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Amanda Archibald is a visionary in the world of food choice and food education. With a palate honed in Europe and finessed in the United States, the way she looks at food, thinks about food and talks about food sets her apart in the field of food and food talk.

Food Topic Descriptions

> American Food Culture

> Food Education

American Food Culture

Thought provoking ideas about America, our culture and our food.
Presentations are each 1–1.5 hours

Time, Money and Real Estate: When Economics Collide with Calories

We all agree that eating well means balancing calories in with calories out and making the best food choices we can. But what happens when the world we live in starts to control where, when and what we can eat? What happens when the time we used to spend at the gym is now spent in our cars, simply getting to work? In America, eating well and watching our weight is no longer as simple as eating, working out and being responsible adults. For many Americans, trying to eating well is a delicate balance, sandwiched between family, the daily commute, after school activity and life. In this presentation, we examine the factors that are truly impacting healthful food and lifestyle choices in America. back to top

Food Choice in America: Why Americans Eat What They Do

An insightful look at what motivates Americans to buy the food they do. Where do parents think their kids eat, and where are they really eating? Why do some restaurants have lines out the door, while others are a “no wait” zone. Why wait when you call ahead? Grass-raised versus corn fed, who cares. Oh and Fair Trade, so what? This fact packed presentation will shed some light on why we choose what we do and what is motivating food choice across America, now and in the future. back to top

What You Eat Can Change Your Landscape

In a time of rapidly disappearing farmland, our landscape is changing forever. What does this mean to Americans and what are the consequences. In this thought-provoking presentation, we examine how the loss of farmland and green space impacts food production, the economy, and potentially, homeland security. We will also examine what we can do to maintain our landscape, keep American farmers in business and help local communities thrive. back to top

Sowing the Seeds of Food Memories: Readings and Conversations Around Food

We invite you to pull up your chair to enjoy a series of inspirational readings about food from great American food writers. Following each brief reading, we’ll engage in lively dialog to consider the relevance of these readings to current food choice and life in America. A wonderful, philosophical session akin to a fireside chat. back to top

Food Education

Fun, interactive learning experiences incorporating live tastings. Ideal for keynotes, pre-post-conference programs and conference guest packages

Flavortainment (2 hours)

A food education experience you eat your way through. A highly creative approach to food education that incorporates similar sensory and comparative approaches used in wine education. A memorable food education program that will leave a lasting impression. One which people will be talking about for quite a while. back to top

Why Good-for-You Doesn’t Always Taste So Great! And Why Your Kids will Eat the Food You Hate.

A light-hearted, humorous approach to food education that will have you both thinking and laughing. We’ve designed some food tastings and food puzzles for you to munch on and chew over. As you work your way through these guided tastings, some all too familiar scenarios will emerge that will have you talking, laughing and learning. A great way to learn about food that ditches the calories and nutrients and gets you back to thinking about the true pleasure of eating. back to top