Category Archives: Food Policy

Writing related to the issues surrounding the politics of food.

Crab-tastrophe!

Posted on September 7, 2013 by J.C. Reid

Traditional fried crabs at Benno’s “There’s just nothing coming up out of the water,” explained Tracy Deltz, owner of Benno’s in Galveston, when I asked why he’s had trouble keeping crabs on the menu this summer. It’s a refrain I’ve … Continue reading →

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All In the Indian Food Truck Family

Posted on September 1, 2010 by J.C. Reid

The sign on the food truck parked next to a Valero gas station in the hinterlands of northwest Houston reads, “The Original Desi Dhaba.” I found this to be a curious statement. I mean, in order for something to be … Continue reading →

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KHOU Does a Hatchet Job on Taco Trucks

Posted on June 15, 2010 by J.C. Reid

The headline on the KHOU website was alarming: “Health department says filthy taco truck vendors found during surprise visits.” It was also surprising, at least to me. I’m a taco truck connoisseur. N Airline tacos The food can be phenomenal … Continue reading →

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What’s the big deal about food?

Posted on March 21, 2009 by J.C. Reid

You get hungry. You go to the supermarket. You buy a steak and a potato. You grill the steak and bake the potato. You eat. You are satisfied. You go to sleep. The process starts again the next day. So … Continue reading →

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Why do they hate us?

Posted on December 4, 2008 by J.C. Reid

There has been alot of hand-wringing over the last few years about America’s standing in the world. Is there anything can we do about it? Fortunately, American culture is thriving overseas. And it’s good news when a large American consumer … Continue reading →

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