Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few days, it is a pretty safe bet that you have caught wind of the massive egg recall thanks to a nasty outbreak of salmonella. Contrary to my amazingly witty/funny blog title it is a pretty darn serious issue. 500 million eggs have been recalled and it has become the latest "breaking news headline" on all of the 24 hour news stations. All of a sudden everyone knows the exact names of the farms where the eggs originated and for a lot of people it is probably the first time they have ever cared where the eggs they purchased came from.
But why does it take a food disaster for everyone to start caring where the food on their plate originated?
Being aware of whats in your food and where it comes from is a very empowering experience. Sure, its not always possible - its not like every apple is stamped with a farm's logo (how creepy would that be?) but even knowing if your produce is a product of California, Florida, Mexico or Argentina is a giant step in the right direction. (And sadly, not every farm or production factory keeps the same standards as you have for your own kitchen.)
So as we get this new week off to a start with all sorts of baking adventures, try being slightly more concerned about not only where your eggs come from, but your other food items as well. Spend some time reading back labels to learn more than just the calorie count. You might find yourself surprised at not only where your food comes from but what is in it as well.
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