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1. Bob Keller Wed 14 Apr 2010 @ 17:26 I am interested in viewing the show on TV but we don't receive ABC programming.

2. Emily Sat 03 Apr 2010 @ 05:20 Way to go, Jamie! You are doing an amazing job and I hope that all of the parents in America will get on board and realize the importance of what you're doing. I am amazed at the resistance you received from Alice and the radio DJ in Huntington. It's just plain common sense to want the future of our country to eat healthy meals and use manners while doing so. THANKS!!

3. Amelia Sat 03 Apr 2010 @ 03:15 I was raised by depression era parents. Eat everything on your plate. The food pyramid put forth by the government of the day (where carbs are king!--cheap energy source). Economics drives your food. I think a lot of these issues have come down through the generations to drive our institionalized food service. We see it in our schools, we see it in our Armed services,, go see what a soldier is eating at a KBR dining facility in Afghanistan, deep fat fried, carbohydrate rich crap. Yes, there is no doubt that it is time for a change in all regards. I was deeply disturbed by the West Virginia DJ bashing Mr. Oliver and saying that there was no way he could change this. HELLO!!! We are Americans!!!!! We can do it,, we've done it before!!!!! What a cynic!! Go Huntington WV and prove him wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Dennis Thu 01 Apr 2010 @ 01:34 Isn't the purpose of the school system to teach children the things in life that will help them as adults? . . Like job skills, social skills and health? Aren't the schools suppose to set an example? Even if parents are too ignorant to teach their children these necessary skills and act as proper roll models, the schools should! That is the very purpose of the school system. Do we expose our children to high-calorie junk food with little nutritional value or act as safe guides to take them on a path that perhaps we didn't have available to us in our schools. The ignorance of many parents is not going to change, but the need for schools to enlighten children is paramount. Why not get the children pro-active in classes that teach physical education as well as nutriton in a way that the kids are involved in their lunch menus? Come on, America! It's common sense.

5. Lin Tue 30 Mar 2010 @ 18:51 I commend you for doing. Our school lunch programs ae disgusting and certainly do not have the health interest of our childlren in mind. To make things worse, they schools now serve breakfast which is just as bad as the lunch program. The problem is the funding for the program. They do not have money to pay to have the food prepared there. They basically can pay to have it warmed up and served. for years my school had vending machine which many kids ate from.....they were dispensing pop and snack foods such as candy bars and potato chips. When closed one week due to vandalism the kids complained about what they wewre going to eat for lunch!#? It is all in the money and our value system. I imagine a lot of the kids eat the same stuff at home. The principal and the other lady who was an administrator made all educators look stupid and unwilling to see the real picture. Wake up America!!!!

6. Jill Tue 30 Mar 2010 @ 18:18 My 9 year old grand daughter eats breakfast and lunch at school as a convienence to me. SHAME ON ME! I never took the time to check out what she was being fed. I now pack her lunch and she eats breakfast at home.It is so sad that convenience has won over nutrition in our schools. Thank you Jamie for this eye-opener.

7. Rebecca Mon 29 Mar 2010 @ 19:25 Good Afternoon Everyone,
Let me start by saying when you stop feeding your children the same things at home that we do in our lunch rooms, then something might can be changed. We are only responsible for 2 meals a day 5 days a week. We are not responsible for what they eat at home. So take the plank out of your eye before you start looking at someone else. We feed them the foods they are used to eating. They will always pick the processed stuff. Parent's need to train them early about food choices before they get to school. We fix a blalance meal everyday. We have to make sure they have the nutrients they need. We have government regulations that we have to follow. Also, get your kids off the couch and make them go outside and play...

8. karlee Sun 28 Mar 2010 @ 23:37 Wow Jamie you are an amazing person with an amazing cause. All I can say is GO JAMIE GO!!!

9. David Kittner Sun 28 Mar 2010 @ 00:31 Congratulations to you and your crew Jaimie for bringing this sickening reality to light. I fully support your revolution and I commit to doing whatever I can do in my community to support you and your principles. Keep up the awesome work!

David Kittner
Brampton, Ontario

10. Annie Sat 27 Mar 2010 @ 22:09 JAMIE!

I am a student teacher who is full of positivity when it comes to children and changing the world....Watching this show made me sick.

Of course the kids are going to choose pizza over a chicken breast!! They should NOT be given a CHOICE!!!

I hope those lunch ladies listen to their hearts and realize that you aren't there to help THEM you are there to help the children! If they don't understand that, they are very poor role models and shouldn't be in a facility where they can influence children. What kind of message are you sending out to them??

"if its cheaper and makes you work less than its the best choice! Who cares about your body and the quality of life you will have" ---> that's the message i received.

I applaud you, and hope you never give up. It will take one hell of a person to change the worlds eating habits, and I believe you can be that person. If you do not open the eyes to those in Huntington, know that you are changing lives in thousands of other cities and towns through TV.

We love you in CANADA! WOOOOOOOOO!!

11. Amber Sat 27 Mar 2010 @ 20:11 All I can say after seeing your show is "WOW", I had no idea that our school lunches were so unhealthy. After viewing your program, I have decided to start packing my child's lunch instead of letting him buy at the school. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention! I wish you the most success, and truly hope our government will listen and require our schools to do better.

Bless you!

12. Betty Sat 27 Mar 2010 @ 12:06 I'm totally embaressed by how the cooks in the school treated you!!!!Actually they made the whole state look stupid!!!!Think it boils down to they did'nt want to do extra work,the head cook (not really a cook,they just WARM stuff up) they just want the easy way out.And when they didn't want to use silverware!!!!! Keep up the good work,you will save several lives,and all of us in WV are not living in denial.The cafertia ladies just made us look like it.And I about cried when the kids did not even know any vegatables.Glad your brave enough to shine a light on what's wrong with how america has been eating in the last 50 yrs!!!!!!!!!!!!

13. Jackie Sat 27 Mar 2010 @ 07:28 I love that you are doing this for our children! Our daughter was in Kindergarten last year in public school and I often went in for lunch with her when helping in the classroom afternoons. The food was just plain scary, all processed with fruit cups and nothing homemade. The snacks parents would send in for the afternoon snack were just as bad or worse, chips, cookies, MARSHMALLOWS?!?!?! We packed lunches from there on out and my daughter would help me make healthy homemade breads (zucchini was their favorite and often requested)

And if you read this, your demonstration with the chicken leftovers had a profound effect on our daughter, she was turning a little green when she saw those kids eat those "chicken nuggets"

14. Lisa Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 22:05 Keep it up Jamie. You are doing a wonderful job, even if it doesn't show right now!

