Good News About Rising Food Prices

Food gurus Michael Pollan and Alice Waters are optimistic that rising food prices may have a beneficial effect on Americans' dietary habits by discouraging purchases of processed foods and soft drinks that rely on corn as a leading ingredient. The article in today's New York Times points out that fresh fruit and vegetable prices are remaining relatively stable. Who needs a Coke and corn chips, when you can indulge in a nice, cold smoothie made with fresh, locally grown strawberries?