People are moving back to making their own foods, by which I mean making their own breads, their own sauces, etc. and away from conveniences in a can. Of course, it takes more time and effort, but I think the result is noticeable. Also, if cooking is viewed more as an art and a fun experience, rather than a means to an end (of stuffing one's stomach), then the time is well-spent.
Of course, I still support cooking food and find the raw movement to be an odd outlier that I think will probably not catch on in any meaningful way. The same goes with vegan eating.
I don't even support vegetarian eating per se; I like my meat and see nothing wrong with it, but I DO think that eating meat should be done responsibly. This means that you recognize that something was killed for your nutrition, so you avoid throwing meat away. If that means buying less or going to the store every day, so be it. I also think that responsible meat-eating means eating grass-fed cattle, free-range chickens and other "natural" meats, as well as humane and hygienic slaughter techniques. This means that we treat the animals with a modicum of decency - animal cruelty is reprehensible.
I think that in the future, society will move to this standard, but I don't think we'll ever see vegetarianism as a predominant way of life because even in societies where it has been encouraged strongly for religious and health reasons for centuries, it doesn't predominate.
Of course, I still support cooking food and find the raw movement to be an odd outlier that I think will probably not catch on in any meaningful way. The same goes with vegan eating.
I don't even support vegetarian eating per se; I like my meat and see nothing wrong with it, but I DO think that eating meat should be done responsibly. This means that you recognize that something was killed for your nutrition, so you avoid throwing meat away. If that means buying less or going to the store every day, so be it. I also think that responsible meat-eating means eating grass-fed cattle, free-range chickens and other "natural" meats, as well as humane and hygienic slaughter techniques. This means that we treat the animals with a modicum of decency - animal cruelty is reprehensible.
I think that in the future, society will move to this standard, but I don't think we'll ever see vegetarianism as a predominant way of life because even in societies where it has been encouraged strongly for religious and health reasons for centuries, it doesn't predominate.
Political correctness is the pettiest form of casuistry.
ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius
Ummaka qinnassa nīk!
*MySmiley*
ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius
Ummaka qinnassa nīk!
*MySmiley*
RAFO is not your blog.
- 01/06/2010 11:50:14 PM
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I chipped my nail polish
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- 02/06/2010 12:13:59 AM
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- 02/06/2010 12:13:59 AM
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My advice: wipe your behind with less vigor next time.
- 02/06/2010 12:15:21 AM
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Hey! I use corn cobs!
- 02/06/2010 12:18:30 AM
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- 02/06/2010 12:18:30 AM
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blog this
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- 02/06/2010 12:15:01 AM
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- 02/06/2010 12:15:01 AM
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"World, I can't wait to tell you!"
- 02/06/2010 12:18:22 AM
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Re: "World, I can't wait to tell you!"
- 02/06/2010 01:06:33 AM
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yes
- 02/06/2010 01:10:05 AM
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You're even sicker than me!
- 02/06/2010 01:14:52 AM
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He's disgusting
- 02/06/2010 01:20:42 AM
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I have it on good authority that Susan is even sicker than he is!
- 02/06/2010 01:22:15 AM
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Re: I have it on good authority that Susan is even sicker than he is!
- 02/06/2010 01:41:27 AM
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I have it on good authority that they changed the lyrics so as not to hurt your feelings.
- 02/06/2010 01:51:07 AM
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Oh jesus. I've never heard that phrase before.
- 02/06/2010 01:14:02 AM
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Lies! I refuse to believe you're that innocent. *NM*
- 02/06/2010 01:42:08 AM
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but noone responds to my facebook posts
- 02/06/2010 12:23:02 AM
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But to follow you on Twitter or Facebook, I have to choose to do so.
- 02/06/2010 12:28:42 AM
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Re: But to follow you on Twitter or Facebook, I have to choose to do so.
- 02/06/2010 12:37:56 AM
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At what point does visiting this website become the internet version of necrophilia?
- 02/06/2010 01:56:43 AM
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The solution is at our fingertips.
- 02/06/2010 02:19:13 AM
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The biggest flaw is that Ben kept the divisions that Mike used to kill his own website.
- 02/06/2010 02:01:10 PM
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I understand the desire to have some boards separate from others, but I agree with you.
- 02/06/2010 04:48:05 PM
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The way I heard it it wasn't the WoTMB that wanted the split.
- 02/06/2010 04:59:58 PM
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"Death throes", not "death throws"
- 02/06/2010 11:44:27 PM
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Ad nauseam is one I'll completely agree about you correcting me on.
- 03/06/2010 01:44:07 AM
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I think there's a bigger flaw than that
- 04/06/2010 06:25:27 AM
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Suggestions are more than welcome.
- 04/06/2010 09:47:30 AM
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- 04/06/2010 09:47:30 AM
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SEO alone isn't an answer.
- 04/06/2010 11:51:49 AM
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SEO?
- 04/06/2010 05:31:38 PM
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Search engine optimization - had to look it up too.
- 04/06/2010 06:48:18 PM
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Ah
- 04/06/2010 07:11:05 PM
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You are all very blog-centric
- 04/06/2010 10:18:18 PM
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Don't let the door hit you on the way out
- 02/06/2010 07:06:50 PM
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He's never said he was leaving.
- 03/06/2010 01:37:27 AM
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Well, Jens, at least you're transparent in your "admin" efforts. I laud you for that. *NM*
- 03/06/2010 01:46:18 PM
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Gee how'd I know you'd show up.
- 03/06/2010 09:08:14 PM
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I am pleased you follow my posts so closely.
- 03/06/2010 11:31:16 PM
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I'm making fajitas tonight, and a soup tomorrow. And then I'm going to poop.
- 02/06/2010 04:08:34 PM
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Probably me.
- 02/06/2010 05:21:23 PM
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Absolutely not!
- 02/06/2010 06:39:49 PM
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Oh my -
- 02/06/2010 07:56:28 PM
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We still don't have a winner here
- 02/06/2010 07:57:25 PM
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I've known since the beginning, but ladies are tactful. Or something.
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- 02/06/2010 08:08:01 PM
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- 02/06/2010 08:08:01 PM
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I think I know who it is too. But I'm thinking of a female... *NM*
- 02/06/2010 11:24:19 PM
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Maybe the person was female. Greg seems to think so.
- 02/06/2010 11:45:18 PM
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OMG
- 03/06/2010 05:00:27 AM
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- 03/06/2010 05:31:29 AM
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- 03/06/2010 05:31:29 AM
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That sounds delicious. If you ever need a place and audience to cook for. . .
- 03/06/2010 07:04:17 PM
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- 03/06/2010 07:04:17 PM
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I like many of the trends in food today.
- 03/06/2010 08:54:20 PM
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Re: I like many of the trends in food today.
- 03/06/2010 09:41:17 PM
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I'd want to see scientific studies before endorsing a particular diet. The placebo effect is strong
- 04/06/2010 12:51:11 AM
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I can only stand you when you're wearing a paper bag over your head. *NM*
- 02/06/2010 07:07:42 PM
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