>…“A lot of people, when they think of prison food, they think of slop,” Johnson said. “They think of putting everything in a pot, stirring it around, and dumping it on a tray. They think of inferior food being prepared and served in an inferior manner. This is the total opposite of what’s happening here.”According to Johnson, the menus at Rikers are all “heart-healthy,” which she described as her “dream come true.” Trans fats were phased out years ago, and [black pepper, paprika, and garlic have largely replaced salt](https://archive.ph/o/KbclJ/https://www.westsiderag.com/2021/12/07/thomas-spent-19-years-cooking-for-inmates-on-rikers-island-i-just-knew-him-as-my-reservoir-running-pal) in Rikers recipes.
>“The prisoners don’t get anything fried,” Johnson said. “Nothing. And it’s whole grains only, as well. We started this process 20 years ago when the DOC undertook a kitchen renovation project. First thing we did was get rid of the fryers. No fryers? No fried foods! Easy enough… Over the course of the day, the Rikers Island inmates probably eat much healthier than most people.”
Will Mr. Trump be allowed to have Diet Coke with his healthy prison meals?
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>…“A lot of people, when they think of prison food, they think of slop,” Johnson said. “They think of putting everything in a pot, stirring it around, and dumping it on a tray. They think of inferior food being prepared and served in an inferior manner. This is the total opposite of what’s happening here.”According to Johnson, the menus at Rikers are all “heart-healthy,” which she described as her “dream come true.” Trans fats were phased out years ago, and [black pepper, paprika, and garlic have largely replaced salt](https://archive.ph/o/KbclJ/https://www.westsiderag.com/2021/12/07/thomas-spent-19-years-cooking-for-inmates-on-rikers-island-i-just-knew-him-as-my-reservoir-running-pal) in Rikers recipes.
>“The prisoners don’t get anything fried,” Johnson said. “Nothing. And it’s whole grains only, as well. We started this process 20 years ago when the DOC undertook a kitchen renovation project. First thing we did was get rid of the fryers. No fryers? No fried foods! Easy enough… Over the course of the day, the Rikers Island inmates probably eat much healthier than most people.”
Will Mr. Trump be allowed to have Diet Coke with his healthy prison meals?
Hope he gets a [sandwich. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G9ta7AHsIU)
Do we care?
I don’t care. I just want him in it.
I hope he is not safe in jail. But that’s just me.