Food Rx
October 20, 2011
Food Rx: The Mayan Corn God vs. Nopalito (SF)
“After September 6th, everything will make sense,” a friend told me. She’s referring to New Years Day of the Mayan calendar. It was supposed to be a comforting prediction, but I prodded her with questions. So, the Mayan calendar was developed thousands of years ago by a civilization known for their advanced math, writing and astronomy skills. They consider corn a gift from the gods and they nestle babies in between cobs for protection at night.
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September 2, 2011
Food Rx: Pizza vs. Pizza (An Introduction)
It’s Monday morning, and by “morning” I mean 12:30pm. Monday is the first day of the service industry weekend. I’m coming down from two double shifts and a closing shift at the slow food pizza duo Pizzaiolo and Boot and Shoe Service. My girlfriend won’t wake up, and we are out of coffee.
After navigating the dreadlocks, bird tattoos and ironic pop music on the record player at my local cafe, I find myself in line at our local gluten-free bakery.
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