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The Ethical Gourmet
More and more of us want to ensure that what we eat doesn’t deplete resources, cause animal or human suffering, or lead to pollution. And, at the same time, we also want delicious food! If you are concerned about the environment, but unsure how to make a difference, here is a handbook for finding and cooking environmentally friendly and ethically produced foods. Chef and e...more
Paperback, 368 pages
Published
June 2nd 2010
by Broadway
(first published June 13th 2006)
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We've been living with this book for the last couple of years, using it as a cookbook and reference guide. After reading Michael Pollan's 'The Omnivore's Dilemma,' I was finally moved to read 'The Ethical Gourmet' for real. Weinstein is a chef, not a journalist, and his prose can be didactic and bumpy, particularly in comparison to Pollan's personable, compelling style. Nonetheless, Weinstein is able to clearly and succinctly communicate many of the same ideas about responsible eating, good cook...more
I dont agree 100% with all of the authors views, but the recipes are good.
B Interesting book -- part cookbook, part foodie writing. Weinstein is a chef and talks abt his personal experiences as a chef, but also why eating sustainable and eco-friendly and humane food matters. As a vegetarian, I didn't read much of the book (geared towards those who eat creatures of the sea and animals), but some good info on what is the best to eat and why. He really puts his politics into play here; very interesting. The recipes...some of them are a little too complex for me or not wh...more
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Chef and environmentalist Jay Weinstein writes for those who care about both the well-being of the world and flavorful food, covering “when organics really matter, where to source humanely-raised meats and other ethically produced foods, and how to make choices with a clean conscience when dining out.” Plus recipes.
Great book exploring ethical options in the majority of the food groups (including meat). The author does an excellent job of giving the reader historical, political, and environmental background about the food we eat and buy. The book also includes recipes, and I found that to be a nice addition. Highly recommended!
It's a cookbook, a research piece, and inspirational journalism all in one. I love tracing the path of my food from the ground to the table and this book is great at taking me on that journey. If anyone is looking for a gift for the foodies in your life (and this is coming from one), this is an excellent one.
The prose has nothing on Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, but a helpful guide nonetheless to making ethical choices at the grocery store and when you're out to eat. The recipes look fabulous, but might be a little complicated for me...
Has an excellent recipe for homemade refried beans that taste just like the ones they make at good taquerias!
minervasowl
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I love good food, and I enjoy cooking, so I would like to learn more about where it is grown and how to get it.
Not as good as In Defense of Food or The Omnivore's Dilemma, but has great recipes.
I didn't learn a lot of new stuff in this book, but it was a good summary of the topic.
Good companion to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Lots of good recipes.
Nice book-pretty ok recipes
good for home concerned cook
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