Children need education from somewhere and often the parents just don't understand how to do better, not that they don't want to. I applaud your efforts and hope you can make a difference everywhere you are needed.

Thank you!

15. Hailo Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 20:27 I commend you Jamie! I hope many will take heed!

16. Kathy Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 12:51 Have not seen Episode 1 yet but will be watching tonight. It's embarrassing how we have become a nation of obeseness. Being raised by a single parent, we grew up on fast food with home cooked meals only on the weekends. I was not taught how to cook real food, and repeated that cycle with my own child. This last year I have been reversing that process and am learning how to prepare good healthy meals. Fast food is now the exception, not the rule. I am looking forward to seeing what Jamie comes up with on the shows.

17. Tanya Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 10:42 Thank you so much for your help. I'm hoping that it goes great and that them lunch ladies come around. I'm hoping it starts a change at my sons school. I get tired of him telling me he ate fried cheese for lunch. I also wanted to thank you for taking the time away from your kids and family to help our kids in need of your help. Thank you thank you thank you. I'm praying that it works out for you.

18. Ann Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 10:30 Jamie, Thank you, thank you! Please don't be discouraged.
From what I saw I wondered about the portion sizes served to the children. Not only was the food unhealthy, but there was a lot of food for little kids, most of which ended up in the trash. Cost being an issue, if serving sizes were smaller, wouldn't that stretch the dollars available? For example, perhaps slices of apple rather than a whole apple per child, fewer apples needed, less cost. Of course, this means more work for the kitchen staff. My impression of the kitchen staff, they didn't seem to eager to pick up the pace and change.

19. Sonia (foodiesletuh) Fri 26 Mar 2010 @ 00:34 I was shocked and appalled at the reaction from the "lunch ladies" - yes, they are lunch ladies. They can't call themselves cooks because they don't cook. All they do is reheat processed frozen foods. Alice was even proud of the fact that their beautiful multi-cooking surface stove was never used!!!! - and the radio station jokey to what Jamie is trying to accomplish there. These people are ignoring the obvious writing on the wall. They are completely oblivious to what is happening right in front of their eyes.

Kudos to the family who welcomed him in their home and got rid of their electric frying pot!

You have your job cut out for you, Jamie, but I hope you don't give up! Of course the kids will choose pizza and chicken nuggets when given a choice....don't give them a choice. Give them real food!

20. Julie Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 16:46 One word for the lunch ladies- LAZY.
Those mystery eggs, the chicken nuggets, the ?potatoes? Yuk! I wouldn't feed that crap to the wild birds at my feeders (except the crows)
What a hateful bunch of lard a**es those lunch ladies, principal, food buyer for the schools & disc jockey were to have to deal with. My sympathies for their rudeness & ignorance....
Best of luck to you. I haven't eaten processed food for over 5 years now, and don't miss it at all. I rarely go to restaurants- you never can tell what their meals are made of , who handles them (clean or dirty hands?) & how long the things like green beans & carrots have been sitting in water under heat lamps...& what has been overed with flies.
Preparing meals, shopping for the ingredients & sitting down to enjoy the meal is a great family activity. Sad that people figure it is easier to plunk the kids in front of the TV with some reheated mystery food than to appreciate what little time they really do have with their kids overall, & miss an opportunity to share an activity while teaching them how to prepare for the future & give them a sense of accomplishment for helping create healthy sustinence.
Please think about coming to Canada...we have lots of junk food addicts here too!

21. TripleH Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 21:02 I thank you for efforts in WV and pray that people accross the globe will take to heart what you are doing by witnessing your drive and passion alone for the wellbeing of mankind. Praise God for you Jamie!!!

22. aliciagail1023 Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 14:08 Let me start of by saying that I live in Raceland, KY which is right across the river from Huntington, WV. I want to applaud Jaime for coming to our area and trying to teach the local community about the benefits of eating healthy and real food. I am a mother of three elementary school children and I cringe everyday by what I see on their lunch menus. My daughter's school (she is in the fourth grade) has funnel cakes every Friday for breakfast. No where in my world does that contistute a healthy and nutritious meal. We as a nation are slowly killing our children and ourselves. I see commercials everyday on television and in maganzines about how we need to promote a more "green" society and have several people I know who rant and rave about how it is so important to recycle and use "green" products. Although, if you would ask their children what they had to eat for dinner on any given night it would more than likely be Mcdonalds or some other type of fast food. I am not undserstanding why it is so important to save the planet but they are letting the most important people in their lives die an early death. I had the pleasure of watching the first installment of Jaime's Food Revolution and I was deeply saddened by the way Jaime was treated by several people. I want to extend my apoligizes to Jaime for having to endure that kind of close-minded resistance. I know I am basing my opinion on just one episode and hopefully throughout the season it will become quite different. Once again thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming to our great tri-state area and trying to make us even greater. Yours truely, Alicia Dennison

23. lisa lemons Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 11:33 I am thrilled that you are doing this show. My family has become very food concious and my 11 year old son and I are eliminating foods with high fructose corn syrup - which is poisoning our bodies, processed foods and foods with ingredients that we can't even pronounce! He is now very concerned about the foods he eats at school since we are eating and cooking fresh food at home. I applaud you for bringing awareness and trying to bring change to his generation and generations to follow.

24. merchellu Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 07:35 Mi mas enhorabuena, Jamie, estas haciendo un sensacional trabajo, no me pierdo ni un solo programa tuyo, enseñar a comer sano, eres un GENIO.

25. talkmesyl Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 05:33 Watched the sneak peak. Good luck to you Jamie. You have an uphill battle but your heart is definitely in the right spot. I support you 100%. Come to California next!

26. Teresa Henry Wed 24 Mar 2010 @ 03:05 Watched the show on Sunday. Can't believe how tough it is to crack these people. It's sad that they are so uneducated about healthy life choices. I was stunned to see the negative reactions from the radio station and cafeteria staff.

Jamie you are a good person who is always trying to do the impossible. Keep it up. You do make a difference. It's just too bad the people cannot see the "big picture".

27. hernan torres Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 22:22 I am so happy that you are doing this food revolution and hope people get to change the poor eating habits and this spread through all America.
I know you been doing such hard work forquite bit of time please never give up on this great mision to change bad way of living.

28. Eileen Sheridan Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 20:53 Watched Episode 1 on Sunday evening. My heart went out to Jamie. He was so passionate about his beliefs. He tried so hard to get the point across to the school reps about what was being served to the children in the cafeteria. It was like he was butting his head against a wall. The more he attempted to convince them of the problem, the more difficult they became to convince. Thank you, Jamie Oliver, for caring to do the right thing for our children.

29. robin Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 20:08 how does a person see the comments that are posted?

