Serving Out-of-Season Fruits or Vegetables = Monetary Fine??

Many Americans will recognize Gordon Ramsay’s name or face from his television shows Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. In addition to be a “television star,” Ramsay also has several restaurants that are quite successful. In fact, Ramsay is one of the highest rated chefs in all of London. And it is that prestige and reputation that enabled him to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. During that meeting, Ramsay urged Brown to pass a law that would fine restaurants that are serving out-of-season fruit and vegetables. While the concept is far reaching it would help stimulate the economy. By allowing restaurants to only serve in season fruits and vegetables, the demand for local produce would increase. However, that is not the reason behind Ramsay’s beliefs. Rather, he is trying to change people’s pallets, because he feels that the British have become a nation of lazy eaters.