In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
Real food is at something of a disadvantage at the typical American supermarket, says author Michael Pollan. The yams and the mustard greens might be placed near the front door, but the chicken nuggets in the freezer aisle advertise far more convenience.
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
by Michael Pollan
(Penguin, $21.95)
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