30. Dean Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 19:05 I loved your show! Don't get discouraged. and dont' let the networks beat you down. Real food. Real care. your passion comes through on the show.

31. Claudia Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 18:58 Jamie should do this in México! I was shocked to hear a few weeks ago that kids in my country are now behind the United States in statistics: http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/hea_obe-health-obesity
I would be greateful forever. People need to learn how to cook and stop this madness. Last time I went to visit my family my nieces were loving a simple salad, pasta and scrambled eggs!! My brother's wife even call me to get the recipe!! Shocking ha? It was a really strange moment, I laughed because she was asking for the simplest of recipes, but it made me happy to think they do like good food and wanted that before their usual Mcdonalds meal or morning doughnuts :)

32. A caring word Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 14:14 Jaimie --- I want to say bravo for what you are embarking on in WV. There is a lot of resistance here with any type of change. But what you are doing with the school program at least brings light to the situation and hopefully a better tomorrow for school lunches.

Cheers!
A WV resident :)

33. Lisa Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 14:13 Watched the sneak peak on Sunday!! I am hoping that Jamie can change Huntingdon's choices!! I am very concerned with what my kids eat and am grateful for Jamie going out there and trying to make a change because SCHOOL FOOD IS AWFUL!!!!! In the sneak peak, I think they are unfriendly and inflexible and are not treating Jamie nicely at all!! I think that they are so set in their ways that they DO NOT want to change because it may require a little more work than what they want to do!! I will be watching Friday night!! Keep it up Jamie!!!!! There are lots of us out here who support you and want better and healthier kids and parents!!

34. Randi Rosen Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 08:31 This is my first time commenting on a television show and I just wanted to say that your show stuck with me. I am usually very aware of what my kids are eating but tonight I made sure I had something from all the food groups. They had a burger but it was cooked on the grill and served with veggies. I like that you are not expecting everyone to stop and run down to their local farmers market and buy everything vegetarian or whole grain. Rather you emphasize cooking with raw ingredients and if it has bread crumbs and a little butter, that is okay as long as it is not fried in vegetable oil.
Bravo

35. D. Whitley Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 05:03 Bravo, Jamie
It's about time someone tries to some good with our area. Our schools had soda machines and they finally took them out this year. love the show keep up the good work. with out national attention this area would never change.

36. rlmp Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 04:47 I viewed the sneak peak last night. I feel for, and admire Jamie for taking on such a challenge from the get-go. I am looking forward to the break-through with Alice the "Lunch Lady", er I mean "Cook".

37. sarah Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 04:05 Keep doing what you are doing NO MATTER WHAT people say!!! I am SOOOO proud of you and your heart and compassion. You have many people that don't watch TV that believe in you.

PLEASE don't give up. Weather or not TV supports you, family's will.. real people WILL.

I cook most food from my own organic garden and I know it is hard work.. but what else should I fill my time with? TV? Video Games? Internet? Crap? It takes hard work to save a community and I can not thank you enough Jamie and ABC for tackling such a difficult and massively important epidemic.

I am an American and hope we are patriotic enough as a nation to feed our children hearts, minds and souls. Bless YOU and God Speed.

Peace and hope to you and yours.

38. trashsista turninjunkintofunk Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 03:36 Loved the opening episode-our schools really do need to change. Not only does my school serve unhealthy fat and sugar filled foods to our kids, they are also responsible for generating over 90% of the trash produced at our school every week....trashing our kids and our planet at the same time...

This show should be required viewing for those in charge of food services at our schools-as well as our families that have not yet made the food-health-carbon connection.

39. Lee Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 02:41 Jamie,

I live in Morgantown, WV in the north central region of the state. I happened to be in Huntington when you were there last November and saw you on the street one Saturday morning during some foodfair - probably due to your visit.

I watched the preview episode Sunday night. I was moved by your commitment, angered by the stubborness you faced and afraid for the children of this country. I was also tired of the fast food that I keep on eating because it's convenient.

But the cafeteria food was appauling to me. I can't wait to watch Friday's episode to see how things go.

All I know was that your cooking shop in Huntington that day was full of people and it was exciting to see!

I'm checking out some of your recipes on here and hope to fix some of them soon!

Keep up your work! Thank you, Jamie.

40. Venetia Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 00:48 Jamie, thank you for trying to help Americans eat better (and therefore healthier). I was appaled at the treatment you received from the kitchen staff and hope it does not discourage you from your journey. The folks of Huntington have much to learn and hopefully will open their eyes to the gift they have been given.
You are an inspiration with your generousity, passion and committment to good food with fresh ingredients. Keep up the good work. I hope to meet you someday when you are in NYC.

41. Shelly Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 00:41 I watched the preview of Food Revolution last night. I have to say I was a llittle dismayed at the attitude of the "cooks" at the school. I would have thought they would have had the kids' best interest at heart and welcomed some support for change. I'm wasn't aware ANYONE thought chicken nuggest were healthy. I guess they are just resistant to any type of change.

I am a mother of three. One is grown and two are teens. I have tried to make it a habit to pack a lunch - making purchasing a school lunch a treat because I knew it would be something like chicken nuggets or pizza. Sometimes we parents doubt the decisions we make. I am happy I stuck to my guns on this. Even though times are tough because I am was laid off and am still unemployed, and my kids could get free lunch, I will not allow it for just this reason.

Thanks Jamie for supporting what a lot of parents have been fighting for, for years! Keep following your heart!

42. Carole Urban Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 00:34 Love the show. I don't have kids so it was a shock what they are served in schools. I am appauled they are served pizza for breakfast today. What happened to my country? Why is this accepted? How did this happen??

43. Jenny Jackson Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 00:12 I saw the show last night, and was shocked at how the whole town wanted to shut Jamie down. I couldn't believe the over weight lunch ladies really thought Jamie was unreasonable with his idea. I wanted to cry when he became so emotional about the news paper posting. Watching the show I felt like this town is so ungreatful for his help. Not only could the school lunches get a good health boost, but so could the adults in this town! If Jamie came to Washington I would be so greatful.
waiting our turn for help

44. Lisa Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 23:55 Saw what Jamie did for school lunches in England when I lived there; love this show here! I hope it opens up more eyes to healthier eating. I would love to see, on this site, some of the tried and successful kid-friendly recipes that worked in schools in England and here. I have picky eaters. Thanks.

45. Cameo \"thespikyhairedgirl\" Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 23:51 Just saw the Food Rev. pilot - thank you for teaching America to believe again in REAL food. you're doing us an honor & I believe in your cause!

