Comments on: Junk Food? http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/ a look at how America squanders nearly half of its food Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:53:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Jonathan http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-175086 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:19:43 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-175086 Dan, I'm coming around to the view that the "dumpsterness" of the DK is a brilliant way to gain attention to our favorite issues: hunger and food waste. Yes, bernie, I could see that. I'd call it Junk Food, though (natch). And your comment totally reminds me of the "Derelicte" fashion line in Zoolander. I'm smiling now thinking of Will Ferrel introducing his new line. Dan,
I’m coming around to the view that the “dumpsterness” of the DK is a brilliant way to gain attention to our favorite issues: hunger and food waste.

Yes, bernie, I could see that. I’d call it Junk Food, though (natch). And your comment totally reminds me of the “Derelicte” fashion line in Zoolander. I’m smiling now thinking of Will Ferrel introducing his new line.

]]> by: bernie http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174567 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:27:39 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174567 Do you think that if the recycled dumpster was used to sell high-end treats to the well-off, the whole thing would be considered cutting-edge chic? People would be lining up just so they could say that they ate at "Le Dumpster." It's really kind of cute and it probably will make people think about the whole issue of wasted food. Do you think that if the recycled dumpster was used to sell high-end treats to the well-off, the whole thing would be considered cutting-edge chic? People would be lining up just so they could say that they ate at “Le Dumpster.”
It’s really kind of cute and it probably will make people think about the whole issue of wasted food.

]]> by: Dan Livingston http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174296 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:08:09 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174296 Jon, There has been some hub-bub about the dumpsterness of the Dumpster Kitchen, however I think that in light of the fact that most of the food served is recovered food, and that most of the food that CHOW distributed last year was recovered kinda puts these concerns in a sidebar; notwithstanding the fact that there has been much excited talk about the kitchen amongst those who patronized it, and that the soup kitchen cooks thing it's quite apt and timely to boot. Additionally, the new partnership between food recovery and Waste Management has the potential to bear some delicious and recoverable fruits. The pantry coordinator at Catholic Charities has told me personally that the kids are still talking about it, and are greatly anticipating the next meal this Friday. Personally, I welcome indignant responses from the community, because it's an opportunity to talk about a subject that's near and dear to us all: WastedFood. Peace and Love, Dan Jon,
There has been some hub-bub about the dumpsterness of the Dumpster Kitchen, however I think that in light of the fact that most of the food served is recovered food, and that most of the food that CHOW distributed last year was recovered kinda puts these concerns in a sidebar; notwithstanding the fact that there has been much excited talk about the kitchen amongst those who patronized it, and that the soup kitchen cooks thing it’s quite apt and timely to boot. Additionally, the new partnership between food recovery and Waste Management has the potential to bear some delicious and recoverable fruits. The pantry coordinator at Catholic Charities has told me personally that the kids are still talking about it, and are greatly anticipating the next meal this Friday. Personally, I welcome indignant responses from the community, because it’s an opportunity to talk about a subject that’s near and dear to us all: WastedFood.
Peace and Love,
Dan

]]> by: Jonathan http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174265 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:37:53 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174265 No, I think it's fine. It's not a big deal--they had an extra dumpster so that's what they used--to me. But I do think using anything other than a dumpster would have eliminated this concern. What I don't know and the journalists covering this neglected to find out is how those receiving the food feel about the choice of venue. I'd guess they don't care that much, but it'd be nice to hear from some of those folks. No, I think it’s fine. It’s not a big deal–they had an extra dumpster so that’s what they used–to me. But I do think using anything other than a dumpster would have eliminated this concern.

What I don’t know and the journalists covering this neglected to find out is how those receiving the food feel about the choice of venue. I’d guess they don’t care that much, but it’d be nice to hear from some of those folks.

]]> by: Di Hickman http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174203 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:33:41 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2009/07/15/junk-food/#comment-174203 I think it's a perfect solution. The food is recycled and so is the container. Would you rather they built something new? Kinda goes against everything we are striving for to build new? Love the dumpster kitchen, I'd take one in a heartbeat! I think it’s a perfect solution. The food is recycled and so is the container. Would you rather they built something new? Kinda goes against everything we are striving for to build new? Love the dumpster kitchen, I’d take one in a heartbeat!

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