Omnivore's Dilemma

I finally finished reading Michael Pollan's excellent new book The Omnivore's Dilemma. It tells the story of 4 meals: Modern Industrial, Industrial Organic, Non-Industrial Organic, and Hunter Gatherer, from their source to the plate. As always Pollan presents the spectrum of modern food issues in an accessible and entertaining way, especially since he is not coming at it from the perspective of an animal rights or organic activist (though he is definitely a food connoisseur). Anyone interested the relationship we have to our food (and really that should be everyone) should pick up this book. Look for it at your local library or independent bookstore.

And for more from Michael Pollan check out this PBS Frontline interview about modern meat production and his recent article on nutrition.