My friend and colleague Maya Joseph submits this entry for the category Annals of American “Healthy” Dining:
I was at an Olive Garden last night and, while I greatly appreciated the calorie labeling, which prevented me from ordering the 1,480 calorie entree I was hankering after, I was unsettled by the promotional materials urging us to order two entrees for the price of one (you’re supposed to take one home…).
She includes this link to the two-for-one offer (Oops. It’s no longer available. Whew).
Comment: OK, they offered customers a choice.
But unlimited breadsticks and two Fettucine Alfredos?
The mind boggles.
I am honored (hugely) to be the recipient of the 2023 Edinburgh Medal, at which I give a speech as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival. My talk, “Food Politics: Why it Matters Now” is at 7:00 p.m. Information about the Science Festival is here. A Tweet announcing my award is here.