Minded Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
““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?””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Food Writing, Barbara Kingsolver, 2018
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.
