pollan has such a powerful storyteller emerged to reform American Food.” – The Washington Post
Have You Eaten?
Learning about the traditional Chinese greeting, 你吃了吗 (have you eaten?), gave me pause for thought. This greeting conveys the visceral importance of food, something which we often take for granted.
Tuesday Math
The Washington State University Bread Lab ponders the math associated with wheat production and wheat consumption.
Junk Food Science
You may be surprised at some things that interest food scientists, and how they are used to ensure maximum crave values in processed foods.
Whose Responsibility is it to Feed the World?
World hunger. Everyone supports the idea of ending world hunger. So, whose responsibility is it to feed the world?