I happened to come across a summary of the Southern Foodways Alliance 2012 Symposium devoted to barbecue the other day, and I was struck by
Tag: food and identity
Bacon and Bourdieu: When Peasant Food Makes Good
Although its moment in the spotlight may be fading, bacon, or its uncured sister pork belly, has enjoyed a lengthy starring role in the larder
Mouth Taste, Moral Taste, and Social Hierarchies
One obstacle to the study of food and wine aesthetics is the complicating role of social class and moral judgment in explaining food preferences. Is
Authenticity and Food Rules
Cooking is an art mired in tradition. Each nation has its food rules encrusted with the patina of age and each region within each nation
The Symbolism of Syrup
Have you ever wondered why the most expensive Grade A maple syrup is thin and bland while the good, intensely flavored syrup is labeled Grade
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 