November 18th, 2013
By Craig Fear
Mmmmmmm buuuuttteeeer.
Doesn’t that picture make you want to do a face plant into that gorgeous bowl of butter?
OK, maybe that’s just me.
But seriously, how can anyone not love butter? I don’t know one person who doesn’t love butter.
But I do know lots of people who are afraid of it. Keep Reading…
November 14th, 2013
By Craig Fear
This past weekend I attended the annual Weston Price conference in Atlanta.
This year’s highlights included a staged debate between Dr. Mercola and Joel Salatin on the merits of GMO legislation (watching Dr. Mercola have a meltdown was totally awesome) and dozens of talks centered around holistic therapies for chronic diseases.
And while I loved meeting so many people and attending so many great talks, this year’s conference held an unexpected surprise for me. So much so that I want to share it with you.
That unexpected surprise was a fascinating butter exhibit.
I know. That doesn’t sound overly exciting. In fact, it probably sounds pretty lame. And if I’d not seen it myself, I’d have thought the same thing. Keep Reading…
May 12th, 2013
By Craig Fear
Did you know butter was quietly removed from New York City schools in 2008?
I had no idea.
Until last week when my high school buddy who lives in NYC posted this photo on my Facebook timeline:
At first glance I thought this was just another cheesy attempt by the New York Post to sell newspapers. When I realized it wasn’t from the Post I went online and found the corresponding article.
You can read it here.
Warning though. If you’re a traditional foodie, stay away from all sharp objects when you read it. In fact, I would just stay away from all objects. Go out to the middle of a field or something. Seriously, for your own safety. Run some sprints to let the frustration out. Scream. Punch the air. Tear up some grass. Cry. Scream some more. Keep Reading…
