How we eat : the brave new world of food and drink
- New York Simon & Schuster 2023
- 237p.
1. Getting into supermarkets 2. The citified get countrified (and vice versa) 3. The supermarket of virtue 4. Yes, we have bananas 5. Coffee break 6. The supermarket of vice 7. A basil grows in Brooklyn 8. The supermarket of the future 9. Shopping with Marion 10. Drinking in America 11. Brave new eating
This book explores the transformation of our food system, from its origins to our consumption. The author reveals how our eating and drinking lives are evolving, highlighting the potential for better outcomes for ourselves, our children, and the planet. The book takes readers on a journey through New York City, Brooklyn, and the future of food. The author explores the farmer's markets, rooftop farms, and innovative grocery store strategies. It also explores the use of artificial light to grow food, a playbook developed by marijuana farmers. The book highlights how food intersects with various major challenges, from political and environmental to economic and racial, and invites readers to explore the market to discover more.