Mostly food. Always delicious.
The above video is obviously a parody, but it’s still nice to remember that us “well-behaved” women have come a long way … so, here’s to all of my favorite well-behaved women!
Okay … I think we all know how this blogging thing goes; some days, the words just flow, other days, they don’t. Some days, you’re a writing machine; other days, you’re not. Today is one of those days.
But, never fear, intrepid readers of Adventures in Eating Locally … I have something better than words … video!
(No, not video of me; trust me … no one wants to see that.)
Michael Pollan, one of the best-known names in food-related issues, recently published a new book about health and food. Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual is a set of memorable ideas for eating wisely. Many of them are drawn from a variety of ethnic or cultural traditions. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat buffet, this handy, pocket-size resource is for people who would like to become more mindful of what they are eating.
In this video, Pollan talks about why people are confused about food, why you shouldn’t buy ‘nonfat’ or ‘lite’, his rules for finding real food, and what food marketers are saying about him.
The video is a little over an hour, but it’s well worth your time. Oh yeah, here are my favorite food rules from Pollan:
#19 If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t.
#39 Eat all the junk food you want as long as you cook it yourself.
#64: Break the rules once in a while.
Chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin fame has launched his own website, chock full of cooking videos for simple and delicious things you can make … in a toaster oven.
Check it out.
Al Gore’s challenge to repower America … watch it here:
“There are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger. In such moments, we are called upon to move quickly and boldly to shake off complacency, throw aside old habits and rise, clear-eyed and alert, to the necessity of big changes. Those who, for whatever reason, refuse to do their part must either be persuaded to join the effort or asked to step aside. This is such a moment. The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk. And even more—if more should be required—the future of human civilization is at stake.” — Al Gore
