Throughout much of the history of aesthetics beauty has been the term of highest aesthetic praise, referring to objects that exhibit perfect symmetry, proportion and
Tag: Art
Are Fine Wine and Creative Cooking Arts or Crafts?
The explosion of interest in the aesthetics of food and beverages over the past several decades inevitably raises the question whether certain culinary preparations or
Winemaker Interview: James Frey of Trisaetum Winery
James Frey, winemaker and owner of Trisaetum Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon has a very impressive resume in my estimation. In addition to producing several
The Slow Art of Wine
The final installment on my series on creativity and winemaking is up at Three Quarks Daily.
On Creativity
I’ve been thinking about the concept of creativity in connection with a book on the art of winemaking. My 3 Quarks essay this month is
Food, Art and Emotion
I recently had the opportunity to sample the Art Menu at Topolobampo, the Rick Bayless restaurant in Chicago—7 courses each inspired by an emotion, and
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 