Food Is Awesome

In June of 2008, Neil Pasricha launched his 1000 Awesome Things website.  I, along with much of the internet addicted world, was turned onto his site soon thereafter.  The backstory and premise is this: Neil was reeling in the after effects of some serious emotional gut punches.  Rather than wallow in his sorrow any more …

Forget Julie Powell’s Julie And Julia – Bring On Cleaving

There … I’ve done it.  Or in this case, I’m doing it.  I’m giving in to the utter disdain I have for mentioning anything about Julie Powell, that book, her blog, or that damn movie.  I’ll admit – this disdain comes from a complete and total place of ignorance.  I don’t much get the underlying …

More Free Foodie Books (Fast Food Nation And Food, Inc.) [Comment Contest]

Alright ya’ll, while the emails are still coming in from last Friday’s post, I thought I’d do something a little different to get the rest of the books out the door.  All you have to do here is post a comment that talks about your favorite “____” here in the ATL.  Be it your favorite …

Win Free Copies Of Food, Inc. And Fast Food Nation [Buddhaway]

Alright ladies and germs… it’s time for another little thank you.  This one comes courtesy of the peeps at Magnolia Pictures)!  On the heels of the release of the Food Inc documentary, I’ve scored five copies each of both Food Inc. by Karl Weber (otherwise known as Food Inc.: A Participant Guide: How Industrial Food …

Start Thinking About What You Eat: Ted And Mark Bittman

Seriously people … TED is the best.  I freaking love TED and think TED IS THE GREATEST!!!  Forget YouTube, FunnyorDie.com, or even liveleak.com … TED is where it’s at.  The site is home to some of the most inspirational, inventive, and funny videos you’ll find anywhere.  Okay – enough love and now the foodie tie …

Mark Bittman Takes On The Colbert Nation

Tuesday night was a double dip of pleasure for me.  Not only did I get my fix of The Colbert Report, but, Stephen was kind enough to have a foodie themed interview.  Mark Bittman, a blogger on NYTimes.com, author, and socially conscious cook, talked with Colbert about “eating without thinking.” It’s always funny to see …