46. Marcia Rowe Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 22:48 About your program on school lunches that aired on Mar.21. Do lunchroom ladies know anything about good food for ___anyone_?. I think they just want to get their work done as easily as possible. I realize the board of ed. is ultimately responsible. School children shoud not be given a choice. They should be fed healthy food and learn to love it. I am 60 but I remember in school, lunches were nutritious and good. We could only have milk to drink. My grandaughter eats only pizza and nuggets because its easy for her mother. I'm astonished. Thank you, Jamie, for what you are doing.

47. kris Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 21:43 We got to see the preview and are quite excited to see the Friday episode. Jamie you are one of many that have tried to change the food systems in america. Alice Waters has done wonderful things in California along the lines of what you are trying to do not to mention hundreds of "lunch ladies" that are trying to change the system from within. These are wonderful people trying the best they can. After trying to change food systems in Vermont including lunch programs, the key seems to be educating children about the food before trying to get them to eat it. Gardens outside the school to harvest fresh veggies from helps to make this connection for the kids. Also tackling the subsidized food system is a major challenge. I look forward to seeing the series. I believe America has been waking up for awhile in regards to where their food is coming from, but wow it seems to be a tidal wave of change at the moment. Yay!

48. Joy Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 21:40 WOW! Great show. I am now living in the US after being out of country for 8 years. I can´t believe how much processed food people buy!! People "cook" things that come out of boxes or cans. It is a sad situation. Good for Jaime and his desire to help people in the US....especially since he isn´t even from here! Hopefully more of us can realize what we are putting in our freezers and later into our bodies.

49. karen Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 21:38 Saw your show last night and loved it. You handled the 'lunch ladies' who were all obese, stubborn and narrow minded to change. You have a large task ahead of you. But you are doing the best thing for our overweight, sedentary kids. I applaud you and wish I could help make this happen. I hope you are successful and they see the benefits of good health, lean weight and physical activity. Gosh knows our society needs it.......healthcare is in dire need of a change.

thank you and good luck.

50. Heather Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 21:02 I welcome the change to the school lunch menu! I taught in a district were ALL the food was shipped in from a central kitchen and reheated before served to the children. It was all finger food served in throw away containers with plastic utensils.
http://www.buylocalpa.org/lancaster is a wonderful group in my area promoting fresh local produce. As a person who shops the markets, cooks at home and loves fresh food I applaud your efforts. Keep up the good work.

51. Lisa Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 20:23 Watched the premeire last night with my husband. This is a GREAT show! We live in California, and our kids eat lots of fresh vegetables, fruit, chicken, fish. I make their lunch every day, usually organic PB and J or PB and Honey. Its quick and easy. Its not hard to eat healthy, and the kids love all the food, because it is what they have grown up eating since they were babies. I feel like if you can feed them healthy at home and 90% of the time, then if they have snacks/candy and treats at the movies or at a party then its no big deal. The funny thing is...they dont really like to eat too much junk because they know the difference in how it makes them feel. I know it will be tough to change a lot of the families habits, epecially with the deep fryers...but once they get some new healthy habits they will love the fresh food, all the delicious flavors and especially how it makes them feel!!! Good Luck Jamie Oliver!!
From you fans in Cali!!!

52. sue ferguson Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 20:18 I wish you made appearances in the Seattle Wa area! I work with the school district and Head Start..sure would be nice to have you come and show low income parents positive ways to influence their children and their family meals/nutrition choices on limited incomes and eating healthy! Will you?

53. Krystyna Duplak Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 20:14 I think Jamie has the right idea, but I think in order to win over the children with healthy food, he should try and take what they are currently eating and completely makeover the food into a healthy version. That's one of the easiest ways to get kids eating healthier, without fighting a battle. You can't force them to change overnight and things have to change at home as well. If they haven't been raised to eat healthier foods, its going to take some time to change them.
I know the frustrations that go along with getting children to eat healthy, as I have 3 of my own.
I try everything I can to "hide" the healthy foods they dont particularly like, and serve them the ones they do like in a tasty way so they will continue eating them.. This is what I do with my kids and for the most part, and it works because they don't know what healthy things I've hidden into their favorite foods. All that matters to them is taste and appearance. Its always a battle, but their ultimate health is what matters in the end, and as parents it our responsibility to set an example, and stand our ground!

54. Parentof2 Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 20:13 Good Job Jamie. Keep it up our schools need you. I have 2 daughters; one is 9 and in 3rd grade, the other is 8 months. We always send her with a lunch, she is never to eat food at a school in a country that has decided that ketchup is a fruit/vegetable. I applaud what you are trying to do. Nutrition is important in our house as it should be in everybody's.

55. Paula Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 20:12 I saw the first episode last night. I've been concerned about the health of our children in America for a long time, but feel very powerless to do anything. I'm encouraged by what you are doing, hope you're very successful, and hope to find a way to make a difference in my family and community by watching your example. Thank you for your inspiration!

56. Karen B Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 20:07 I try to make things from scratch and thought I was providing a pretty healthy diet for my family. But this show was an eye opener! I checked my freezer during a commercial and found out althought we are not as bad as the family and school on TV, we are far from great. I look forward to watching and learning more to help make my family healthier!! Thank You Jamie!!!

57. Janine Clark Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 19:48 I watched the sneek peak last night of the new show and I am so sorry that the city you have gone to help is such a horrible representation of an American point of view, please don't take their rude, brash, nasty, uneducated opionons and behavior as the norm. You said some nice things about those people and I believe they were wholly undeserved. American children are FAT, FAT, FAT!!!! Face it people!!!, just face it...this generation is not going to live as long as we will, there are children with diabetes and heart disease and horrible obesity linked diseases that NO CHILD SHOULD HAVE, because their parents are lazy and can't be bothered to pay attention or to discipline, they don't want to RAISE their kids, they use video games and computers as babysitters and let them stuff their faces with what they want rather than force them to eat a healthy meal or go without because they don't want to argue with them or just plain make them do it...Parents? You can say no to your kids, you can MAKE them do things that are good for them, stop trying to take the easy way out and just make it a rule, eat what I fix for you or get up from the table and go without, simple...I did it with my son, who is now 23 and eats very healthy and has NO HEALTH ISSUES, NOT ONE...I have seen the long term damage bad eating can do..my mother is only 65 yrs old and sheis in a nursing home due to diabetesa nd heart condition due to poor eating and too much of a sedentary lifestyle..it's horrible.The Federal government is full of it with their "food pyramid" and nutritionists will tell you so..it is entirely too permissive and it allows far too much carbohydrates and fat...as jaime put it last night" why 2 servings of bread per meal, why rice ANDbread" that is wholly and completely unnecessary..and docotors and nutrition experts will tell you so...

