Monday, May 10

I LUNCH N.Y.

"If state lawmakers have their way," the New York Daily News warns, "vegetarian dishes like meatless meatloaf could replace baloney sandwiches on the school lunch menu." But the interesting item is this: "But salt-craving, French fry-happy children might not bite, according to food expert Antonio Demas. 'Even if they put out the most nutritious food in the world, the kids aren't going to touch them unless they understand the effect that food has on their body,' Demas said." First, I really doubt Mr. Demas was saying it wasn't worth putting out vegetarian food - I'd like to see the full context of that quote. Second, I wonder if Mr. Demas has a twin sister