the DEATH/LIFE of FOOD
As much as we might pretend otherwise, our meals don’t end at the dinner table with a clean plate, but rather a few hours later (depending on the vigor of one’s metabolism and bowels) sitting on the toilet bowl. It
the DEATH/LIFE of FOOD
As much as we might pretend otherwise, our meals don’t end at the dinner table with a clean plate, but rather a few hours later (depending on the vigor of one’s metabolism and bowels) sitting on the toilet bowl. It
the ESSENTIAL HISTORY of FOOD pt 2
Yesterday I was reviewing my notes on principles of social change and on number eight of the list I wrote, “history is essential.” Boy, after spending the last two weeks studying the history of humans and their food, this statement
the ESSENTIAL HISTORY of FOOD pt 2
Yesterday I was reviewing my notes on principles of social change and on number eight of the list I wrote, “history is essential.” Boy, after spending the last two weeks studying the history of humans and their food, this statement
the HISTORY of FOOD (pt #1)
The more I’ve learned about the role food plays in our lives the more confounding it becomes that we so often disregard it as anything of real value. In the five pillars of our survival – air, water, food, clothing,
the HISTORY of FOOD (pt #1)
The more I’ve learned about the role food plays in our lives the more confounding it becomes that we so often disregard it as anything of real value. In the five pillars of our survival – air, water, food, clothing,
the CREEDS of FOOD
That video needed no introduction, such is its genius. Full disclosure: I’ve been that person. So earnest in my effort to be a good, responsible consumer. And so annoying. In the years I’ve been involved with the “food movement,” I’ve
the CREEDS of FOOD
That video needed no introduction, such is its genius. Full disclosure: I’ve been that person. So earnest in my effort to be a good, responsible consumer. And so annoying. In the years I’ve been involved with the “food movement,” I’ve
a CLEAN PLATE for MORE FOOD
Dear faithful blog readers, So what the heck happened? Where did I go? What about the new cool blog? Well, my friends, I let a lot of other things become more important than my commitment to the blog. Some of
a CLEAN PLATE for MORE FOOD
Dear faithful blog readers, So what the heck happened? Where did I go? What about the new cool blog? Well, my friends, I let a lot of other things become more important than my commitment to the blog. Some of
MONKEY MIND of FOOD
About a month ago, my partner and I were watching a TED Talk about wiring the brain for happiness. The scientist spoke about the impact of our success driven culture, making happiness an impossible and unattainable goal. I can
MONKEY MIND of FOOD
About a month ago, my partner and I were watching a TED Talk about wiring the brain for happiness. The scientist spoke about the impact of our success driven culture, making happiness an impossible and unattainable goal. I can
the SOURCE of FOOD- podcast!
Welcome to the first podcast of the SOF blog. Expect more and expect to be able to download from iTunes! Eventually! (One step at a time people.) For our first podcast (and with a part two to follow in a
the SOURCE of FOOD- podcast!
Welcome to the first podcast of the SOF blog. Expect more and expect to be able to download from iTunes! Eventually! (One step at a time people.) For our first podcast (and with a part two to follow in a
the ENCHANTMENT of FOOD
Agricultural scientist Wes Jackson is a fan of ignorance. Seems a bit strange, that a scientist would say such a thing. But Jackson thinks it’s a logical to assume ignorance. He wrote: “Since we’re billions of times more ignorant than
the ENCHANTMENT of FOOD
Agricultural scientist Wes Jackson is a fan of ignorance. Seems a bit strange, that a scientist would say such a thing. But Jackson thinks it’s a logical to assume ignorance. He wrote: “Since we’re billions of times more ignorant than
the SURPRISE of FOOD
Recently, I was listening to an interview of Majora Carter, an environmental justice advocate, radio host and over all woman extraordinaire. She said when she first started working for sustainability, she didn’t really think her work was a moral issue,
the SURPRISE of FOOD
Recently, I was listening to an interview of Majora Carter, an environmental justice advocate, radio host and over all woman extraordinaire. She said when she first started working for sustainability, she didn’t really think her work was a moral issue,
the GOLDEN RULE of FOOD
So I’m sure you’ve heard it- “Do unto others has you have them do unto you.” Religious scholar Karen Armstrong based her TED award winning Charter for Compassion- on this very idea. I’ll let you hear her explain it a
the GOLDEN RULE of FOOD
So I’m sure you’ve heard it- “Do unto others has you have them do unto you.” Religious scholar Karen Armstrong based her TED award winning Charter for Compassion- on this very idea. I’ll let you hear her explain it a
the SALVATION of FOOD 