News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed:
- Is eating weeds the next food trend?
- There has been a lot of discussion recently of food deserts—urban areas in which residents lack access to healthy food. But here is a rant about our nations worst food desert—the road.
- We are blessed with access to cheap food. The result is grossly underpaid food-chain workers.
- Reducing dietary salt may not have good health consequences according to some recent surveys of the literature.
- Fans of pinot noir will enjoy this commentary on the never-ending debate regarding what this notoriously finicky grape should taste like.
- Here is an analysis of why wine prices at restaurants are escalating.
- How much are wine critics influenced by price? Matt Kramer weighs in.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 