So, you think you're a foodie?

I'm a huge foodie - this is one of the areas in my portfolio of interests where I am an actual do-er and not just a fan or hanger-on. I love to cook and do it well and often. While riding the T, I read books - book on food from time to time. I read this book that changed the way I saw our whole food production process and what we eat. It is called The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollen. Anyone who is into food and cooking should read this. It starts of by examining Corn, just corn. And Pollen goes on to show how government policy, the rise of huge agribusinesses, and the fall of the individual farmer have lead to a corn-dominated processed food chain. The amount of products and food additives that come from corn is staggering and you'll really start to look at labels even more.
Although I already buy a lot of whole foods and do most of the prep work myself, I took a look at the "Mrs. Richardson's Hot Fudge" we had in our fridge (it is real good!) and was surprised by two things:
1) It had more than 3 ingredients

2) It had at least 4 corn-derivitives as ingredients

I think I'll just make my own genache from now on!

Pollen's real point is that we need to reconnect with our food and really examine what it is we are eating. There is too much to get into here, but it is a great read for anyone who loves to eat and wants to know a little more about the system behind all our food.