We’ve heard a lot about how millennials have reduced spending power, thanks to the 2008 recession, and are slow to enter the market for premium
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
Why Do Proponents of Mindful Eating Ignore Pleasure?
Mindful eating is healthful for lots of reasons. To my mind, it’s important because only by thinking about food can we maximize the pleasure we
Lies and Moral Panic About Food and Health
Who’s trying to mislead us and why? Here is a recent story from the NY Times about the dangers of processed meat. (Thanks to Michael
Do Americans Love Food?
The food revolution has come to the U.S. The past several decades have witnessed the emergence of farmer’s markets and a focus on local food
What Do You Sell When You Sell Wine?
The form of the question suggests that wine is more than wine, more than an alcoholic beverage. In thinking about the problem of slowing growth
Wine and Politics Are Drinking Buddies
A tweet over the holidays unearthed some residual controversy over wine writer Jon Bonné’s article from last summer on the occasion of Anthony Bourdain’s death.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 