There are a number of people who need to be credited with bringing the local and slow foods movement into the foreground. One of them is Michael Pollan, the author of In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, and Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual.
I devoured his first two books and felt strongly validated in my obsession with pure and simple foods. He recently was interviewed by Epicurious (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35218051/ns/today-today_food_and_wine/) and shared some tidbits from his new book, Food Rules. The article is titled: “How can Americans alter their eating habits?” The article is definitely worth a read. Two important items I want to share from the article are:
Epi: Do you have another food topic you're itching to write about?
MP: Yes, I want to write about cooking. My research has convinced me cooking is an important part of the solution. It's the only way to take back our diet from the big companies.
This is exactly my sentiment. The change in
Also, a few highlights from his Food Rules:
Michael’s Quirky Food Rules
Rule 20: It's not food if it arrived through the window of your car.
Rule 21: It's not food if it's called by the same name in every language (think Big Mac, Cheetos, or Pringles).
Rule 26: Drink the spinach water.
Rule 32: Don't overlook the oily little fishes.
Rule 36: Don't eat breakfast cereals that change the color of the milk.
Rule 57: Don't get your fuel from the same place your car does.
These are some rules to live by! If you have a chance, go to your library and get his first two books. They’ll change your thinking dramatically!
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