Comments on: Ethical fish

By: Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:27:55 +0000

I don’t read newspapers…..so I guess I have nothing to compare it to. It was a journey. It wasn’t romanticized. It presented a lot of information, yes. But I found it very readable. Far more readable than a book like “Salt”. Salt was like trying to read an encyclopedia or history text. It was tough to get through. But Bottomfeeder made me want to come back for more. I had a hard time putting it down some days. But I am also quite passionate about the subject matter. Maybe that was the difference for me.
Congrats on taking a stand, Matt! If more chefs were like you, attention to this matter would be far more front and centre in the media.

By: Matt R.

Matt R. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:51:58 +0000

I actually agree with you, but it was like reading a news paper article for two days. You have to admit it!!

He’s no Pollan or Buford. It’s a common criticism of Grescoe’s book. PS it’s next to my bed for the second reading, and salmon is coming off my menu for the fall. I just can’t deal with it anymore.

Bring on the farmed trout and char!!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:13:45 +0000

I think that we will have to agree to disagree Matt. I found it had a purpose, was well written, and gave more than one perspective.

By: Matt R.

Matt R. — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:51:01 +0000

God that book was boring. It’s written like a really, really long newspaper article.

I am loving the Nootka springs right now.

By: Crust

Crust — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:52:10 +0000

Owen, I posted this as a sign of solidarity, to show my support for what you had posted on your blog. I’m glad you posted what you did.

By: Owen Lightly

Owen Lightly — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:10:46 +0000

What site is that on your computer? Looks cool.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:20:09 +0000

Great book! I have been recommending it to all kinds of people. I just can’t buy salmon anymore.