After much ado about converting the White House lawn to an organic garden; a sustainable foodie outcry for a new breed of White House chef, led by Alice Waters; and a call among devoted fans for Michael Pollan to lead our nation as Secretary of Agriculture, it is safe to say that one week intoRead More
Other Things I’d Like to Vote For
November 4, 2008 • 2 Comments
I’ve managed to live in two of the few states that put propositions on the November ballot. With confusing wording and lengthy legalese, it can leave even the most informed citizen baffled. Let alone your average Joe. (Plumber or not.) Californians today cast their vote for a wide range of topics, from constitutional amendments aboutRead More
School Lunch Reform and Victory Gardens
October 15, 2008 • 3 Comments
“Changing the food culture must begin with our children”, writes Michael Pollan, in his article “Farmer In Chief”, which appeared in Sunday’s New York Times’ Magazine. Using his typical compelling and poignant prose, Pollan implores our future president-elect to direct his energies towards our nation’s rapidly deteriorating food system. If the man sworn in nextRead More