I am a freshman at Cornell University and have started this blog for a class called "Having a Lot on our Plates: An Introduction to the Sociology of Food." Here I will post my reactions to the readings and pose questions to be discussed in class. Our materials consist of Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, Best Food Writing 2008 edited by Holly Hughes, and various other articles. I am very excited to learn more about why we eat what we eat and, more specifically, how our diets are influenced by society.
I have to admit, food is the best part of my day and I contemplate what I will be feasting on for lunch or dinner during classes when I should be taking notes. As an avid cook, I love to try new recipes and frequently browse Cooks Illustrated magazine in my spare time. (Recently I have made their Best Blueberry Muffins and Perfect Lemon Cookies which were both excellent!) I will end my first blog entry with a quote I find entertaining:
Avoid fruits and nuts. You are what you eat. ~Jim Davis
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