Hmm. I'm a food chemist who watched as chefs congratulations themselves for discovering molecular gastronomy. I love what they did, it just wasn't that revolutionary.
As a outsider it was interesting to read about the problems outlined in "electrify everything." I know about the problems with the electrical company and the grid, but was not aware that America is perceived as perpetuating the problems instead of helping.
I agree that asking households to pay for new electric appliances is an unnecessary roadblock to adoption of renewable energy. That's true for me in Orlando too. I don't see a solution to that beyond an economic revolution and probably a political one as well. There's that R word again.
Thank you so for your comments around Chef’s Table, you’ve so well articulated how I’ve felt for a long time. Many food shows make the necessary seem unattainable and in so doing, they widen the already considerably large chasm between people and food.
Articles like this make me go yes! Yes! Yes! I have a chef-trained colleague who frequently drops the names of his chef friends and seem surprised by my blank expression. I don’t belittle their achievements, but don’t think they should be treated as idols either.
I often joke that, as a spouse and mom, I should have my face on the cover of a food magazine because making meals that manage to feed a family of 4, one of whom has a lactose intolerance, another with a disability that prevents her from chewing, is its own achievement.
Hmm. I'm a food chemist who watched as chefs congratulations themselves for discovering molecular gastronomy. I love what they did, it just wasn't that revolutionary.
As a outsider it was interesting to read about the problems outlined in "electrify everything." I know about the problems with the electrical company and the grid, but was not aware that America is perceived as perpetuating the problems instead of helping.
I agree that asking households to pay for new electric appliances is an unnecessary roadblock to adoption of renewable energy. That's true for me in Orlando too. I don't see a solution to that beyond an economic revolution and probably a political one as well. There's that R word again.
Alicia,
Thank you so for your comments around Chef’s Table, you’ve so well articulated how I’ve felt for a long time. Many food shows make the necessary seem unattainable and in so doing, they widen the already considerably large chasm between people and food.
Articles like this make me go yes! Yes! Yes! I have a chef-trained colleague who frequently drops the names of his chef friends and seem surprised by my blank expression. I don’t belittle their achievements, but don’t think they should be treated as idols either.
I often joke that, as a spouse and mom, I should have my face on the cover of a food magazine because making meals that manage to feed a family of 4, one of whom has a lactose intolerance, another with a disability that prevents her from chewing, is its own achievement.
I love vegan food but I hate foodie culture. I’m with your husband on those chef shows. Your writing is a sweet, sharp antidote.