Food writer Monica Bhide posed the question of the value of food writing via a email from a student soliciting career advice. The student wondered
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Are Wine Brands Aesthetic Objects?
It is obvious from research done on consumer preferences that many consumers are attracted to the design features of the objects they buy independently of
Wine Review: Haarmeyer Wine Cellars “St. Rey” Sutter Ranch Vineyard Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2019
I enjoy eccentricity—eccentric people and eccentric wines. So this wine hits my sweet spot and at a great price. Heady fumes of baked apple, a
The Winemaker as Artist
In Club Oenologique, Harry Eyres does a decent job of covering the question of whether winemakers are artists. Along the way he exposes several fallacies
In Case You Were Wondering….
My Christmas Day 36 hr. Sous Vide Porchetta was fantastic. Tender, moist and bursting with flavor. Update: Here is the recipe I used for the
Looking Back, Looking Forward
A strange year to say the least. Travel bans and lockdowns happen amidst flour and toilet paper shortages. Long lost hobbies and cooking projects became
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 