tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post3239935534788416946..comments2024-03-21T11:05:48.522-04:00Comments on The Passionate Foodie: Rant: Destroying A Chef's Reputation?Richard Auffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-22267073071876525862013-04-02T09:38:18.336-04:002013-04-02T09:38:18.336-04:00An April Fools prank neither needs to be absurd or...An April Fools prank neither needs to be absurd or unbelievable. That might be the most prevalent form practiced by numerous individuals and companies, but that is certainly not the only way. There are plenty of people who attempt pranks and/or hoaxes which could be true, but which end up not being such. On April 1, people should look at everything with a healthy dose of doubt, as anything could be an April Fools prank. This is the 6th year I have conducted an April Fools prank. So there is a clear record of what you should expect from me each April 1.Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-48818311697648209942013-04-01T22:31:49.121-04:002013-04-01T22:31:49.121-04:00But an April Fools Day joke is supposed to be funn...But an April Fools Day joke is supposed to be funny, almost a game of how absurd a story can be made while still getting folks to believe. There's nothing absurd or unbelievable about the story. As you said yourself, it could be true tomorrow. Now, if you had somehow worked in something about the turkey that is currently wandering around Boston as being locally sourced, that might have been funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-64410339567657177832013-04-01T17:12:27.849-04:002013-04-01T17:12:27.849-04:00Some people just don't seem to understand Apri...Some people just don't seem to understand April Fools' Day and the pranks that sometimes get played. And those who are so negative in their comments, especially the Anonymous ones, probably are not the type of readers I want here anyways. Maybe sites such as Grubstreet should indicate my post was only a April Fools prank.Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-31831884096540408522013-04-01T17:04:01.818-04:002013-04-01T17:04:01.818-04:00You should replace - not simply update - this post...You should replace - not simply update - this post with an explanation and an apology followed by an actual food related post. Why? Links by Grubstreet and perhaps other food related aggregators are driving new readers, such as myself, to your site. Do you really want your first impression to be that of a lie in the guise of a poor joke? It makes me question your judgement and does not make me want to return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-87351382308202011322013-04-01T11:53:33.256-04:002013-04-01T11:53:33.256-04:00Oh my stars! Well played!Oh my stars! Well played!JJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-1409687906176659892013-04-01T11:29:49.702-04:002013-04-01T11:29:49.702-04:00I'm pretty sure April Fools jokes are supposed...I'm pretty sure April Fools jokes are supposed to be funny. This is just kind of a douchey jerk show.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365671377869716442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-15047755663977090312013-04-01T10:44:40.852-04:002013-04-01T10:44:40.852-04:00We were just talking about how excited we were to ...We were just talking about how excited we were to read the post you've been building up, Richard. Well played, sir. You definitely got me.<br /><br />When I wrote the Certified Angus Beef history book, the local meat subject came up a lot. The fact is, there are not many markets that can sustain local meat sourcing. Kentucky is one, because we have so many amazing local cattle producers and a lot of grass. One of the big issues with local beef is consistency. There's no way a local cattle producer can guarantee consistent Prime quality every time. That level of quality is only in 2% of the beef population. Fred Minnickhttp://www.fredminnick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-40533296730370679052013-04-01T09:55:13.940-04:002013-04-01T09:55:13.940-04:00You're a fool.
This is either a terrible Apr...You're a fool. <br /><br />This is either a terrible April Fool's joke or your sorry attempt at drumming up traffic to your provincial little blog.<br /><br />I don't believe that you actually have any evidence of wrong-doing, because if you did you would have released it today or yesterday. This isn't noble, all you're doing is providing the chef in question time to destroy the evidence and prepare pre-emptive damage control. <br /><br />You have two choices now. Retract this post, apologize for your april fool's joke in poor taste, and move on - OR, release the evidence this evening or tomorrow and hopefully catch the chef in question in the process of evidence destruction. <br /><br />I should point out, by the way, that if this man truly is guilty of fraud and you fail to disclose that - you're complicit. This isn't noble, this isn't ethical, and it's certainly the opposite of an attempt to keep the drama to a minimum. No, what you are doing is assisting in a cover up. You might as well be burying evidence yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-49736314681967619832013-04-01T09:33:18.533-04:002013-04-01T09:33:18.533-04:00As a consumer who is conscientious about what I pu...As a consumer who is conscientious about what I put into my body, and the impact that it has on the environment, I certainly DO care that the claims of a given restaurant are valid or not. Sure, I enjoy the occasional fast food hamburger, but I'm not being actively deceived, I know full well what I paid for.<br /><br />Since I also abhor drama and value ethics, I think you did exactly the right thing here. What I don't understand is why any chef would risk his entire reputation for a few bucks padded profit when there are MILLIONS of eager customers lining up to pay for premium, locally sourced ingredients.Frederick Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608810132703009856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-14438388668731842042013-04-01T09:19:53.686-04:002013-04-01T09:19:53.686-04:00Transparency. Thank you. I care what I put into my...Transparency. Thank you. I care what I put into my body and if it's sustainable. When I choose to eat meat, I want to know if it has traveled a far distance (energy consumption) and if it is filled with antibiotics/hormones. <br /><br />There are really great chefs who are honest and care about the food they serve. I work in the industry and I know about these wonderful chefs and I also know about the dishonest ones. Professionals in every field are held accountable. If you choose to decieve your customers, then your reputation and integrity are not priorites. <br /><br />Thank you for posting this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-38255569428001722532013-04-01T08:52:33.859-04:002013-04-01T08:52:33.859-04:00is this an April Fools joke?is this an April Fools joke?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-5116303057766114002013-04-01T08:46:49.267-04:002013-04-01T08:46:49.267-04:00Hmmm. A thorny issue, as you have the ability to d...Hmmm. A thorny issue, as you have the ability to destroy a business and several incomes in the process of exposing the chef. Why not give the restaurant the opportunity to fess up, and change either prices or the menu?max jacobsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-55611937472488381182013-04-01T07:52:12.433-04:002013-04-01T07:52:12.433-04:00Good for you! Unfortunately this problem seem ramp...Good for you! Unfortunately this problem seem rampant in the food industry - over charging for "sustainable" products purchased from a huge corporation like sysco. It detracts from restaurants that actually source out (and pay a premium for) high quality product.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-91826496232282825882013-04-01T07:46:01.199-04:002013-04-01T07:46:01.199-04:00Unless the meat is radioactive who gives a fcuk wh...Unless the meat is radioactive who gives a fcuk where the cow was brought up.<br /><br />Mr attorney blogger, dont you have ambulances to chase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com