How did ethics become a staple of contemporary food writing?
This essay explores the relationship between the mainstream media and food writers. Mainstream newspapers, in particular, know their readers expect them to report on the political and ethical implications of food and to track trends relating to food. The essay examines the history of food writing and offers discussions about topics such as organic farming, local markets, and food miles. The essay also discusses issues in the books “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals” by Micheal Pollan, “Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future” by Bill McKibben, and “Swimming in Circles: Aquaculture and the End of Wild Oceans” by Paul Molyneaux.
