tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837774373066021173.post5641899970420259282..comments2009-05-25T12:59:20.632-07:00Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15794723829898024006noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837774373066021173.post-64485161466498779502009-05-25T10:08:31.313-07:002009-05-25T10:08:31.313-07:00I'm a reader of Vanilla Garlic and also an academic with strong food interests. I admire you for integrating your interests like this -- I haven't found a good way to do this yet.<br /><br />I agree with your central argument here and think you make some nice points. That said, I found myself wanting more examples and evidence -- so I hope you'll continue with this work.<br /><br />Some take-out meals are surely consumed alone, for example, but this doesn't mean that all of them are. Is there data on this? <br /><br />One could also imagine an alternative argument that the hurriedness of everyday meals means that meals together (on weekends, say) are more precious.<br /><br />You can tell that this got me thinking, so good stuff. I'll keep reading for sure...Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823383250150862026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837774373066021173.post-84635269513429437632009-05-19T08:22:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:22:00.000-07:00as a rhetoric major, i think the new blog is lovely. good luck on your paper &amp; enjoy your jam.Parkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837774373066021173.post-81536343296773634342009-05-19T03:39:00.000-07:002009-05-19T03:39:00.000-07:00Thats very true Garrett..In india most of the families try to have a family dinner most days..I remember as a child it was a must to dine with family..now no time and it becomes hectic to have everybody at the table!Srivallihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286828376869181360noreply@blogger.com