We're Not Thinking About Food Today

Several days later, this post still strikes me as the right thing to have done. Thank you.

There's elitism that makes us think we should all photograph our lunches against earth-tone linens, which we can brush off if we choose. Scroll on, nobody gets hurt. And then there's elitism that makes us think we can brush off what is happening to people around us, where scrolling on is the act that hurts. Thank you for finding a way to elucidate the difference.

It's so easy to compartmentalize if these things don't affect you or the people you love directly. As a woman of color and a member of the Food52 community from way back in the Beta days, thank you for this post. Thank you for seeing us, and listening, and learning.

Thanks for this post, Food52! The past week has been devastating. I find it insensitive and tone deaf when our community continues churning out pretty food and just so latte pictures in the wake of all this upheaval and heartbreak. Right now is a great time for people in every kind of community to put our heads together, share resources, and figure out all the ways that we can do better.

I appreciate that F52 took the time and energy to address, albeit delicately, the weight of national events here. While most of the time this place is one of refuge from whatever else is going on in the world, there are occasions where it seems to big to ignore. That saying nothing is in itself making a statement through silence. My heart has been heavy and I have been feeling impotent lately - maybe all we really need to do is remember the humanity each of us possesses. These seems as good a place as any to begin having the conversations these events demand of us. For me, I hope all of my friends here on F52 find grace and peace in their day - and in the days to come.

No one is asking or making you buy a $48 candle that smells like tomatoes. I know I wouldn't! But to say this breeds of racism just doesn't feel right. There are many articles and recipes on this site that are wonderful and talking about the problems we are facing in our country seems to be a step in the right direction.

I was unpleasantly surprised by the content of this blog post. I highly doubt that the author or any working for this site, who has the nerve to charge $48 for a candle that smells like tomatoes, has any clue what it's like to be black or a cop. The only effect this post has had is to continue to breed racism. I'm out of here...

This is an ongoing problem and needs everyone to be involved. It is not something that only some people can respond to. A dialogue must take place and not be pushed to the side. We really cannot keep going on like this. Thanks.

Thank you for the editorial decision to post a news item during a critical juncture in our nation's ongoing development. The recent shootings are but a symptom of a much deeper crisis and all eyes must be turned to it and made uncomfortable in order for change to begin. At the risk of sounding petty, I just wish the background image was solid black and not the comfort of bed pillows. Thank you again.

Glad you spoke up as we all should no matter where our perch in the world. I need to see a commitment to justice and non violence everywhere.

Much respect - both for content and fearlessly responding to criticism.

I also want to say thank you. I really didn't expect it from this website because most lifestyle websites don't do things outside their "brand." And obviously, looking at some of the negative comments, it can hurt your brand. Thank you for being brave and speaking up anyway.

Funny, but I see nothing that relates to the 5 police officers that were brutally murdered and 7 other officers that were wounded in a blatantly racist attack.
Do they not matter?
Are their lives not important?

I've been enjoying and cooking with food52 for a good while. I've somewhat distanced myself from the site, in part because of a perception of elitism that occasionally comes through. This post has broken through that. I embrace your willingness to bring positive light to this challenging time, and appreciate the support that food52 gives you to publish this.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thank you.

And just like that Food 52 has made it easier on me to gain some time back into my life. I needed to cut back on all the escapism that i used to use their site for. I will miss them at first I'm sure. Especially all the items I've marked to spend my hard earned dollars on. So thank you Food 52 for making this decision so much easier.

Repeating the thanks of other comments in thanking you for this post today. Thanks!

I feel overwhelmed with this content at every turn. I look to Food52 as an escape, not another source on these subjects. Please.... Enough!

Food52 can sometimes be indulgent and a little tone-deaf, so I was pleasantly surprised by this article. It's exactly what we all needed to read today. Thank you.

Thank you for posting this. This is relevant to everyone, and I'm grateful to all the websites (news or non-news) who don't let this go unacknowledged.

thank you

THIS is why I love FOOD52 as much as I do!

All I can say is thank you for pulling together these words of wisdom and wonderful resources. In my corner of the world I want to make people aware of two great organizations - Southern Poverty Leadership Council (SPLC) and the Equal Justice Initiative. We need to know our racial history as a nation and we need to actively fight against hatred and social injustice. There are people who are already organized and know how to do this and we need to donate money to fund their activities as well as join in when asked to write letters and March. And maybe each of us can change some hearts and minds. For my part I want to see if I can get other white people to care deeply about these issues and I need to listen to them about why they feel put off by the larger dialogue about race. I'm judgmental about their lack of recognition of privilege but there is something in the area of guilt/defensiveness that I need to understand more to be able to have a true dialogue. I feel pushed to want to lecture but I know I need to take a breath and also listen because we need more people to care. This is a painful week.

I'm glad you did this. I was on this site to get a little break from this stuff but it is so terrible we need to address it and not hide from it.