Art, or something very much like art, has occupied an important place in almost all cultures throughout history. This is so, it is often claimed,
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Budget Wine: Pinot Gris Columbia Winery 2010
If you’re tired of the same old Chardonnay, Pinot Gris is a great alternative for warm summer evenings. Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are alternative
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. The U.S. is getting creative with ice cream. In France
Recipe: Grilled Chicken w/Purées of Fennel and Olive
One of the principles of fine cooking is to intensify flavor by removing water or anything else that would dilute flavor molecules. Much of the
Does Two-Buck Chuck Suck?
Jeff Siegel, The Wine Curmudgeon, is incensed. Two-Buck Chuck, the wine that Trader Joe’s sells for $2.49, won three Gold Medals last week in California
The Ethics of Eating and Industrial Food Production
When we think about what to eat, three considerations usually occupy our attention. Will it taste good, is it healthy, and how much will it
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 