Friday, March 6, 2009

Food Movenments from Cook: I'm pissed off!!

I will start off by introducing myself as a recent culinary school graduate and NYC cook. I currently work at a 3 star Manhattan restaurant, and while enjoying cooking there is something inside me that still feels unfilled. I am, for the first time, living in a low income bracket and would like to make a difference. After reading books such as Omnivore's Dilemma and The Revolution will not be Microwaved, I have been inspired to either start or become involved in a food revolution and food activism, primarily pertaining to poor and underprivileged people. I would like people to join this movement to make a difference with me. As I realize that choosing food, for the lower class, is not a choice but a necessity, I realize that the Organic and Sustainable foods aren't really accessible because of the price to these people. This, in my opinion, needs to be looked at and changed. As American citizens, it is our right to a choice, and that is not Monsanto or Cargill, but which local farm that our ingredients are grown from with the absense of pesticides and Genetic Modifications. If this is an interest or if you are already in a grassroots movement please inform me to get involved.

2 comments:

  1. Christopher,
    Good for you! I am a friend of your Aunt Adeline's and Uncle Kevin. I have known you since you are small. Congratulations on your chefdom (is there such a word?) Maybe some day I will eat in your restaurant, you will have to let me know which one it is and where. Good luck with your food movement. I think it is a justifiable cause... Lisa

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  2. Chris,

    You should definitely get involved with the SlowFoodUSA organization based in Brooklyn and join your local chapter: http://www.slowfoodnyc.org/.
    I look forward to your posts and perspective on this very important issue.

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