301840 Mon Apr 10 10:01:34 -0700 2006 4 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1685421 A link to an article about a subject oft-discussed on these boards. Pollan's prior book, Botany and Desire, is a must-read for hounds who like to think about food.... Link: http://www.calendarlive.com/books/bookreview/cl-bk-kuh9apr09,0,1065883.story?coll=cl-bookreview Mon Apr 10 10:01:34 -0700 2006 0 Karl S 1 1685521 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 Ritzer's "The McDonaldization of Society". Tue Apr 11 13:06:16 -0700 2006 1685421 0 Sherri 2 1685527 The author of this book was on Terry Gross's NPR show today, "Fresh Air" I'm sure it'll be on the NPR website soon enough. Sounded really interesting . . . Tue Apr 11 16:01:42 -0700 2006 1685521 0 pitu 1 1685583 Terry Gross did an interview with Pollan on her show this afternoon. I found myself having what NPR calls a "driveway moment" when they are fundraising...that's where you've been listening to the show in your car and find yourself sitting in the driveway waiting for it to end so you don't miss anything.....Fascinating interview. The stuff about corn and corn syrup was downright scary.... Wed Apr 12 01:17:02 -0700 2006 1685421 0 janet of reno 1 1685973 I'm surprised that this post has not had more replies and comments. To close to home....? Sat Apr 15 13:40:01 -0700 2006 1685421 0 toodie jane