I’ve have recently been re-reading Culinary Artistry by Page and Dornenburg. Published in 1996, this was one of the first English language books to directly
Tag: creativity
What the Neo-Prohibitionists Won’t Tell You
Since the Hungarian/American psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi uncovered the concept of flow in the 1970’s, we’ve come to appreciate that state in which, with practice, we
What is Good Taste?
People with good taste are much admired and we spend a lot of time and money trying to acquire it. But what exactly is good
Creativity and Loaded Guns
Because I write about aesthetics and have had a life-long interest in art and music, I hold creativity and imagination in very high regard. My
The History of Chardonnay and Tasting Creatively
Elaine Chukan Brown’s recent 4-part series on the history of Chardonnay in the U.S. is a fascinating read for wine lovers. Chardonnay is the most
Kitchen Creativity: Red Lentil and Date Stew
I’m not noted for spontaneity but I do enjoy creating dishes spontaneously—when I have a stuffed pantry, a full rack of spices and a large
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 