Life is suffering and then you die, according to the wisdom of Silenus, the mentor of Dionysus in Greek mythology. Nietzsche argued that art was
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
Are Family Farms the Answer?
Country singer Willie Nelson recently acknowledged black farmer Philip Barker and the work of Barker’s organization Operation Spring Plant, “which provides resources and training to
Have You Tasted an Illusion Lately?
Wine tasters have come in for their share of ridicule as the result of studies that seem to show we can be easily confused about
Sonoran-style Mexican Food
With American’s predilection for eclectic food preferences and innovative fusions, especially in cities, it is increasingly hard to sort out distinctive cooking styles rooted in traditions.
A Disneyland of Food?
Italy’s slow-food grocery Eataly has announced it will be opening a theme park devoted to Italian food. On October 8th, an Italian contingent from Bologna
The Great Snack Mix in the Sky
Philosophical discussions of food have seldom been recorded. But thanks to Slate.com, we can now listen in on real philosophers discussing eating? Here is Socrates
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 