It has been many years since I last confronted a school lunch. While I can recall some spectacular lunchroom antics … More
Category: obesity
Reflections on Food and Gastric Bypass Surgery Assessments
I’m writing this piece wearing two hats. Yes, I am a card-carrying anthropologist with all that entails. I’m also a … More
Contaminated cuisines and the omnivore’s dilemma
As a service to our readers and with the permission of the editors of Anthropology News, we have decided to … More
The Naked Chef Exposed, part Trois!
Jamie Oliver in the news… stirring up a storm on the food listserves! (Part Three) The television show is up … More
The Naked Chef Exposed! (Part 2)
Jamie Oliver in the news… stirring up a storm on the food listserves! (Part Two) So, the Jamie Oliver message … More
The Naked Chef Exposed!
Jamie Oliver in the news… and stirring up a storm on the food listserves! (Part One) Last week provided a … More
Behavioral Economics, Food and Culture
Try this as a thought experiment: Imagine a store that sells broccoli and doughnuts, along with everything else a grocery … More