Daisy:
In this society, we value speed, convenience and value. So it's no wonder that the majority of our diet consists of food that is nicely preserved for us, dishes that we can just heat up instantly. We don't have to worry about prepping anything. In fact, we don't even have to go near a stove. We can simply get in our cars, go through a McDonalds' drive-thru and buy ourselves a satisfying meal for dirt cheap, without even having to put one foot on the pavement.
Brenan:
It's interesting to see the difference in my own views since going to Culinary school and since reading this book. I used to be one of the people Daisy is referring to, always interested in speed, convenience, and value. Somewhere along the line, (quite possibly on a line) my values changed and I started to see food as more than just something we eat. I started to view food as a metaphor for life. Enjoy it, however long it may take to create it, and realistically, good food is expensive, and if it's not expensive, it is time consuming to make yourself. I have come to accept this fact.
My values now aren't the same as the values Daisy is speaking of, but I believe food has changed my values. I hope that this book will make people look at food lke i do.
I agree with Daisy's point, and I definitely believe the way we eat reflects our collective values.
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