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Although bouillon cubes are not illegal, they are generally recognized to be inferior to a good, collagen-rich chicken stock prepared at home using humanely raised poultry. The case hinges on the fact that the mother, Sharon Shinkleton, has both the backyard space and the free time to raise and slaughter her own chickens, thereby providing her with the means to feed her child a healthy and more subtly nuanced broth.
"What's the point of staying home to take care of your kid if you're just going to go to the store and buy them some awful high-sodium crap?" demanded a city councilperson.
Even the maker of the bouillon cube expressed dismay.
"Our products are really more aimed at poor people and busy professionals," said
a spokesperson. "In the photo I have seen of this customer, she appears to be wearing a breezy tunic from the Anthropologie spring collection. Clearly she does not fit into either of these demographics and should not be flavoring with our cubes."
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In her defense, her backyard was not big enough to raise free range chickens. She therefore given the choice to raise cage fed chickens that require steroids and antibiotics to live long enough for making her famous Coque au Vin.
Topeka! I say!
Dear Chow,
I realize this article was written in jest, but I'm not finding all of it funny. The part that turns me off is the last paragraph which refers to poor food being marketed to poor people (and professionals).
I think, when it comes down to it, everyone wants to eat well. It's just a matter of learning how to eat. I also think food should be accessible to everyone and for that...+READ
Dear Chow,
I realize this article was written in jest, but I'm not finding all of it funny. The part that turns me off is the last paragraph which refers to poor food being marketed to poor people (and professionals).
I think, when it comes down to it, everyone wants to eat well. It's just a matter of learning how to eat. I also think food should be accessible to everyone and for that reason, I find the term 'foodie' alienating.
Again, I know this is a joke, but could this article have been written in better taste? Your magazine is basically saying that the only people who are expected (maybe even care?) about eating well, and feeding their children well, are of mid-high socioeconomic status. You know, the people who can afford the slightly-spendy Anthropologie clothing?
Not only do I not agree with that, I can prove that wrong on any given day. Go to your local co-op, farmer's market, or natural grocery. I'm sure you have, and you most certainly will, see people from all walks of life, coming in to purchase wholesome food to bring home to their families.
I know Chow magazine values good, wholesome eating. Well, truly wholesome eating is all-inclusive, humble, simple, raw and true. This should be reflected even in the most care-free of articles, even on April Fools. And I don't find it in good taste to make fun of the less fortunate, who struggle to put a wholesome meal on their table. In fact, I think it's in poor taste.
I expect better from your magazine, because I enjoy your content. This was a slip up on your part. It happens. I'm hoping your writing staff learns from it and exercises some compassion and sensitivity next time they want to have some fun.
Thank you.
Your friend and reader,
Lindsay Z.
ps. APRIL FOOLS! This response was written in complete jest, or was it really now?-COLLAPSE
Brilliant!
Happy April Fools Day!!!
I vote for this one as the best, nice work.