Food Rules

Michael Pollan shares his rules for healthy living. Rule 1: "Eat food and avoid edible food-like substances". Food Rules - An Eater's Manual

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Michael Pollan wants Americans to recognize that cheap food comes with a high cost to their health and the environment. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Book Description:

A pocket compendium of food wisdom-from the author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food

Michael Pollan, our nation's most trusted resource for food-related issues, offers this indispensible guide for anyone concerned about health and food. Simple, sensible, and easy to use, Food Rules is a set of memorable rules for eating wisely, many drawn from a variety of ethnic or cultural traditions. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat-buffet, this handy, pocket-size resource is the perfect guide for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food we eat. BetterWorldBooks

Thanksgiving - To Eat Good Food

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We ate a lot of good home-cooked food and enjoyed quality time together as a family. We always fit in a game or two of "Grandma's International Rummy". Although Effie brought along their lovely collection of Christmas music,  14-month old Sephira was only interested in dancing to Etta James. We missed family that was unable to join us this year, but enjoyed our chats by phone. I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with friends and loved ones, and will share one of your favorite holiday recipes or traditions with me!

As usual, we cooked enough food to enjoy seconds, some thirds, another complete Thanksgiving meal the next day and leftovers for another week. I will be posting our family's favorites over the days and weeks ahead.

Our Family's Thanksgiving Menu:

• Roast Turkey Supreme
  
• Savory Chestnut Stuffing
• Mashed Potatoes & Pan-Gravy
  
• Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions
• Green Bean Casserole
  
• Sauteed Carrots & Parsnips
  
• Butternut & Acorn Squash Casserole
• Grandma's Cranberry Salad
• Raw Cranberry Relish
• Wine-Curried Fruit
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Did you know?   

USCB Fact: About 769,760 tons of green beans are produced for one of the most popular traditional Thanksgiving Day foods, green bean casserole.

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend and enjoy this video montage on the culture of food as seen in film titled "To eat good food is to be close to God". Thanks, Kate!

Note to vegetarians: there are scenes of meats being prepared and served in some of the film footage.