Rules for Better Dining
Chicagoan Michael Gebert writes the blog Sky Full of Bacon. Actually, he does far more than just write–he has one of the best local-focus video podcasts around. You should take it upon yourself to go back and watch them all. There are only a dozen or so at this time, but each is like a great documentary showcasing some local gem. Sometimes, instead of a professional-quality video podast, or a collection of links, he’ll share personal stories about food, like his grandmothers’ piccalilli recipe. In interviews with local chefs and merchants, some mentions have been made of some of my favorite central Illinois producers. See if you can figure out my favorite source for lamb. I’ll give you a hint… it’s in SFoB4: A Head’s Tale.
Today, though, I’d urge you to watch a short video on Mike’s “Rules for Better Dining”. One that I agree with quite strongly is the last one:
Mike G’s Healthy Eating Advice.
“If you’re going to eat something bad for you, make sure it’s really good”
Mike G’s Rules for Better Dining from Michael Gebert on Vimeo.
Oh yeah, and in the wake of my lunch yesterday with Dan “the Chocolate Man” Schreiber, I’ll be finishing out my chocolate series that I’ve been neglecting for far too long. I’ll have posts on tempering & molding, churros con chocolate, and another artisan chocolate maker I was lucky enough to sample.
Tags: Chicago, links, local, sky full of bacon, video
October 18th, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Thanks for the kind comments and glad you enjoy the videos. I’ll check your blog out and watch for something for 7 Links of Terror.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:39 PM
This is so totally my rule for eating: “If you’re going to eat something bad for you, make sure it’s really good.” If it is going to add inches where I least need them, clog my arteries, or totally ruin my skin, it better be worth it. Pancetta, dark chocolate, Irish butter, well, I could go on and on, but these are the sorts of things that are worth it!
Cheers!