It begs the question, who will be the source of writing on seasonal, local, ethical eating and cooking? There are a few bright spots online such as Ethicurean. Sources that play at the national level across issues. But what about my local foodshed?
I would have to guess that some of that local content will be filled in by bloggers. People like me. Thing is, as hard as I try, I can't replace a full time staff of journalists. I do adhere to standards of good research, fact checking and journalistic ethics. But, not all bloggers have that background.
The FTC has moved to close some of that inconsistency. Bloggers are now required to be transparent about any product or service they write about, if that product or service has been provided to them for free. So:
Courtesy of Andrews McMeel Publishing, I will be attending the following event here in our KC area. Spots are still available!
Meet Chef
JOHN BESH
Monday, October 19, 2009
at a four-course dinner at Jasper’s
featuring dishes from
Chef Besh’s first cookbook
My New Orleans
Dinner includes non-alcoholic
drinks and dessert
Alcohol, tax, and gratuity additional
Cost: $75.00; includes a signed copy
of My New Orleans
Reservations: (816) 941-6600
Here's the thing. If I did not want to attend the event, I would not have accepted the offer of the ticket. Besh appears to be one of the chefs that actually walks the walk on local sourcing. I want to find out in person. I want to taste the food. I'll let you know how it goes. If you aren't already going, too.
4 comments:
What date?
The date is Oct 19
THANK YOU!!!! My poor brain.
So how was this event?
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