Back in the day before I caught the philosophy virus, music was my thing. Among the many inspiring figures in the world of rock circa
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Doing OK
In this political season where the slogan “Make America Great Again” is the excuse for vicious, dishonest demagogues to threaten civilized life, it’s important to
Budget Wine: Banfi Centine Toscana IGT 2013
This is a sincere wine, a wine that is happy being what it is. It is not sweet or smooth. It is rustic, a country
Big Firms and Lethal Germs
As reports of Chipotle’s problems continue to make headlines, it may seem to you that the occurrence of outbreaks of food-borne disease that cover many
Constant Craving
There is fascinating new research on pleasure that has a bearing on how we understand taste. Neuroscientist Dr. Kent Berridge has been arguing that the
Wine Review: Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2011
Duckhorn is best known for their Merlot but they make a good Cabernet as well. However, 2011 was a tough year for Napa Cabernet. Producers
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 