What's that smell?

Professional douchebag Gordon Ramsay illustrates the danger of the mindset (prominent here in paternalistic Britain) that we can and should legislate for everything:

Ramsay orders seasonal-only menu

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay says British restaurants should be fined if they serve fruit and vegetables which are not in season. He told the BBC that fruit and vegetables should be locally-sourced and only on menus when in season. Mr Ramsay said he had already spoken to Prime Minister Gordon Brown about outlawing out-of-season produce.

"There should be stringent laws, licensing laws, to make sure produce is only used in season and season only," he said.

Listen fella, you're entitled to your opinions and preferences; and since you own several restaurants, go ahead and run those any way you like. However, if I have a craving for asparagus (Tee hee! Funny smell!) in December, that should be between me and the chef, right?

By Ramsay's rationale, importing any food should be illegal. Whee! I for one look forward to the day when we return to dining exclusively on world-renowned British cuisine! Mushy peas are always in season, right?