The world of food and wine thrives on a heavy dose of nostalgia. Culinarians (“foodies’” in the vernacular) chase down heritage tomatoes, ferment their own
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
Are Wine Enthusiasts Ruining the Sommelier Profession?
I’ve seem some pathetically ridiculous arguments in my life, but this one might just win the prize. Adam Teeter at Winepair argues that people seeking
No More Superfoods
I am really getting tired of this whole idea of superfoods. As far as I can tell it means foods that are rich in nutrients
So Why Does It Taste So Bad?
Vox had an interesting article this week on the people who try to indentify food trends and instruct companies on how to capitalize on them.
Fast Food Without Guilt
I eat lots of fast food—otherwise known as an apple. I’m not a big fan of fast food restaurants because they are just not very
Do We Need Psychoanalysis to Learn to Eat Well?
In his recent interview with Ezra Klein, Michael Pollan expresses puzzlement at the Obama administration’s reluctance to take on the food industry. “The energy sector
