Food Fight

Today seems to be a day of food… new research has been released, a new campaign has started because of Obama and I just learned there is a new documentary coming out.

If you have read my blog, even the smallest amount, you know I care about food. I think it is the cause of disease, poverty, corrupt government policy, and I can keep going on. I value what Michael Pollan and Alice Waters have to say. I encourage Farmer’s Markets and cooking at home.

I am excited that a new movie is coming soon called “Food Fight”

Here is the trailer:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkAALmty650]

And, HERE is a review from Tree Hugger.

I am trying to get information because I heard there were some screenings this week for Los Angeles folk. I will update when I can.

slow down, you move to fast

I really wanted to go to Slow Food Nation this weekend in San Francisco. But for whatever reasons, it just didn’t happen.

For those of you who don’t know, Slow Food Nation was created to organize the first-ever American collaborative gathering to unite the growing sustainable food movement and introduce thousands of people to food that is good, clean and fair. The organization is dedicated to creating a framework for deeper environmental connection to our food and aims to inspire and empower Americans to build a food system that is sustainable, healthy and delicious. It was started by Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse, in Berkeley, and one of the first US chefs to create a restaurant around sustainable eating.

If you have been a frequent reader to this site, then you know this cause is near and dear to my heart. One phenomenal thing that has come out of this event is the “Declaration for Healthy Food and Agriculture”. This is a twelve point plan for remaking the Federal Farm Bill. If you could take the time, I would love it if you could go here and sign it.

Something needs to be done about our current food crisis in this country. I feel this is an amazing first step.