Alton Brown, Alicia Silverstone and Tom Colicchio issue a call to arms

[Food Network Fan]

Alton Brown, Alicia Silverstone and Tom Colicchio issue a call to arms Los Angeles Times The New York City Wine & Food Festival was a foodiot's dream: The Rachael Ray burger bash; the wine, beer, hard shots and margaritas that flowed at the all-you-could-imbibe supermarket tasting; and the orgy of dishes served at Paula Deen and Katie Lee's Down South Up North party. It was enough to make you momentarily forget the point: 100% of the proceeds from the four-day event will be used locally -- by Share Our Strength and the Food Bank for New York City -- to eradicate hunger. But away from this spotlight, there was another party of sorts being thrown. And the hosts were an unlikely trio: Alton Brown of "Good Eats," Tom Colicchio of "Top Chef" and actress Alicia Silverstone. These gatherings were a bit more sober -- alas, no free-flowing alcohol and no food -- but with a stirring message that challenged those in the audience to take a skeptical look at everything they put in their mouths, or on their children's plates...... ...

[ibcheft]

wow what an article, says a lot for where we as society should be heading with our cooking, and it is not down to the fast food joint.

[Food Network Fan]

My favorite AB quote from the story....

Eating is an intensely intimate act, and you get what you pay for. So, rethink that 74-cent can of chili from China.

[BerryBaby]

I always think about what food I'm making and make it healthy. Not only for us, but puppy, too. Last night she had filet mignon with vegetables. She's worth it.

[Pluff Mudder]

I always think about what food I'm making and make it healthy. Not only for us, but puppy, too. Last night she had filet mignon with vegetables. She's worth it.

I think I'll come eat at your house.