As a Canadian I suffer from the cultural embargo that the US has put on us and
many other countries. I’ve posted this video to show a recent way I found around it.
enjoy….

I’ve always had a pet peeve with the way PETA acts. I think most of their tactics make vegans feel smug about themselves but don’t do a great job of getting the average persons support. I don’t think the everyday person would look at an average graphic PETA stunt and feel informed and change their behavior.

Recently I’ve seen a few things that I think could have an effect. 

First is The River Cottage, a freaking great show where the host brings a group of people each week to his cottage. Each visitor finds it hard to eat healthy for various reasons. During the visit the host: Hugh Fearnley listens to each guests struggles and beliefs and really tries to inform them about their food in a very personal manor.

The next is a great book: In Defense of Food. Michael Pollan gives a great unpreachy look at the current state of our relationship with food. He leaves with a deep of the food industry and makes it simple for you to get better food.

The last is Mark Bittman’s tedtalk. He does what could described as a Coles Notes version of Michael Pollan book in his speak. If you can’t get some to read In Defense of Food then get them to watch this:

Breaking Bad has shown up to give support to The Wire during this TV drought. For those looking for something a little twisted to help with your Dexter withdrawal, Breaking Bad looks promising. The show is available through most modern means: tv, itunes, ect.