Taking over the blog

Let the script writing begin!!!

Meal Ideas

I would still like to have an afternoon snack or meal that we cook together. Any ideas about what foods and when? I probably won't be able to accomodate everyone because we all have different schedules, but I'll do my best. Please post your ideas here.

Last post :)

Define the perfect meal...what does that mean to you?

Learning something new

Michael Pollan relies on the skills of others to make his hunter/gatherer meal. Why is it that we often learn a skill best when someone (an expert in that area) teaches/shows us instead of watching someone on TV or reading a book about it?

If you're interested in learning how people in the Appalachian mountains survived by hunting and gathering, you should check out the Foxfire series of books.

Steer 234

Should Michael Pollan have saved Steer 234? Why or why not?

Hunting test required

Is a hunting test required in NC? Does anyone know?

Part IV The Do-It-Yourself Meal

Have you ever hunted or harvested anything that you later ate? Deer? Apples? Tomatoes? Please share your experiences here.

What's at the center?

Is food the center of our lives as Americans? If not, what is? Is there anything more crucial to our existence than food? If so, what?

Ch. 16 The Market

What do you think the term "clean food" means?

Ch. 15 The Slaughterhouse

Should we eat meat? Why or why not? If so, how should animals be slaughtered?

Ch. 14 The Animals

Why is it important to Salatin to honor the chicken's "chickenness"? How does this carry over to other animals on the farm?

Polyface Farm

What did you find most interesting about Polyface Farm?(Ch. 12) Did you disagree with any of the methods? Why is this type of farming so hard to find? Why is it more labor intensive for the farmer? Is it worth it?

Organic or Not?

Do you usually eat any organic food items? If so, what are they? They can be processed or unprocessed. What are some negative effects mentioned with organic farming?

Ch. 8 The Omnivore's Dilemma

What defines a family dinner? Do you think the decline of families eating together has had negative effects?

Fat From Corn

What are the major factors affecting teen obesity in America? How have the lives of teenagers changed in the last 50 years?

Cattle question

Does learning about Steer 534 change how you feel about eating beef? What rules (if any) do you think need to be in place in regard to cattle feed? How do you feel about the ingredients listed?

Corn...

Should corn be subsudized? Why or why not? What makes it so cheap to grow?

Down on the farm...

Think of all the domestic farm animals that you have had the opportunity to interact with. What species and what was that like? How does separation from animals change or alter our view of the meat we buy?

Diversity

Why is diversity so important to agriculture? Or is it? Check out this link to learn more about farm animals that are endangered of becoming extinct.

American Livestock Breeds Conservancy

http://www.albc-usa.org/

Corn Hybrids

How do you feel about farmers using hybrid plants? Do you think companies that create GMO (genetically modified organisms) should be allowed to patent their product? How does using hybrid plants hurt the variety of plant seeds that we have available?

              Do you think Hamburgers are BAD?
       Post why or why not in the comments.

Check out new blog...for those of you that like to bake

http://simpledessertsrthebest.blogspot.com/2010/03/simple-desserts-intro.html

Hey everybody

Hi all! You have not been abandoned so don't worry. There are several more people who want to read the book/join the blog. I am in the process of ordering more books. I know that some of you are already finished with the book, but try not to forget what you read :) I am fine with people posting relevant posts. Know that we will take this blog through at least the end of March.

I am reading one of Michael Pollan's other books In Defense of Food. He begins his book by discussing the different reasons that people eat. Why do you eat? Does this involve your family/friends? Does it serve a purpose other than just providing nutrients to your body?

Also, I am planning a simple foods cooking night for early April where those who are part of the blog will hang out at school and cook a meal together. Just know that this is in the works. It's optional for those that are interested. Talk to you soon!

Concerning posts

Recently Ms.Morrison hasn't been checking the blog, and there haven't been any new posts. I think Ms.Morrison would allow us create posts concerning nutrition topics ONLY that are informative, or a forum on nutrition. If you make a post, please keep it on topic(nothing about ninjas, Elmo, dancing chickens, etc.).


Sincerely,
Cookiez >_<

Ch. 1

What does it mean if a meal is industrial? What's the big deal with corn anyway? Anyone ever gone into a field and picked an ear of corn and cooked it that day? If so, what did you think?

PS Feel free to add your own questions that connect to part 1 :)

Welcome!

Welcome to Ms. Morrison's E/LA You Are What You Eat Nutrition Blog


First question,

We have just finished up Food Rules by Michael Pollan. What food rules are part of your family? (good or bad)