In the amount of time it takes to microwave a TV dinner, you can put something much tastier on the table, I promise. Michael Pollan amountdinnermicrowave Change image and share on social
Anyway, in my writing I've always been interested in finding places to stand, and I've found it very useful to have a direct experience of what I'm writing about. Michael Pollan directexperiencefind Change image and share on social
When you realize the real pleasure in food comes in the first couple bites, and it diminishes thereafter, that's a kind of reminder to focus on the experience, enjoy those first bites, and as you get into the 20th bite, you're talking calories and not pleasure. Michael Pollan 20thbitecalorie share on social
Raw foodists are kind of paddling upstream against evolution. The only reason they can do it, and they don't all keel over, is that they are using blenders. They're very Cuisinart-dependent. Michael Pollan blendercuisinartdependent Change image and share on social
I think the most important thing we can teach our kids for their long-term health and happiness is how to cook. Michael Pollan cookhappinesshealth Change image and share on social
The big journals and Nobel laureates are the equivalent of Congressional leaders in science journalism. Michael Pollan bigcongressionalequivalent Change image and share on social
Soon after the inauguration, the Obamas gave Big Food a case of heartburn when, in the spring of 2009, Michelle Obama planted an organic vegetable garden on the White House lawn, a symbolic but nevertheless powerful act that thrilled the food movement. Michael Pollan actbigcase share on social
You look how much sugar is in a typical supermarket loaf of bread: it's a lot of sugar. It's just become one of those sugar delivery systems in our food economy. Michael Pollan breaddeliveryeconomy Change image and share on social
A growing and increasingly influential movement of philosophers, ethicists, law professors and activists are convinced that the great moral struggle of our time will be for the rights of animals. Michael Pollan activistanimalconvince Change image and share on social
I probably spend more on food than a lot of people, and I feel good about the whole food chain I'm supporting when I'm doing it. But even I have to remind myself. I'm always complaining about the prices at the farmer's market. Michael Pollan chaincomplainfarmer share on social
