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Monthly Archives: November 2011
The Omnivore’s Dilemma Reflection
In the other part of Michael Pollan’s book, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma”, Pollan examines at length the widespread use of corn in the United States. Pollan basically describes that almost everything we eat or use is made out of corn. Well, … Continue reading
Fieldwork: Bottom Dollar Reflection
On Friday, November 18, 2011, at 12:00 pm, our class visited the Bottom Dollar grocery store located along Route 1 in Fredericksburg, VA. The weather was an unusually warm mid-November day, with temperatures in the 60′s, mostly sunny skies, and … Continue reading
Banana Cultures Reflection
In his book, “Banana Cultures”, historian John Soluri discusses the agricultural banana industry in Honduras and how the United States had an effect on it. One thing Soluri discussed at length was the role of women in the banana industry. … Continue reading
Chicken Reflection
In Chicken: The Dangerous Transformation of America’s Food, author and anthropologist Steve Striffler discusses the history of how the chicken industry came to be as it is today, and the atrocities behind mass chicken processing. This book is crazy and … Continue reading
Food Journal 11/4/11
Like the last food journal, I drink water periodically throughout the day and during meals. If I did not drink water, I have noted. Sunday 10:00 - Sausage, Taters, French Toast, Pineapple, Mini Oreos, Turkey, Roast Beef, Gravy, and Orange Juice. … Continue reading