The smart public knows that the food pyramid that the schools are forced to follow is made by the government to make it the cheapest wayt o fill a child up..lots of starch, carbs and fat, keeps em full..instead of paying for fresh food and putting effort into making it healthy..my son never touched a school lunch, and he is 23 now, went all the way thru school not eating that crap...and as for the kids who wouldn't eat jaimes lunch last night...if thats all you offer them they may turn it down a few times, but they will get tired of being hungry at lunch and eventually they will start to eat it..don't give them an option..trust me it works, and the powers that be know it works they just don't want to pay for it...come on people man up, fix this thiing...Jaime's trying, stop being so stupid and rude and give him a chance, he cares even if you don't..

And by the way...all of your comments about him making you look stupid in the newspaper article..don't badger him, you did that all by yourself on national TV Sunday night...you showed true ignorance, and rudeness.

58. Tambra Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 19:16 Jamie, I have fallen in love with you, after viewing your program last night. I wish you luck! Our school systems menu needs help! Our families need help! I am a working mom with two children, we cook everynight. My 12 yr old is not the only one in my family over-weight, but is my biggest concern. I am very interested in your program for our children and family. Our elementary schools had chips as a choice in the lunch lines until just recently. Adults can't opt for healthier items and yet we give this as a choice to our children- hello. Thank you - for bringing this into perspective. Help needed - in Rock Hill, SC.
God Bless

59. dak Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 18:47 Really enjoyed this show - well, actually, it made me sick to see how the kids are eating in school these days with all the processed foods. The poor way of eating has become so natural now. We need a new normal, don't we. Hopefully, this show will bring to light some of the problems and will offer some do-able solutions. Thanks!

60. Tiffany Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 18:24 Thank you for coming to America to change things like you did in the UK. I have been a fan for a very long time. Thanks for caring for children, what they eat and for their future. You are awesome and I am in full support of the Food Revolution. I watched the Sneak Peak last night and it definitely looked like it was hard to implement, but I'm so glad you didn't give up. You truly care and it just shows how much you care for food, cooking and people. Thanks again and I'm excited to see more of the series and what's to come for the future.

61. Mark Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 18:22 My wife and I saw the sneak peak last night and were appalled (if not exactly surprised) at what passes for "food" in America's schools. We always strive to eat healthy, fresh and organic and my wife happens to be an outstanding cook, too. I only wish there more people in the world like Chef Oliver who use their fame for the "greater good". Well done, Jamie! When are you coming to Canada? We could use a revolution here, too. And should you need assistants, my wife and I would make excellent sous chefs.

62. Katherine Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 18:21 Watched the sneak peek last night and I am HOOKED. I hate the way America's food is processed, full of high fructose corn syrup and junk. I would love to sit with Jamie to talk about packing school lunches. While watching Food Revolution, I was thinking, "For SHAME feeding your children that!"... and then I thought about the lunches I pack my kids... and hung my head in shame. Indeed, processed food is EASY. Chips, granola bars, cookies... all to easy to toss in the lunch box. Oh, and I made a huge decision last night. I NEED to adopt Jamie and his family. ;)

63. Jennifer Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 18:09 I saw the sneek peak of Jamie's new show Food Revolution and I was blown away. as a student studying to be a personal trainer and a food lover as well this is a show that pulls on my heart strings. His passion is mine. Back to a time whan food was simple and homade and children played outside . Viva la revolution !!!

64. Ron Michalski Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 17:28 Keep up the great work...America needs to discover that our government is killing all of us with all their rules and regulations/guidelines...etc...

65. Diane Morrill Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 17:28 Jamie Oliver is the best thing to happen to England's culinary world....period!

Now he is sharing his strength, knowledge, love, personality, humor, creativity, honor, time and recipes with America and the world. Woww, are we lucky (~.~).

I have eaten at the Cricketers in Clavering England twice and will go back again and again. This is the pub he grew up in that his parents still run. Each time I go I am in hopes of meeting Jamie and shaking his hand in gratitude for all he has contributed to the world....not to mention his 3 beautiful daughters he and his wife have brought into the world.

After much anticipation, I am excited after watching last night's opening of the "Revolution"....I can't wait to see how he does this. I've worked with ladies who prepare school lunches....He is up against a very thick stone wall.

I encourage everyone to watch this series and follow along at home and in your community. There is so much to be learned that affects all our lives, especially our young people....

Keep it up Jamie. And I hope to meet you in Essex some day. I'm just coming from Colchester (when not in California), so it's not far...

Warm Fuzzies,
Diane

66. Katy Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 16:55 I think this show is awesome! I was completely grossed out by what we (US) are feeding our children! Thank you for a great show!

67. fitrunner Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 16:54 I loved the show! It's my passion too, to educate and help people live healthier lives! I want to be a part of this. What can I do to help? I'm starting a mission to make changes in food donations gvien from Salvation Army, etc. Please help me!

68. Lucie Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 16:49 Jamie, I watched your show yesterday night and let me tell you that you're a courageous young man. You go directly to the point cause there's no time to lose and I can see that people have problems admitting that they're doing a huge mistake. It's a big challenge to make them realize that. Here in the province of Quebec (Canada) we have the Quebec breakfast club for kids which is fantastic but there's a lot more that can be done for children and, as you said, it starts at home with good homemade food. You're an inspiration for so many, you have to continue for the kids no matter what. Best luck to you!

69. Tricia Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 16:41 Go Jammie! Love your energy and concern.

70. Velma Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 16:39 I watched your show last night and I have to say it is about time. It is a shame that it has taken someone who is not even American to want to improve the quality of food that is served in our school systems. When I was growing up, I attended a small rural school that housed PreK trhough 12th grade in the same school. Our home economics teacher over saw the cafeteria. There were about 400 kids in our entire school and all the food was made from fresh foods. None of the food was processed and I have to say was really good. The incidence of diabetes or obesity was rare in our community. That is not the case these days. I will keep you and your staff in my prayers that you will be able to affect some change. What apalled me in the first episode was the attitude of the dietician. Shame on her. If anyone should be looking out for our kids or grandkids in my case, is the dietician. Does she have any children in the school system. Does she allow them to eat the foods she places on the school menus? I would bet the answer is a hell no!! Best of luck and loved your persistence with the cafeteria cooks.

71. worried mom in maine Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 16:09 I watched this show last night and it was great! I have been dealing with the same problems in my family and with my kid's lunch program at school. You can't imagine how difficult change is until you have to deal with it in your own life. I hope enough people watch this show and talk about it the next day at work to really make a difference.

