I’m listening to Michael Pollan’s appearance on Radio WNYC and wondering exactly how does the Secretary of Agriculture get chosen? One thought that immediately occurs is this should be common knowledge, but let’s face it we don’t all know the intricacies of government. The one thing I am absolutely certain of is that no online petition will make a difference. more…

Michael Pollan wondered what the next President-elect would do about the food problems in our country. Well we’re now getting our first taste of food as it relates to Obama. Unfortunately what we’re being told is a fluff piece of little consequence. It seems that the pizza shop which makes our next President’s favorite pizza will be on hand to provide pie for the inauguration. more…

Munch Monster has no interest in talking politics. It is election night, and there’s just no way to get around it. Sure, I could post up some quaint election night food recipes. Well, if I had any. Tonight I had red lentil chili from Wegmans for dinner. It was quick and easy, sort of like the voting process. more…