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The Omnivore’s Dilemma Organic Reflection
This week’s reading was very personal to me because organic foods are a very important part of my life. Growing up my parents rarely bought anything that wasn’t “organic” for dinner, and reading this section and seeing where these foods … Continue reading
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
Silent Spring Reflection
This was a very interesting read mostly for two reasons. Number one: I had never known where or how the global environment movement really got started. Number two: it was cool to see the perspectives, thoughts, and situations going on … Continue reading
I Love Vickie Shufer
Last Tuesday, our class had the privilege to see the American author and survival expert Vickie Shufer. My first reaction of Vickie Shufer was that she is very energetic and passionate about her work. Shufer informed us of all the … Continue reading
School Lunch Politics Reflection
In her book, “School Lunch Politics”, Susan Levine analyzes the relationships of school lunches to American culture, politics, and economic standing. It was really interesting to see how school lunches were impacted so profoundly by the economic standing and current … Continue reading
The Omnivore’s Dilemma Reflection
In my opinion, The Omnivore’s Dilemma is definitely the most interesting and unique book we have read so far. Published in 2006, the last few chapters of The Omnivore’s Dilemma look at the author’s, Michael Pollan, search to prepare a … Continue reading
