I’ve been predicting problems at grape harvest this year as our country’s insane immigration policies will discourage migrant labor from showing up to pick fruit.
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
Fake Wine, Fake Food, Fake You
As I noted in previous posts, our hi- tech overlords are busy trying to invent fake wine and fake food. Now they’ve turned their attention
We are a Strange Species
Apparently snortable chocolate is a thing in Europe: “I found myself in Antwerp at this wonderful place called The Chocolate Line, and they invented snorting
Fusion Cuisine: Marriage or Mashup?
We recently spent a few days in Bend, Oregon which seemed like a good place to do some hiking and think about fusion cuisine. The
A Skirmish in the Battle for Millennials
Well this is interesting. Wineries have been fretting for years about the competition from craft beer especially with respect to millennials. But, as reported by
Getting Honest About Craft Beer
Industry consolidation is not only a problem in the wine business. Craft beer also suffers from the monopoly practices of big beer companies buying out
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 