Flashback to high school – close your eyes and recall the evil tale spoken by the dreaded math teacher:
Sam and Jolene want to make pumpkin pies. Each pie shell consists of 3 ounces of flour. If they want to make 20 pies, how many pound of flour will they need?
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As each day piles upon the next, it gets more and more difficult to write the next entry. Over the last month I have hit many obstacles in my idealized career in food – a romantic vision turned overly dramatic. A constant trouble for me is the blog. Every day that I do not write wears on me. As much as I hoped to find a balanced relationship with blogging, once I ceased to write daily, I seemed to have jumped ship. Maybe I am a man of little middle ground. I don’t know why I could not or cannot write more frequently during the week. Ironically, the longer I wait to write the more I have to say. And in short time I have no idea where to begin. Do I explore my own kitchen projects? Divulge the politics of food movements? Critique the Portland food scene? (Which of course plays into my weekly distresses.) In the worst case, I do what I’m doing now – I blog about blogging.
From the very beginning I wanted this public space as separate from my life. Yet the problems I face during the day will inevitably trickle down to this site. The most direct influence is the absence of writing. If I am distracted I am less likely to write. Over time this tendency inflates and the next thing I know I have not written in days, weeks, a month?!
In this short post of reflection, let me say this:
I am rebuilding myself and redefining my relationship with the food movement and my career. I am in the process of rediscovering my passion and potential. I am finding my voice (again.) I appreciate your patience during this process. If you like what I have to say you will come back. If you are tired of waiting, maybe it will be awhile. But I promise that this lapse is almost over.
Good Man Eats is making a comeback.
Roasted chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, spicy kale and steamed asparagus with grated parmesan
Two years ago June 1st, my partner and I attempted the 100-mile diet for one year. At the time we lived in Minneapolis, and the frigid winters brought the challenge to a stalemate by the end of December. The 7 months of successful locavorism proved to be both informative and inspirational. I would go so far as to claim that the experience led me here today. Obsessing over food sources is a major piece to understanding our broken system.
Nowadays, I’m considering a return to traditional locavorism with a slight twist.
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New York City’s public health department is taking the war on obesity to a whole new level! The video produced by the health department has the clearest of clear messages – “don’t drink yourself fat.” (Check out their provocative ad here.)
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