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On The Quest For Foodie Freedom (Warning! Rant ahead & contains F-Bomb)

May 19, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 10 Comments

Pig in Space!!!

Recently on stART: Creating As We Go I shared this painting I did of a pig exploring space to find foodie freedom. It was inspired by something my sister Shannon said that got me giggling. A pig in a space ship? How awesome would that be to paint?! But as I was painting it I realized it meant much more to me than that. 

I find we are living in a world that is getting more and more nasty when it comes to food. Like it has become some kind of religion with all sorts of rules to follow. If you don’t, you will be judged. It can also go to the other side of extreme where gluttony is the name of the game.

What happened to moderation? What happened to foodie fun? Where the hell is all this shame coming from?

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So I have embraced this image. I have even made a t-shirt inspired by the desire to be on the quest for yummy food no matter where it takes me or what people might say. I have to tell you, it takes guts embracing the symbol of a pig in a foodie world. 

Throwback Thursday

1975 McDonald's Playground Suzie and Jamie (2)

Photo courtesy Inta Ridler

I grew up during a time when McDonald’s was associated with being a fun family treat, not something diabolical. It is hamburgers people! (That is me in the middle BTW and my sister Jamie on the right.)

1975 McDonald's Playground Suzie and Jamie

Photo courtesy Inta Ridler

I will not tolerate foodie fascism. I will stand up for those who just want to have fun enjoying food. Of course homemade food is the best and I love it and make it all the time but come on people, we all need a break in the kitchen and not all of us are rich. 

I do not want to have to go into outer space to find a world tolerant of my foodie views, customs or habits. Sometimes I think the world has decided that the foodie universe is one that is safe to be judgmental of each other in. To be elitist and at times, cruel. 

You know what I say? Bite me. Bite me and get the fuck off MY foodie planet.

Here is to finding and embracing foodie freedom.

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  1. Lypsil Addict says

    May 19, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    I agree!!!

    Reply
    • Suzie the Foodie says

      May 20, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      You rock!

      Reply
  2. Debra She Who Seeks says

    May 19, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I like your little piggy design! Do remember “Pigs in Space” on the original Muppet Show? That was always a fun segment.

    Don’t let the naysayers get you down, Suzie. The Foodie Universe is a vast one and there’s room for all!

    Reply
    • Suzie the Foodie says

      May 20, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Yes, of course! Pigs in Space, LOL, love it.

      Thanks Debra and you’re right, the foodie universe is huge!

      Reply
  3. The Happy Whisk says

    May 20, 2016 at 4:36 am

    Love your pig shirt. Oh my gosh, so great.

    For me, I cannot eat out anywhere due to allergies and other issues but … I still have foodie fun with ingredients. So that’s the way I keep my mind excited. For example, I tried mung beans at home for the first time, ever. Wow, I loved them.

    But going out and having fun to eat, I used to do that with my girlfriends and if you can do it, I say go flippin’ for it and have fun.

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    • Suzie the Foodie says

      May 20, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Thank you! I am totally loving my shirt. Thinking I’ll wear it to the clay studio today. Oh of course, follow your own foodie path, especially when you have health issues. And focus on what you can eat, yes! Thanks THW, you are awesome.

      Reply
      • The Happy Whisk says

        May 20, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        Interesting post too because when I first started to get sick and realized that foodie travel fun was a no go, at first it was a bummer. No more trying new places but then, like you said, I just focused on what I could eat.

        That said, I am VERY THANKFUL that there is at least one drink I can have at Barnes because we go there alllll the time. It’s mint tea and when the girls see us coming in, they get my tea ready and Tim’s Super Duper Caramel Overload. Lucky shit, he is.

        And now … I’m headed downtown to drop off more donations. Catch ya’ later 🙂

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        • Suzie the Foodie says

          May 21, 2016 at 3:20 pm

          I’m so happy your have your foodie sanctuary at Barnes with mint tea and books! And love that they know you too, that’s awesome.

          Reply
  4. Janet Pole says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Fucking awesome …. stick to your fucking guns cuz you fucking rock.

    Reply
    • Suzie the Foodie says

      May 25, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      I adore you Janet!!!

      Reply

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