Movie Time

Has anyone seen Food Inc. yet? I've heard good reviews!

For us Boston Crows its playing at Kendall Square, Landmark and Coolidge Corner if anyone wants to join me!

I'll take my summer with a side of political turmoil

This was an interesting weekend that lacked the normalcy of weekends past. Sunny weather, goodbye parties, and a sighting of someone who looks like me reading the book I'm reading (In Defense of Food) on BART.

....and I feel asleep last night to a room of 3 boys trying to explain why they can't just get their hands to go through the table : /

Thanks Whiskey. More thanks to the Monks Kettle.

I don't know how I have let this place slip my sight until last night- I'm guessing it is because the average beer price is somewhere above $10. I suggest checking out the beer menu now so that when you(I'm looking at you crows and family members) come out to SF you know what you'll order before walking in the door!

Also of note- I saw several patrons ordering very large pretzels served with country mustard as their bar snack! I will defiantly check that out next time I go.


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On the food front I just made the delicious summer squash gratin c/o the New York Times, and, Wow. Wow. Wow, it was so delicious (gracias crow Vanessa). I used fontina and Parmesan, and ate it with a fresh salad and some yummy chopped peach.

Now I am off to try and make myself some smashing aprons! The fabric store by my house has incredible sales on dress fabrics...Polka dots and flowers anyone?

Politics of the Plate

If I can't be at home making or enjoying food, the next best thing in my eyes is to read about food. Flipping through recipes online is always fun, but isn't substantial enough to get me through a slow work day. That is when i discovered an insightful series in Gourmet Magazine called Politics of the Plate. Here are a few examples of stories they cover, but their full archive has almost 30 web pages for you to eat your heart out on.

Politics of the Plate: Humane Beings
Thanks to new regulations and consumer demand, the market for humanely raised animal products is about to take off.

Politics of the Plate: Irradiated Produce, and Safe Milk from Wal-Mart
At a congressional hearing on food safety, irradiated produce passes a taste test. Plus, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and other retailers move to carry rBST-free milk.

Politics of the Plate: “Natural” Lies
Basking in the “natural” marketing glow, manufacturers are slapping the word on just about everything.

Politics of the Plate: High-Mercury Corn Syrup
If you didn’t already avoid high-fructose corn syrup, here’s a good reason to start: Scientists have found mercury in the sweetener.

In addition to browsing the web there are some really interesting books out there that cover similar topics. Two of my favorite are:

If any readers know of some good books to keep a die-hard foodie entertained, please share!