tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post3889407956931153911..comments2024-03-18T23:32:16.412-07:00Comments on Cooking and All That Jazz: Orange Is The New Black and Prison FoodAnne in the kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-37105070377810286542017-06-13T21:39:15.261-07:002017-06-13T21:39:15.261-07:00Thanks Brandi! I will take a look at Wentworth!Thanks Brandi! I will take a look at Wentworth!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-16495005271366185262017-06-12T19:04:25.809-07:002017-06-12T19:04:25.809-07:00Such a great post, Anne! Neat idea to come up with...Such a great post, Anne! Neat idea to come up with prison food meals for the day. My husband and I are currently watching OITNB and I'm having such a hard time getting into the latest season. We're on episode 7. I hear it gets really good on episode 9. Have you heard of the show Wentworth? It's a similar women's prison drama, but based in Australia. It's so good. You should give it a try. It's on Netflix too. Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-62274316261216779112017-06-12T07:26:33.362-07:002017-06-12T07:26:33.362-07:00I think they should try and be as self sustaining ...I think they should try and be as self sustaining with food as possible, but what do I know?Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-25053726068631518282017-06-12T07:25:51.927-07:002017-06-12T07:25:51.927-07:00I love it too, but now I have finished it and have...I love it too, but now I have finished it and have to wait an entire year before I know what the outcome of this season will be. Drats!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-30597442219093849332017-06-12T07:24:19.292-07:002017-06-12T07:24:19.292-07:00I don't watch the Middle of Fresh Boat, but I ...I don't watch the Middle of Fresh Boat, but I do love Big Bang. They seem to eat take out Chinese on that show.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-56513744753657007622017-06-12T07:23:14.083-07:002017-06-12T07:23:14.083-07:00I understand the need to keep costs down, but some...I understand the need to keep costs down, but some of the investigations into the institutional foods at prisons in the states are horrifying. I certainly have no solutions but there has to be a better way.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-51571056077831879312017-06-12T07:19:46.591-07:002017-06-12T07:19:46.591-07:00I've never seen this show, but I can only imag...I've never seen this show, but I can only imagine that prison food would not appeal to me.<br /><br />I do know that at some prisons here (minimum security kind of thing) they sometimes grow vegetable gardens. I would think that should be encouraged at most prisons.Sharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766692049927299389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-15766141577314822072017-06-12T07:13:41.644-07:002017-06-12T07:13:41.644-07:00I love that show too :) Your post got me to wonder...I love that show too :) Your post got me to wondering how much is spent in Canada per inmate for food and the total is $4.91 though the gov't disputes that. Whatever the amount the food is subjected to the cook and chill method which inmates say causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Definitely a situation that causes a lot of problems in our jails.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-20591573528523037922017-06-11T05:47:34.023-07:002017-06-11T05:47:34.023-07:00I'm more the Middle, Fresh Boat type when it c...I'm more the Middle, Fresh Boat type when it comes to TV- I also enjoyed watching Anne of Green Gables. I like your theme idea though- I have never been to a prison or jail except Alcatraz! If you've ever watched the Middle you know most of their meals are fast food haha.NANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809533152358579455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-44974325154366746772017-06-10T10:09:39.406-07:002017-06-10T10:09:39.406-07:00I have never seen the series but do have the book ...I have never seen the series but do have the book (and about 20 others) sitting on my table waiting to be read. I lived in the States for 4 years when I was married but trying to feed an adult for under $4 just seems crazy. They do the "live below the line" in the UK too where people try to live on £1 a day. I know the UK is cheaper than here but that seems a tough do by any standards. I have no idea what the equivalent amount would be here in euros (it is an expensive area) but I suspect a lot of noodles/pasta/rice etc. Our lovely English chef Jamie Oliver tried to help overhaul school meals in the UK but even he was defeated by budget. Yes he could cook healthy, nutritious meals quite cheaply but as one head teacher pointed out, she didn't have that kind of budget, or she would have to let some of her staff go. So chips (fries) it was with everything. It make me realize how fortunate I am though eh. AnnaTreadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-74044785621068019882017-06-10T09:46:22.298-07:002017-06-10T09:46:22.298-07:00Me too Sam, well the food and the whole confinemen...Me too Sam, well the food and the whole confinement issue!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-76903249374561824332017-06-10T07:54:34.480-07:002017-06-10T07:54:34.480-07:00this was so fascinating, Anne. I like th idea of a...this was so fascinating, Anne. I like th idea of a good theme dinner, but you have taken it to new levels. I think if I wasn't on the straight and narrow, your pst will keep me there!SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-25321617175954425152017-06-10T00:58:33.117-07:002017-06-10T00:58:33.117-07:00I really like it too Janie, and have been doing a ...I really like it too Janie, and have been doing a combination of binge watching/listening today.<br />Evidently commissary (food, postage stamps and cigarettes) items are the only currency in jails and prisons throughout the states.