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It’s time to talk about food!!! As many of you know, I love food. However, being a lover of all foods often raises questions about animal rights, sustainability, being eco friendly, and overall health. Today I talk with chef Matt Hinckley of Hinckley’s Meats about all of these topics. Matt has traveled the world researching food and cultures and formerly worked in Disney and Michelin star restaurants. We all love to eat, but what are some better choices we can be making towards the environment or animal rights? We may not have all the answers, but Matt shares some interesting insights on the food industry; including the large role immigrants play in keeping restaurants alive and substance abuse amongst chefs due to the high pressure of the job.
Here are just a few of the interesting facts Matt shared with me:
Waiting for change to come from the federal government regarding food regulation is futile. Change has to happen at the level of the consumer, so voting with your fork three times a day will enact change faster than any laws being passed. The supply will ultimately meet the demands of the consumer. We need to demand transparency and a better quality of life for both our farmers and their livestock.
Part of what keeps the cost of dining out low is people who are willing work, doing the jobs most of us don’t want to do, for less money. Immigrants also bring with them an industrious spirit and culture that makes us better.
So listen on for more on the food industry and find out how to say what’s up in Swahili.
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