Risotto is one of the finer things to come out of Northern Italy. It’s versatile—you can make a risotto out of almost any vegetable, herb,
Food and Emotions: The Mystery of Mom’s Apple Pie
In my recent post about the relationship between between food and emotion, I was a bit skeptical about whether food expresses emotion. This is in
Bouchard Père et Fils, Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus 2006
The escalation in price for quality Burgundian Pinot Noir is one of the more disappointing facets of the wine world today. It is becoming increasingly
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. The adventures of a nomad in Peru in search of
The Tyranny of Choice
I’ve spent much of my morning trying to find just the right word to describe Corby Kummer’s scathing criticism of tasting menus in the February
Inflated Wine Scores and the Longing for a Wine Aristocracy
The latest brouhaha about wine scores erupted shortly after Christmas when The Wine Advocate, arguably the most influential wine review publication, released its latest assessment
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 