I was speaking with my sister, Kristin, today about original pieces of artwork - not prints, but real paintings. We discussed Monet, Delacroix, Van Gogh, etc. And just like a book is always better than the movie, the original piece of art is always better than the reprints. When I was at The Louvre, I was lucky enough to see my two favorite pieces of art in person. Of course, these images do not do them justice, but here they are:
Raft of the Medusa, by Géricault
Tomb of Atala, by GirodetI was watching TV yesterday and was horrified to see not one but two commercials promoting high fructose corn syrup! This is perhaps the most perverse thing I've ever seen on television. The commercials went on to explain that high fructose corn syrup is made from corn (true) and like sugar, is OK in moderation.
Let's get a few things straight: NO amount of high fructose corn syrup is OK to consume, and NO it is not like sugar. Sugar is a natural product, whereas HFCS is not. When is the last time you peeled the husk of a corncob and found syrup? Also, HFCS is in everything these days; even bread! So how can anyone who isn't reading labels eat it in moderation?
This latest campaign to promote HFCS is an outrage and should be pulled from the airwaves. America doesn't need anymore misconceptions on food - we're overweight and unhealthy enough as it is.
So I beg you, if you see this commercial, please disregard it. Then, walk to your kitchen, find a beautiful piece of ripe fruit and take a satisfying bite. Enjoy the desserts that Mother Nature provided.