Texas is a big state with lots of food traditions. But somehow they’re all about beef. Texas is best known for smoked brisket. Unlike Kansas City-style
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
On Tasting the New
There is a strain of thought in the wine and food world that assumes the object of our affection, a remarkable dish or great bottle
Populist Gastronomy?
Is fine cuisine worth its exorbitant price? Sometimes, although price can be an unreliable indicator of quality. But when I have had the opportunity to
11 Most Memorable Meals for 2017
Because top 10 is so played out don’t you think? Our travels this year took us through Southern Oregon, Southern Idaho, the Upper Midwest, Wisconsin
Kansas City Barbecue
Although they have many fine restaurants, Kansas City is best known for its distinctive barbecue–they take it very seriously. Real smokehouses, a tomato-based sauce thickened with molasses,
How to Eat Sinfully
Just in time to guarantee a guilt-free feast on Thanksgiving, Dr. Aaron Carroll’s book The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully has
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 