I’m attending the Society of Wine Educators Conference in Washington D.C. this weekend which means no time for me to write a blog post or
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
Is Haute Cuisine a False Prophet?
Daniel Duane’s story in the NY Times about haute cuisine in Silicon Valley identifies the central paradox of fine dining. The fabulous, tech-driven wealth floating
Bottle Variation and Small Minds
When you go to the wine shop to buy a bottle of wine it is natural to assume that all bottles with the same label
Tension in the Art of Cooking
The art of cooking is peculiar. Cooking, because it supplies us with energy and nutrition, must fit into the rhythms of daily life. It is
Against Vegetarianism
There are many good reasons for reducing our consumption of meat. The most important reasons have to do with the impact of meat eating on
Does Simplicity Have Aesthetic Value?
Does simplicity have aesthetic value? The dominant voices in the Western tradition of aesthetics praise complexity; finding unity in diversity is the hallmark of great
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