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
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
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
The Food Revolution Polish-Style
The list of travel destinations in Europe is lengthy with locations such as Paris, Rome, and Athens captivating generations of visitors. Wroclaw, Poland is probably
Flavor is Not Only in the Brain
Harold McGee is a fine food scientist and writer but even he fails into lazy talk when discussing the philosophy of food. In his article
Pépin on the Art of Food
A few weeks ago when explaining why winemaking is sometimes more like an art than a craft, I made a distinction between objects that are
