I’m not afraid to admit it… I am a fan of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods and its host Andrew Zimmern. I love to travel and explore new cultures, and get a kick out of watching Andrew sample the more exotic delicacies.
But tonight’s episode is going to be a little different… extra special. Not only will it cover San Francisco, but it touches on food sustainability AND funds will be donated to the 100,000 Homes Campaign.
Andrew Zimmern and Food Not Bombs - from Yahoo!
Edible definitely meets the political on his outing with Katie Chamberlain and Margie White from Food Not Bombs. Chamberlain and White call themselves “freegans,” vegans who acquire free food that’s either donated or rescued from store or restaurant dumpsters. Andrew seems a bit wary when they open up dumpster tops on the street, and he is shocked at what he finds.
“I went out expecting that the food tossed away was an apple here an apple there,” he says. Instead, they discover huge amounts of packaged food: 50 pound crates of bananas, 10 pounds of strawberries, and boxes of lettuce.
“It was staggering to see how much food is wasted in this country,” he says. “It was a big eye opener.”
Upcoming episode dates on the Travel Channel
IMPORTANT: On March 1: For every viewer, 10 cents will be donated (up to $100,000) to 100,000 Homes Campaign. You can RSVP via Facebook.
This episode will also air March 3, March 8, March 9 and March 15.
You can find details about the rest of the show, from raising insects for cricket empanadas to foraging for snails at http://yhoo.it/dIavw8
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