Karl S. - Have you read "Omnivore's Desire" yet? I’ve just bought it because I enjoyed “Botany of Desire” so much. I look forward to a thought-provoking read. Very timely topic, especially after George... (4 replies, last updated by toodie jane April 15, 2006)

Is there anybody in the Somerville/Cambridge area interested in “eating off the grid”? I am looking to make connections with local folks for group orders at local sustainable farms. New to the game. Any advice would... (5 replies, last updated by Allstonian February 3, 2008)

Michael Pollan was on Martha the other day and mentioned that he had done a revised version aimed at children, on the theory that explaining to them how their favorite foods are produced might turn them off chicken nuggets and... (2 replies, last updated by greygarious October 26, 2009)

We just got our mail from yesterday and in the bundle was the latest issue of Mother Jones. Funny – the cover story is an excerpt from The Omnivore's Dilemma. Lots of cool pictures of Joel Salatin’s beyond organic... (42 replies, last updated by Morton the Mousse April 26, 2008)

is Atlantic (farmed), and I won’t touch that. Otherwise, organic/free range meat is usually found only at really high-end places. I read Omnivore's Dilemma, also, and try to shop as local and non-factory as possible. In... (7 replies, last updated by FatMess March 23, 2007)

Between Omnivore's Dilemma and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, OD is definitely a more enjoyable and informative read. I liked AVM too but not nearly as much. Haven’t read In Defense of Food, but I have read most of... (5 replies, last updated by Buckethead July 30, 2008)

thanks for the tip! i adore both ‘the botany of desire’ and 'omnivore's dilemma' and think he’s an incredible writer. i’ll be there! (4 replies, last updated by Atomica November 17, 2006)

I have been wondering if local Chowhounders have switched or considered changing their shopping and or consumption practices after reading Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore's Dilemma. I have been buying more from local organic... (31 replies, last updated by Rubee October 20, 2007)

. How do you say “Oh we eat hot dogs, just not THOSE hot dogs”? The omnivore's dilemma can be tricky. (31 replies, last updated by christas May 27, 2007)

If you’re going to let a book dictate your dietary restrictions, you ought to read something more objective and balanced than Fast Food Nation. I highly recommend The Omnivore Dilemma by Michael Pollan. It is possible to... (23 replies, last updated by LBeff February 6, 2007)

omnivore, and I cook accordingly. I have friends on the stupid Atkins diet, and when they come for dinner, they know they’re going to veer off into at least a few carbs. I always ask newcomers if they have any allergies or... (17 replies, last updated by micah October 27, 2004)

i have just finished reading omnivore's dilemma and was inspired by the story of polyface farms in virginia. would love to locate an outfit in southern california who might raise poultry, pork, and beef with the same dedication... (0 replies, last updated by karnow May 24, 2007)

I just finished THE OMNIVORE’S DILEMMA and I’m looking to try restaurants that use local vegetables and meats. Somehow sustainable food usually means vegetarianism, but I’m a big meat eater and I’m hoping for suggestions as to... (3 replies, last updated by kathryn November 7, 2007)

I was recently interested in Charlottesville cuisine not just because it’s the place where Thomas Jefferson grew the first U.S. broccoli, but also because the town’s restaurants serve as a throughput for Polyface... (1 reply, last updated by FoodFuser December 15, 2006)

: The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. A fantastic, eye opening, dare I say life-changing read! http://www.buylocalpa.org/index.php?region=4 http://www.glensidefarmersmarket.org/ http://www.tussocksedgefarm.com/... (2 replies, last updated by JCap August 17, 2006)