The “omnivore's dilemma” he explains, is the pleasant opportunity but also the difficulty we humans face in deciding, “What should we have for dinner?” The dilemma is especially acute in contemporary America. The Omnivore's Dilemma organized around four meals that Pollan researches, participating as much as possible in various stages of their production, and eats, usually with his family or friends.
Pollan examines both big-ag (big agricultural) industry practices as well as an emerging movement of farmers (and their followers, consumers like you and me) deeply committed to grass-fed, sustainable farming, local food and transparent ...