What are the implications?

Cannelini Bean Salad

   cannelini beans

   wild rice

   chopped chard

   roasted carrots

   sauteed garlic scapes

   vinaigrette

Hi Winnie and Steve,

An acquaintance who attended Bauman College as I did sent me a link to a very interesting video presentation.  I was familiar with the speaker -- his name is Mark Bittman.  The first time I learned of Mark Bittman was spotting his column in the New York Times when he wrote about a vegetarian tomato paella.  I tried it and loved it.  The second time he crossed my radar was when I read that he had published a book called How to Cook Everything Vegetarian.  I was rather fascinated by this since I knew from his column he was not a vegetarian.  Then my nutrition school acquaintance sent me a link to this video presentation -- it turns out to be Mark Bittman.  He speaks to the global implications of the amount of meat we eat, and how we should be seriously considering being semi-vegetarians.  I thought the video presentation was provocative.  The presentation topic is "What's Wrong With What We Eat."

I remember on one of your trips out here you went to E.'s house, and she was so proud to give you a big steak for dinner.  I must say you guys were very gracious or good sports or whatever you want to call it.  You never mentioned a word that you were vegetarians.  I used to feel more like E. about giving a guest meat when they came for a meal.  It felt like being generous or abundant in an offering.  This view is slowly changing for me.  I now feel more comfortable offering someone a meal like the bean dish above with some other elements added -- like homemade bread, olives, cheese -- and who can resist a little dessert or fruit.

Much love to you.  Donna