I'm not ashamed to admit that sometimes I do eat bad food. But I also know full well what I'm eating, that it isn't good for me and I'd feel much better later if I ate good food. So my number #1 reason for eating bad for is because it tastes good, followed by the feeling that since I eat what I should most of the time, I deserve a treat.
As much as I love the foods I get from my local farmers at the farmers market and even as much as I enjoy taking the (little) extra time it takes to prepare, I will also acknowledge that it is unlikely I'll completely give up bad food. Moderation, everything in moderation.
I wish Jamie Oliver had dealt with many of the points you raise here. Namely, that good food does take time (remember the mother with the deep fryer on her counter?), and it does cost more. That scene in Food Inc. was the most heartbreaking to me, and I was sorry Oliver didn't address it, as there had to be someone in Huntington that faced that quandary.
Was Barth wearing anything else, or just a froth? I hope he puts on another layer when he shows up in MY yard.
You're right, of course (about everything? Probably) - it does boil down to the kind of society we want to live in, but it turns out that many of the people who suffer most in the systems we've got aren't the ones who've designed it at all. I'm glad that people are afraid, and I'm glad to be part of a community that tries to give voice to folks who don't have one.
An interesting post. I didn't even know there was a Kellogg Food and Community meeting until Barth Anderson showed up in my yard in a froth.
Doesn't it all boil down to the kind of society that we want to live in ?
Systems work the way they are designed. Our current food and economic system only values whatever is cheap. That leads to exploitation of people and our environment. Injustice is an outcome of the values of the system. You can decide to be a part of the system or not.
It really is just exactly like Don Wyse said "Do you believe in this or not ?"
Loved your comment.. "One of my all-time favorite grilled dishes is marinated mushrooms on skewers. Coupled with a hearty steak (grass fed and locally raised, of course) you get a delicious meal and one satisfied belly". I love mushrooms too; and I could almost smell the mushrooms and steak cooking. I know the feeling of a satisfied belly afterward. Of course a good glass of wine would be the icing and we all have our favorites. I look forward to reading your great articles!
Shari, I know it's sacrilege, but that doesn't mean it's not true! I have two active boys, 4 and 6. The greatest gift I can get is peace and quiet, since it's in short supply. I asked for breakfast in bed on my birthday, earlier this year, after we'd had a family snuggle. The boys were utterly baffled at the concept. Yet I thoroughly enjoyed eating and reading in the quiet comfort of my own bed. To each her own!
I'm pretty sure that what I
I'm pretty sure that what I consider bad, the both of you would, too. Anyone up for Taco H, doughnuts or a bag of dill pickle potato chips?
This is hysterical! What is
This is hysterical! What is it with one kid having to be the syrup police? Enjoy your day!
Thanks Amy and Kris. Hey
Thanks Amy and Kris. Hey Kris, I'll bet we've all got pretty different ideas on what bad food is, don't you think?
I'm not ashamed to admit that
I'm not ashamed to admit that sometimes I do eat bad food. But I also know full well what I'm eating, that it isn't good for me and I'd feel much better later if I ate good food. So my number #1 reason for eating bad for is because it tastes good, followed by the feeling that since I eat what I should most of the time, I deserve a treat.
As much as I love the foods I get from my local farmers at the farmers market and even as much as I enjoy taking the (little) extra time it takes to prepare, I will also acknowledge that it is unlikely I'll completely give up bad food. Moderation, everything in moderation.
I wish Jamie Oliver had dealt
I wish Jamie Oliver had dealt with many of the points you raise here. Namely, that good food does take time (remember the mother with the deep fryer on her counter?), and it does cost more. That scene in Food Inc. was the most heartbreaking to me, and I was sorry Oliver didn't address it, as there had to be someone in Huntington that faced that quandary.
Thanks Greg, Was Barth
Thanks Greg,
Was Barth wearing anything else, or just a froth? I hope he puts on another layer when he shows up in MY yard.
You're right, of course (about everything? Probably) - it does boil down to the kind of society we want to live in, but it turns out that many of the people who suffer most in the systems we've got aren't the ones who've designed it at all. I'm glad that people are afraid, and I'm glad to be part of a community that tries to give voice to folks who don't have one.
It's time to design some new systems.
-Lee
An interesting post. I didn't
An interesting post. I didn't even know there was a Kellogg Food and Community meeting until Barth Anderson showed up in my yard in a froth.
Doesn't it all boil down to the kind of society that we want to live in ?
Systems work the way they are designed. Our current food and economic system only values whatever is cheap. That leads to exploitation of people and our environment. Injustice is an outcome of the values of the system. You can decide to be a part of the system or not.
It really is just exactly like Don Wyse said "Do you believe in this or not ?"
Some people are very afraid.
Greg
Riverbend Farm
Angga, here is who to
Angga, here is who to contact:
The company name is Tira Marta; they are in Jakarta.
The contact is Jon Mogk -- 612-839-5879.
(Thanks to Penni Rubin from Lakewinds for the information!)
Loved your comment.. "One of
Loved your comment.. "One of my all-time favorite grilled dishes is marinated mushrooms on skewers. Coupled with a hearty steak (grass fed and locally raised, of course) you get a delicious meal and one satisfied belly". I love mushrooms too; and I could almost smell the mushrooms and steak cooking. I know the feeling of a satisfied belly afterward. Of course a good glass of wine would be the icing and we all have our favorites. I look forward to reading your great articles!
Shari, I know it's sacrilege,
Shari, I know it's sacrilege, but that doesn't mean it's not true! I have two active boys, 4 and 6. The greatest gift I can get is peace and quiet, since it's in short supply. I asked for breakfast in bed on my birthday, earlier this year, after we'd had a family snuggle. The boys were utterly baffled at the concept. Yet I thoroughly enjoyed eating and reading in the quiet comfort of my own bed. To each her own!