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
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
Why is Wine Such a Powerful Metaphor?
Wine is not just a beverage; it is a powerful literary metaphor used for centuries to refer to everything from love to blood to prosperity.
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
Wine Talk is About Communication, Not Objectivity or Accuracy
When wine is mentioned in the news (outside the columns of regularly-featured wine writers) the topic is all too often the unreliability of wine reviews.
Who Needs Wine Experts?
I love it when my favorite wine writer goes on a rant especially about one of my favorite topics. The Wine Spectator’s Matt Kramer writes:
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 