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I try to be open-minded. And yet this food writer has less…

“I try to be open-minded. And yet this food writer has less sense than God gave a goose about where food comes from. I’d worked on our relationship, moving through the stages of bafflement, denial, and asking this guy out loud, “Where do you live, the moon?” quote by Barbara Kingsolver
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““I try to be open-minded. And yet this food writer has less sense than God gave a goose about where food comes from. I’d worked on our relationship, moving through the stages of bafflement, denial, and asking this guy out loud, “Where do you live, the moon?””

Barbara Kingsolver

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Open‑mindedness clashes with absurd food beliefs; the writer questions the logic behind food origins.

In simple terms: Question absurd food beliefs with open mind.

Key Takeaway

Critically examine food narratives.

Themes

food open‑mindedness skepticism culture logic

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grocery shopping
  • menu planning
  • dietary debates

Key Concepts

critical thinking food ethics media literacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify food information?
  • What biases affect your food choices?
A Different Perspective

Open‑mindedness may be challenged by entrenched traditions.

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