72. Mary Kay Clinton Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 16:06 Watched your new show last night in Evanston, Illinois just outside of Chicago. I don't mean this is a religious way but frankly your experience with the Lunch Ladies must be similar to how Jesus Christ felt when trying to teach Christianity. An almost impossible task. I just hope the good people of West Virginia don't nail you to a cross.
I loved the show! You have great producers. The scene, when you visited the home of the obese family, cooking the food they eat during the week and placing it in front of the mother and her epiphany moment of "I am killing my children" was beautiful and very powerful for families to watch. What a challenge this will be for you and for the people of West Virginia. In Illinois, (The show was interrupted by the passing of the Health Care Bill in DC.) The other part of the show that really touched me is the conflict between you and the Lunch Ladies. It was very surprising to me that people in charge of feeding children are more concerned about checking the boxes of nutrition requirements than feeding the children fresh unprocessed foods. I remember seeing a report on the brain and how it learns to crave sugars and salts if that is all it knows to eat. My only suggestion for future shows and maybe you are finished taping, is to do a physical with the Obese Family before they start eating good food. I would love to see how their Fats, blood sugars. weight and life changes. But maybe that is obvious.
Great show and I am a fan. I hope Michelle Obama is watching if not give her a call . The First Lady of America should visit this school and talk to the children and parents.
Best to you and your staff. MK Evanston, Illinois , Ps We loved the Italian cookbook the lemon bruschetta is something we serve all the time. If you ever need to visit the best cook in Italy her name is Mirella and she prepared a week of meals for me in Sestri Levante in her little kitchen and I hope heaven is Mirella's Kitchen.

73. Tracy Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 15:14 Excellent show. As a television producer I honestly don't watch much television. But when I saw the teases for this series I had to tune in. How could I not? I have a 3-year-old daughter. A kid that's never had fast food, digs right into our vegetable garden and loves organic milk and everything cous cous. I beginning to think that's a rarity in his country.

74. Dana Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 14:55 I cried over and over again while watching the sneak-peak episode. It is a tragedy how we feed our children. One of my jobs in Chicago was as a lunchroom attendant where I saw exactly the same thing that Jamie saw in Huntington...even heard the same thump, thump, thump as the trays were cleared. One school I worked at was even worse it that's possible. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK JAMIE!

75. PG Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 14:35 Excellent show last night. Made my entire family watch the show and we very much enjoyed every minute. Keep up the good work. The "ladies" in the school kitchen were absolutely embarrassing and should be barred from having any interaction with any food.

76. Lisa Snyder Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 14:22 LOVED LAST NIGHT'S SHOW!!! Can't wait to see more!!

77. kelley rose Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 14:21 Watched the preview show last night and am OUTRAGED at the regulations that prohibit our children from eating healthy!!! GREAT job Jamie. I am a single mother of two teenagers, we eat fresh and healthy foods, so yes it can be done on a budget. I live close to San Antonio Texas which has been on the list as one of the "Fattest Cities!" I have been a fan of Jamies for years & view the food network & subscribe to the Food Network magazine. Would love to go to work for this cause , what can I do & where does one begin? I was upset that the kitchen ladies last night were not more open minded. Parents, teachers, kitchen ladies ect. all need to be BETTER informed of the hazards of feeding our children the "CRAP" the government allows. Please contact me with ideas & direction.... I want to be onboard this revolution!!! Kelley Rose

78. Candace Sipes Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 14:17 I watched Food Revolution on 3/21 and was absolutely captivated!! I am the mother of two girls ages 6&7 & I try very hard to emphasize the importance of good nutrition with my children. For the most part, we make good choices. I am shocked with the food choices in our own school cafeteria & even more shocked by what they bring in their lunch boxes----from HOME! I often ask these children, "Where is your fruit or veggies?" and time & time again they tell me that they don't like that. Proper nutrition & education of good foods start in the home & will carry into school if children are given the correct information and motivation. I cannot fathom sending my children to school to learn without the proper foods to fuel their minds & bodies! Many times I take my youngest daughter's class a morning snack, usually consisting of fruit or graham crackers & even fat free cool whip---these children, who don't like fruit, CLEAN ME OUT time & time again & ask for more!! Many children choose ice cream, cookies choc milk & fruit roll ups as their lunch. WHAT?????
I applaud your efforts to change the system & wish that you would come to our school as well. I am at a loss for what to do. If parents would just take a look around at these obese, diabetic children & see them as a gift to behold & to take care of! Thank you so very much for allowing me to vent.

79. Jennie Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 13:37 You are my hero, Jamie!

80. Tracy Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 13:37 Jamie ROCKS! Just listening to those old fuddies not wanting to change their ways is just one example of how America got to the point it is in every aspect as well as nutrition. Takes one person to start a movement and Jamie is a hero for getting it rolling! Props to JAMIE. Don't let those backwards, backward thinking folks prevent the movement! It's not about the system, it's about the people. Problem is the food industry is so intermingled in the decisions about what our children are eating. This is a huge mountain to climb and I'll climb with you!!

81. Amber Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 13:15 Jamie ~
Thank you for your support in helping the kids of America. I think you are doing an awesome job!

82. bjanderson Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 13:07 I was quite shocked at the arrogance of those ladies he had to work with. He comes all the way over here to help, and gets nothing but bad attitude. Jaime seems like one of the kindest individuals
who loves doing what he he enjoys most. Jaime, your welcome at my house any time you want to come to Michigan. You won't hear a single gripe from me or my family. I've been watching you for years now, and I am amazed at how much you get into cooking. That excitement is fun to watch. You are to be commended,
Bill Anderson

83. Lisa Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 13:06 The sneak peak was excellent! I had lunch at school with my 5th grader last Friday and they served re-heated frozen mozzarella sticks as the main dish! For lack of better words, it was gross.
Jamie! America needs you!
~Lisa

84. Susie Weber Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 13:05 Watched the first episode last night. It' sad that the people at the school don't seem to see an issue with what they feed the kids. I hope you can get thru to them as well as all of America. I'm Vegan but most of my friends eat basically like the people on that show and they are aware and understand the consequences but don't seem inclined to change. Good Luck, we must all keep trudging towards a healthier world. Thanks Jamie.

85. Galadriel Lothlorien Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 12:47 I used to attend Greek Orthodox church in Huntington, West Virginia when I lived in Saint Albans, West Virginia...about 6 years ago. Watching the show last night, I wondered if Jamie was familiar with the history of Huntington, WV.

The Hatfield's were from that area, & a reporter came along & wanted to do a story on the Hatfield's & McCoys. This reporter told the Hatfield's to get their shotguns & had a posed photograph of them with their guns, & wrote about them as if they were stupid, violent, backwards people. This was only a few generations ago. My husband's retina specialist was a Hatfield. His grandfather was in that famous picture taken with the guns.

