The Omnivore’s Dilemma

I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t yet read The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals(although it’s on my Christmas list!), but from what I hear, it’s a must-read for people concerned about how their food gets to the table. This Wednesday at UCDavis, you can see the author, UCBerkeley professor Michael Pollan, speak on a panel discussion, sign books, and then speak solo.
Pollan is also the author of The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World, an interesting take on how some plants have evolved to meet the needs of humans. His newest book takes apart four types of meals and follows the ingredients from production to plate. He looks at a fast-food meal, an organic meal from Whole Foods Market, a grass-fed chicken from a small farm, and a meal that Pollan hunts and gathers himself. Since the book publication, there has been an ongoing exchange between Pollan and Whole Foods CEO John Mackey on how his company sources their “organic” and “whole” foods. Interestingly, Whole Foods has recently committed to buying from local farmers in each of its markets.
Learn more tomorrow at Mondavi Center at UCDavis
4-5:30, panel discussion, FREE
5:30-6:15, book signing, FREE
8-9:30, Pollan solo talk, $19-$29 (50% discount for students & children)
Info: 866-754-2787 or 530-754-2787