Don't Puck with the Animals

Unless they're Alton Brown, most celebrity chefs don't do much for me. It's mostly because their shows are, well, for show, and really don't teach you very much. Alton manages to turn each recipe into an education plus, his french toast and pancake recipes have have caused more than their fair share of salivation at our breakfast table. I had to re-evaluate my stance just a little when I read this article by Wolfgang Puck. You see, he's talking about responsibility. A chef's, or any cooks, responsibility is not just to fill people up. It's about feeding people healthy ingredients that you can feel good about. It's also about the welfare of the animals. Sure, we're eventually going to chop their heads off and eat them but, that doesn't mean they shouldn't be well treated while they live. Mr. Puck has come to the conclusion that where the ingredients come from is just as important as what we do with them. He calls for all chefs to follow suit. On a smaller scale, I would suggest that all cooks do the same.

P.S. If this issue interests you, I recommend "The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter." A very interesting, disturbing, and enlightening read.