I'm a vegetarian. I wasn't always and I admit I still miss beef jerky and roast beef, but after reading Eating Animals and The Food Revolution, I knew I couldn't do it anymore. I could give you a list of emotional arguments about why I made this choice but as a fan of the mantra facts, not feelings, I'll encourage you to read The Humane Economy, instead. Because The Humane … [Read more...]
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer (Book Review)
I've been reading a fair amount of food books lately now that I'm doing the vegetarian thing, but Eating Animals is at the top of almost every "Top Books for Vegetarians" list. Now that I've finished it, I can understand why. The book is a poignant memoir by a man who faced the reality of where his food comes from upon learning that he is going to be a father. This was my first … [Read more...]
Revolutionize How You Think About Food (Book Review)
Last week I talked about my new identity as a vegetarian. It started out as a month-long challenge but after reading THIS book, I've decided to do it for life. The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World, which was written by the heir to the Baskin Robbins throne who threw it all away for a healthier life, covers a lot of topics: food, health, … [Read more...]