One way to distinguish beautiful objects from objects that are merely pretty is that beautiful objects have an aura of mystery about them. In the
Wine, Health, and Complexity
The trajectory of the status of wine in discussions about health has been remarkable. Beginning in the 1970’s, data from numerous studies showed that wine,
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
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder?
I think not, at least not entirely. Preferences, of course, are subjective but a judgment that something is beautiful is not merely expressing a preference.
The Importance of Local Wines
There are many reasons the wine industry is struggling at the moment—oversupply, competition from spirits and beer, concerns about health, etc. But I think there
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 