As I read your futuristic food manifesto I find truth in much of what you say, but there is something that truly strikes a sentiment. Recently I moved to Boulder, CO in search of developing my passions: cooking & teaching. The first few months were very enjoyable to say the least, but also very alarming. It was flabbergasting to see how the generation that will continue to make the change happen was fed. It is my opinion that before education, before anything really, comes nurture, and direct nurture comes from food. When I say food I do not mean anything you can eat and hopefully digest. I mean foods that are healthfully prepared and an awareness for its effects on your body and your well being. Not long into my stay in this beautiful town, a German friend of mine and myself started what has been the most beautiful experience I have encountered. The Stained Tablecloth strives to provide healthful well cooked food to whoever is willing to participate, along with an education of the path of food, the craft of cooking, and nutrition. It also has become a space where the community is invited to develop and expose their passions. A space in which virtually anything that anybody is passionate about can be shared, experienced, taught, and learned by anybody willing to participate; a non-eclusive co-op. I write to you because after reading your post I thought you'd like to know that some of your writing is already happening. As we grow in supporters and sponsors it is important to maintain our goals in clear standing. I invite you to check out our website (stainedtablecloth.shutterfly.com) and someday eat, share, cook, teach, learn, and enjoy at the Stained Tablecloth.

Knowing I will be hearing from you soon I offer an Until Soon,

Lalo.

p.s. I took a break from writing to compose this email. I am writing a Children's Cookbook that doesn't rely on recipes. A book aimed at helping educational institutions on teaching the craft of cooking to the people who will soon govern our world, children. A new form of home ec? I think so.