Comments on: Mantras on Food

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:52:03 +0000

I’m a huge fan of Michael Pollan, too. “Omnivore’s Dilemna” might be my favorite. A favorite quote of his went something like this, “If your grandmother wouldn’t recognize it as food, then don’t eat it!”

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:19:06 +0000

Hi Katie! I am curious about this book, for some reason I’ve heard about it several times lately. I also recently saw “Clean Food” in the bookstore, and I’m trying to get into the habit of cooking foods from plants (using the local farmer’s market more) and getting away from processed foods. Teri – I would like to read “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” too!

By: Juliette R.

Juliette R. — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:02:51 +0000

no recipes that involve more than 3 ingredients that I don’t already have on hand. and, in general, no recipes with huge lists of ingredients. They always end up frustrating me and turning me off to cooking for awhile, and then I’m tempted to go for processed or restaurant food that costs more financially and health-wise! I’ve learned my lessons!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:36:10 +0000

We’re eager (nervous!) to see Food, Inc, too.

And you’re so sweet, Christy.
Your rule of thumb is perfect, Amber. Of course, it’s probably easier said than always done with little kids in the house. Huge applause to you!

Katie

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:07:57 +0000

I love Michael Pollan, I was a huge fan of his book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma”.

My rule of thumb, which I don’t follow religiously but I’m getting better at, is to buy foods where the basic ingredients are easily recognizable. You know, like fruits, veggies, eggs, that sort of thing. Not so much anything that comes in ‘nugget’ form or neon colours. Because that doesn’t look so much like actual food.

By: christy

christy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:52:44 +0000

I love your dedication to your decision to eat vegetarian, and I love both of these quotes. And you do inspire me when I’m in the grocery. Remember last year I told you I threw out a lot of processed food – we still do look and buy more organic and less ingredients! You’re an inspiration yourself Katie!