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: Philosophy of Food and Wine
A Natural Debate over Natural Wines
I guess it must be that time of the year again. Every six months or so, it seems, the wine blogosphere erupts in a cascade of
The War on Terroir
The idea of “terroir” is controversial. Some think it defines what counts as great wine. Others think it is a myth promulgated by excessively romantic wine
The Puritan Mark Bittman
I agree with NY Times’ food columnist Mark Bittman that the word “foodie” should be retired. At a dinner party the other night where people
It’s All About Pleasure
Bottom line. Food (and wine) has to taste good. Otherwise we won’t consume it no matter how interesting it is. We take food into our
The Importance of the Philosophy of Food
My monthly column at Three Quarks Daily is up, in which I argue that the Philosophy of Food will save your life.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 