There are many good reasons to eat locally-sourced ingredients. They are generally fresher and thus better tasting when purchased at the farmer’s market rather than
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
The Enabling Conditions of Culinary Art
Tradition his its virtues and history certainly teaches us lessons. We are creatures of culture and so we belong to communities that have histories, values,
Does Knowledge of Production Methods Matter to You?
One current moral imperative that has captured the world of food and wine is that we should know where our food and wine comes from.
The Art of Cooking
How should we judge a meal? How can we go beyond merely liking or disliking what we eat to make reasonable assessments of what we
Food Traditions and “Prostitution”
Paella is one of my favorite dishes because it is so versatile. For those of us who like to play with our food, it’s the
Thanksgiving, Hospitality, and Flavor
If you’re like me, you or someone in your household or family is busy planning an extravagant meal for Thanksgiving. (For me, it is several
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 