The Hatfield & McCoy was no where near the worst feud in our history, but this reporter made it one of the most well known. What many people do not realize is that there Hatfields that married McCoys, & vice versa. Also, I know for a fact, that many Hatfields are very intelligent & educated.

But what that reporter did, embellishing the Hatfield/McCoy feud, left some wounds.

Also, Huntington is on the Kentucky border. On King's Mountain, in Kentucky, was where the Scots-Irish defeated the British army that had expanded to the mountains to proclaim victory of the Revolutionary war. A few Scots-Irish (what many refer to as "hillbillies" now...or "rednecks") armed with only their hunting guns, surrounded King's mountain, climibing up the mountain, defeated the British army. Word quickly spread, & the Revolutionary war was renewed. This was in 1780.

So the people of allegheny are very proud, hard working, independent, and as a whole, oppose any "outsider" coming in & telling them how they should live, let alone what they should eat.

I had never even heard of "squirrel gravy on bisquits" before meeting my husband, who was born & raised in West Virginia.

As a side note, if you succeed in Huntington, West Virginia, in you quest, you can succeed anywhere.

Good luck. :-)

86. ACL Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 12:45 Jamie Oliver was supposed to stay within the school buget when making lunches in Huntington, WV but the reality is the show had to pay in double the budget to make the food that he served in the show. This guy is not sincere, his fake tears last night were not real, he's a bloody goofball, this is RUBBISH!!! lol

87. melanie Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 12:27 God bless you for doing this Jamie. Its long overdue, but by the looks of the show, you can see they are not budging they don't care. But the parents are going to wake up, if they don't then its obvious they don't care. Parents will have the power if they stand up and say we are not letting you feed this crap to our kids anymore. I made my family watch and they are in denial, but seeing you get worked up about this situation like I do gave me the strength to keep fighting them. Can't wait to see where you go next.

Love & Light

88. kim Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 11:44 I taped your new TV show Food Revolution(was not able to see the end due to an interruption) so needless to say I cannot wait to see what happens. Thank you for trying to change the way americans eat and opening up their eyes. We have always believed in healthy, good food.Seeing what americans eat and all the processed foods and think its ok, is bizarre. Alot of them dont have the knowledge on foods and what is good and what is bad. They tend to think that preparing healthy meals takes a rocket sciencetist, just what it takes is information and know how. So cheers to you on opening up their eyes and educating people. I will be sure to watch more of your shows and trying out your recipes.

89. Laurie Weber Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 11:27 Saw this last night and loved it! Trying to change a whole town at once is quite the task! It's wonderful what Jamie is doing, because I think a lot of the problem is a lack of education and a lacking in the culinary skills it takes to prepare meals from fresh, raw ingredients and also meal planning. It is good to see someone trying to make a difference in people's lives which in turn could save their life! Great show, and also educational for the viewer!! Best of luck on the REVOLUTION!

90. Christopher Dillon Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 08:09 Aloha Everyone, just watched the sneak-peek of the show and I can't tell you how much I wanted to be there to help Jamie out. The attitude of the people, from the radio host to the school food director was freaking incredible and both deserve to be fired. This was an eye-opener, and not only will I be tuning in for every show I'll be finding a way to get involved in this movement.

Chris
Oahu, Hawaii

91. Michael Kubetz Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 07:02 The bottom line is I love children and I love good nutritious living food.
While watching the preview tonight I found myself cheering, crying and feeling very sad about the current food that our children are eating at schools around this country.
It is obvious that we have lost our way here with food and children, and it is very sad to me.
I have always thought schools were to set up to provide the example of what was right, what we are to aspire to, how to be our best selves, it is obvious that this not the case with feeding our children.
Thank you all for shedding light onto this epidemic in our country, may it shake up the industrial food system.
Thank you Jamie, and all that created this show,
I can not wait to watch the upcoming episodes and to pass on the word regarding this revolution, something I really can wrap my heart and tastebuds around!
With much gratitude,
Michael Kubetz
Portland, OR.

92. Nizar Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 06:44 Oliver, you are the best you have a long way to make everybody to change to stay away from all bad food it kill us all

GOOD LUCK JAMIE YOU ARE THE BEST

93. Jean Frank Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 06:13 God Bless you Jamie for giving a damn about the U.S, when others don't. Thank you for taking precious time away from your family to show the people of Huntington and throughout the United States that we are not only killing ourselves but our children. Children model what they see, they look to their parents, teachers and adults in their lives to teach them right from wrong. I watched your premiere of food revolution tonight and shame on the people in Huntington who turn a blind eye to your kindness and generosity. Open your eyes America we are killing ourselves and our children. Jamie keep up the good work, there are those of us who appreciate you!

94. Marjan Rotting Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 06:10 Good on you Jamie. I know that changing food habits is a chore. I tried it at our school district years ago and had a revolution of parents who took it personal. They were so defensive, as if I didn't realize they worked hard. Still, it isn't hard to cook real food. I admire you trying to work with the school districts. By teaching the kids, you will change the families. I will check in on your show weekly.

95. Marti Russell Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 05:48 Watching your show tonight I laughed and cried, realizing that the district where I work, Garden Grove Unified School District (California), serves the same foods you showed on your show...pizza for breakfast, chocolate/strawberry milk, nuggets, etc. They even used to serve donut holes for breakfast when I started working there!! GGUSD is one of the largest school districts in California and I would love it if you would take on GGUSD in your TV show. Hopefully by influencing what is served in our school district will also influence what is served in the rest of the schools in California as well.

96. Natalie Sandoval Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 04:37 Bravo on your tv special here in the USA. It is about time that we see what we are really EATING.
I made the change last year after i saw a picture of myself and I was disgusted. And then I really look at what I was eating. Not healthy at all. Well I did the switch slowly because i didnt want to fail, give up and I figure I didnt put it on over night and it not coming off overnight. So instead of Mcdonalds for breakfast I did a fruit, oatmeal,wheat bread,coffee,little cream...Well lunch and dinnner was salads,lean meats,no red, vegtables,fruit,nuts and portion control. Put away my big plates and used small. Steamed or bake. NO PROCESS food.....all natural....Well I can happy say 50 pounds came off and I still working on it.I have about 30 more pounds to go and I will be very happy. And dont forget the WATER. Lots of water. I am over 50 and no high blood pressure,no diebates,....NOTHING. Walk alot and when I reach my goal, well I am going to buy my White pair of jeans. I feel so much better,nothing hurts me anymore and the complaints,well I just love them. Once I reach my goal I will send you a before and after ok. It can be done, and the food I eat now well I just love it. Thank you so much and I hope this opens the eyes of the American people. We are killing ourself with all the wrong food. Thank you so much Jamie.

