Food, Inc. on Oprah

Oh my gosh!  Did you see Oprah yesterday?  The topic of discussion was "Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?" and featured the documentary "Food, Inc.".  I was bursting at the seams since this is a subject I am passionate about and the reason I started this blog in the first place.  The quote I have posted on my youtube channel from Mark Bittman says essentially the same thing: eat real food!  I think Oprah will reach a few more people than I will so I was thrilled to see this idea of "back to basics" eating high-lighted.  A couple of great points, part of Michael Pollan's food rules, were my favourite part of the show, but the best one for me was Rule #39: Eat all the junk food you want, as long as you cook it yourself!  This is what I've been saying all along: it tastes better, you have all the control, and it's fun in the process.  Taking the time to make it yourself just adds to the pleasure and overall experience of food...real food!  Mr. Pollan summed it up in a few short words: "Eat real food, mostly plants, not too much".  I love it!  Hurray!  Check it out at Oprah.com.  Can you see me smiling? 

Comments

[Joe/USA/OHIO]

I have read his book: In Defense of Food.
Yes, your blog reflects a lot of the themes of the book. Rules are fine, but actually showing people how to cook from basic ingredients is even more important!

[Angie]

Thanks, Joe!