Here is a bit of conventional wisdom: Each of us is an expert on what we like and picky eaters are not at fault for
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
Do We Live in Different “Taste Worlds”?
Are tastes really subjective? Obviously people have different food preferences. Two people can eat the same food—one will love it, another detest it. According to
The Beauty of Edible Things
Last week I linked to Michael Rosen’s brief discussion of beauty at Guilded Birds. Rosen writes that beauty is the promise of happiness. GB So
The Ethics of Eating and Industrial Food Production
When we think about what to eat, three considerations usually occupy our attention. Will it taste good, is it healthy, and how much will it
Napa Restaurant in Trouble for Serving Foie Gras
La Toque, a very fine restaurant in Napa, has been sued by the Animal Defense Legal Fund for serving foie gras, and their free speech
Home Cook to Home Chef
The transition from ordinary home cook to gourmet home cook is not so difficult. As Jonell Galloway at The Rambling Epicure says, “Cooking is just
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 