Good food is a complicated topic. As is often the case, the best approach depends on your ethical priorities and personal constraints. Some animal-rights advocates emphasize the need to eat humanely raised meat; others hold out for vegetarianism or veganism. Environmentalists worry about pesticides, soil depletion, and the energy used in producing ingredients. Grad students get curious about plant-based proteins.
The interesting thing about Chipotle, the burrito and taco chain, is that it has tried to tackle all these goals and more. Its “Food with Integrity” philosophy calls for free-range meat, hormone-free dairy, and locally sourced produce when practical. For more than ten years, Chipotle has bought its pork through Niman Ranch, a sustainable farm based in California. As of last year, for example, all of the beef in its barbacoa is naturally raised, meaning that the cows are not treated with hormones or antibiotics, and they are fed an entirely vegetarian diet. (via)
The clip details the heartwarming story of Vernon's relationship with his personal trainer, Jeff Rogers ("I ran into Jeff [the trainer] at the Y... and he started showing me workouts we could do"). Vernon says he has a history of a back condition called sciatica (along with long-standing resentment towards the idea of working out), which Rogers has been helping him work through over the last two years. (via)
well it's december, so... time to roll out some of our end-of-the-year-favorites lists. i'm going to start us off by listing my top 10 favorite albums (+ favorite track). ready?!?!
10. twin sister - in heaven
"stop"
9. architecture in helsinki - moment bends
"contact high"
8. beyonce - 4
"i care"
7. the antlers - burst apart
"i don't want love
6. m83 - hurry up, we're dreaming
"midnight city"
5. st. vincent - strange mercy
"surgeon"
4. drake - take care
"take care" (feat. rihanna)
3. bon iver - bon iver
"holocene"
2. the weeknd - house of balloons
"high for this"
1. pj harvey - let england shake
"the words that maketh murder"
honorable mentions:
the drums - portamento
jay-z + kanye west - watch the throne
blood orange - coastal grooves
jamie woon - mirrorwriting
the rapture - in the grace of your love
on friday, i'll give you my "top 25 songs of 2011" spotify playlist. rest up.
if you like it on facebook, you can watch a funny sketch about how everyone thinks they're a DJ. if they get enough likes, they're going to unlock another video. and so on.