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-41930956180550123562017-06-10T00:55:32.064-07:002017-06-10T00:55:32.064-07:00I have mainly listened to OITNB all day today. I ...I have mainly listened to OITNB all day today. I really have enjoyed watching it for the past seasons. Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-45895821969942702572017-06-10T00:54:23.491-07:002017-06-10T00:54:23.491-07:00There is no doubt there are a lot of bad ass peopl...There is no doubt there are a lot of bad ass people in jails. Here with our current 3 strikes and you're in for life has resulted in severe overcrowding. To me the worst thing that happens is drug related. If someone gets caught with amounts deemed over the personal use amount they are arrested as a dealer. 3 arrests and you become a lifer generally at a young age. Which means we house a ton of folks whose crimes are non-violent for a long long time.<br />Good for your state if it provides tasty and nutritious foods. It is not that way most places.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-35275944046387135452017-06-10T00:49:08.103-07:002017-06-10T00:49:08.103-07:00It is one I will not repeat, but it was interestin...It is one I will not repeat, but it was interesting learning about how resourceful inmates can be.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-66326487792843647602017-06-10T00:48:14.848-07:002017-06-10T00:48:14.848-07:00I am sorry he has been in and out of jail. I just ...I am sorry he has been in and out of jail. I just wish the jails/prisons served to rehab rather than be totally punitive.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-17078694856325172652017-06-09T11:22:19.599-07:002017-06-09T11:22:19.599-07:00I've heard that Ramen noodles serve for "...I've heard that Ramen noodles serve for "currency" in the Jacksonville Jail. I love OITNB. I was devastated by the last episode of the most recent season. I don't have time to binge watch today because I'm continuing my job search, but it won't be long before I start watching the new season.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-82309340344806039342017-06-09T11:03:32.054-07:002017-06-09T11:03:32.054-07:00I watched a couple episodes of OITNB when I had Ne...I watched a couple episodes of OITNB when I had Netfilx but never really got into it. I do love Game of Thrones though :) Interesting info on the prison food.One Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369132659573259613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-2754985119853644572017-06-09T05:08:08.571-07:002017-06-09T05:08:08.571-07:00I meant to say maximum security prison. Funny how...I meant to say maximum security prison. Funny how tv can be so different from the real thing. <br /><br />In fact, just a month or so ago, a prison employee was murdered by an inmate here in NC. It wasn't a maximum security facility. Poor woman was beaten to death.Lee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146224020825165005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-30822202480124483312017-06-09T05:06:07.864-07:002017-06-09T05:06:07.864-07:00I've never watched the show but I've heard...I've never watched the show but I've heard about it. My husband used to work in most highly secured prison in the state here, death row etc........his office was there for 20 years. The food there was awesome. Inmates ate 3 wonderful meals a day. Lee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146224020825165005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-70020896749505400232017-06-09T04:36:32.047-07:002017-06-09T04:36:32.047-07:00I've never watched Orange, but I read the book...I've never watched Orange, but I read the book. I was totally amazed when she talked about the food they made from their leftovers and food from the commissary. I guess necessity really is the mother of invention. <br /><br />Good for you for trying the prison food experiment because it made interesting reading. I don't think that is one I would have tried. Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-19501240481367650052017-06-09T00:29:56.978-07:002017-06-09T00:29:56.978-07:00https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2015/dec/2/ar...https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2015/dec/2/aramarks-correctional-food-services-meals-maggots-and-misconduct/ This is the biggest institutional provider of prison food<br /><br />It's 2.25 am here. I think ORange is being released in 35 minutes! I am debating going to sleep or just staying up to watch the first episode.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-46321099683448206992017-06-09T00:17:18.738-07:002017-06-09T00:17:18.738-07:00I have a brother who is in and out of jail. He ha...I have a brother who is in and out of jail. He has never been to prison but he belongs there. His biggest complaint was not enough food and being very cold. Just a cotton jumpsuit, no under garments and flip flops. Thin blanket no pillow. Not enough calories so made the cold even worse. He is a thin man so I can't imagine what it would be like to be heavy and try to get by, but then he deserves to suffer.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-1858375581739447352017-06-08T23:46:19.287-07:002017-06-08T23:46:19.287-07:00This is such an interesting post, Anne. I'm a...This is such an interesting post, Anne. I'm afraid I never gave much thought to prison food, but I somehow assumed it would be something like meatloaf and mashed potatoes with boiled frozen (or canned) mixed vegetables, pasta and sauce with canned green beans, etc. Sort of like the rather bland food given to patients in a nursing home, type institution. I did a search and found an article about prison food in California State prisons and found this article:<br /><br />http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/how-prison-kitchens-feed-inmates-for-about-one-dollar-per-meal-8258237<br /><br />According to the article, one Friday night menu: tamale pie served with coleslaw, pinto beans, Spanish rice and pound cake.<br /><br />Oh, and the article mentioned the show, Orange is the new Black.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.com