97. Sue Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 04:07 Interesting show. I hope Jamie succeeds and other school districts take notice.

98. Tara B Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 03:56 Wow! The show tonight was scary, inspiring, and beautifully produced. Thanks to a homemaker mom who was also a gourmet cook, I've been in the habit of eating and cooking healthy food my whole life...but I'm realizing how unlike the rest of America my story really is. The lunch ladies and school principal in this show were enough to make you want to scream, but I know Jamie can win them over. Truth and good food will prevail! Can't wait to see the full first episode on Friday. Great work, Jamie--you're my hero!! :)

99. Anneke Weeling Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 03:53 Dear Jamie,

I want to say, I'm very moved and amazed what you try to do. Unbelievable that you got so much resistance. I would think that the people would be so appreciative that you care. But instead they are working against you. They don't even know that you are there for them.
We live in a time that people want to live fast, they have no clue that their lives are passing them by, and by eating the way they do, it goes even faster.

I'm disabled and corpulent myself, so I know how hard it can be, but if I see people giving their kids bad food time and time again, I ask them to look at me, and ask if they want them to be like me? A lot of times I get "mind your own business" look, but I don't care about that. Maybe I get one to think and change.

I can only hope that you open the eyes of the world, and that all your time and energy is not for nothing.
I really love you for what you try to do. Keep up the good work!

@nneke Weeling

100. kb Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 03:47 I Love you Jamie!!!
Thank you for caring . Thank you for Giving your energy!.
Your passion is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you to your FAMILY as well - as I know they have to share you.
Rock On!!! Keep loving your Spirit and living your passion!
I found it utterly amazing that you would tackle such a big system like the schools !! WOW!
Let us all rise up for the beauty that is available.
You inspire healthy eating, and what a amazing forcefield of LOVE you have. P.S. I am a very lazy cook, and I intend to change that today.
LOVE YOU Jamile! Many Blessings to you and your family!
kaye

101. Linda Sebastiano Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 03:36 Hey Jamie,

I watched your new show this evening. I am amazed on how the women who work in the lunch room did not budge to try and help those poor children. Pizza for breakfast, what in the heck!!! Who gives pizza to their children for breakfast. What happened to eggs, toast and fruit for breakfast. Through the whole episode, they really made me angry. They did not give you a chance and did not make it easy. I was so upset! I said to myself, if Jamie was right around the corner from my house, I would drop what I was doing and come to your rescue and set those people straight and get them to open their eyes. It seems they really do not understand what they are doing to the health of the children and even themselves. They are so set in their ways Jamie, it seems they wanted you out in the worst way. Jamie, I think what you are doing is AWESOME!!! God Bless You and I hope and pray you succeed in your quest!! You have a fan Jamie, don't you dare let them put a rain cloud over your plan. They don't realize you are like an Angel set out to save these people and help them live longer and healthier lives! If you ever get a chance, why don't you come to the town of Mahopac in New York. My family and I are trying to get on the right track. My son is 17 years old. He is such a wonderful and beautiful human being. But he is very much over weight. I am so afraid of his life being shortened. I cry inside everyday. He has so much to offer this world, I want him to lose weight to better his health. So if you are ever in the state of New York, give me a shout out! God Bless you and your family!!

your fan,
Linda

102. kb Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 03:34 I LOVE you Jamie for what you are doing!!!!!!!!!!
I am amazed at your passion. '
The forcefield of love shines through you.

You blow me away - thank you for caring for all of us in the UK and USA
Keep LOVING your own Spirit!
Kaye and family!

103. Nan Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 03:09 Jamie, your show moved me. We are not a nation confused, we are a nation in denial.
I applaud your efforst and will continue to watch your program. I also will be one of the first to say if you need my help... I am here!

104. Jack Houvouras Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 02:54 I watched the Sneak Peak of your show on ABC tonight and have decided to change the way I eat. I'm not obese but am 15 lbs overweight. For me, the problem has always been an unwillingness to cook when picking up a pizza or throwing something frozen into the oven is so much faster and easier. But, you've convinced me to change my ways. I plan to sign up for cooking classes at the former "Jamie's Kitchen" in downtown Huntington and to start buying more fresh foods at the local grocery stores and Farmer's Market. Thanks for all you're doing for Huntington and America.

105. FoodIdeasToo Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 02:44 Sometimes answered prayers take a long time..... I wrote a business plan when my son was in grade school for a healthy fast food location across the street from schools, or on the way to school for busy parents.... so kids would not have to eat the stuff served in schools... pizza, pasta, tater tots, breaded whatever.... nothing green, nothing healthy and all going in the trash like I saw on your show tonight..... Your entire show tonight is what I experienced... unlike you, I didn't have the attitude, the chef background and was laughed away. I talked to various investors, told I was ahead of my time. Talked to the school, said it was the only way to mass produce meals for Kids. SO, SO, SO Happy to see you doing what you are. You have 1,000% support from me...... I couldn't do it then, I am praying you do it now, with help from lots of people like me..... I'm in! Best of luck to you and all who get your viewpoint. I still have my business plans and my ideas...... Make it happen! The time is right! Thank you Jamie for this massive wake-up call......

106. Ivy Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 02:33 Jamie, I can't say thank you enough for your tv series. I'm watching the sneak peak now and I am seeing my life, my childhood, the future of my children. I'm in WV, much more north than Huntington, and I am seeing my life. I realize (and have for some time) that I don't know what being healthy means. I don't know how to cook healthy or how to eat healthy to be honest. I really want to learn. Thank you for helping.

107. Alice Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 02:21 Bravo to Jamie for taking on this issue... support him by signing his petition.

108. W.West Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 02:17 I am so encouraged by this show. I hope you have great success! We need a serious change in this country!

109. Liz Arce Sun 21 Mar 2010 @ 17:12 I love cooking period! My Husband and I go out and buy everything and anything to cook at home and to enjoy with a great bottle of wine and laughs. Jamie is trying to do this in a Country that does not normally cook at home. The USA is abound with cheap, fast, eat out food that price beats hands down versus home cooking.

Wish you luck Jamie - look forward to your endeavours!

Liz Arce - Ontario, Canada

110. April Hamilton Sun 21 Mar 2010 @ 15:07 Three (million!) cheers to Jamie and the crew for coming to West Virginia and peeling back the layers on the unsavory topic of the American diet! Hooray! The show is amazing (BRILLIANT, really)! Got to see the first two episodes at a Huntington Premiere celebration, and I know the overall response will be great! We will continue to work on changing things in your absence. Come back and visit, and most of all THANK YOU!

111. Laura Sun 21 Mar 2010 @ 02:43 will it be aired in Australia?

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