Is fine cuisine worth its exorbitant price? Sometimes, although price can be an unreliable indicator of quality. But when I have had the opportunity to
Tag: French cuisine
The Americanization of French Cuisine?
Oh Mon Dieu! C’est n’importe quoi! The French would certainly not put it this way. But there is a sense in which French chefs are
Woolgrowers: Basque Cooking in the U.S.
The Basque region of Northeastern Spain (extending across the border into France) has acquired a reputation as a culinary mecca. Long a destination for their
Recipe of the Week: Prodigal Spinach
Elizabeth David’s influence on English cuisine was not unlike the influence of Julia Child in the U.S. In the aftermath of WWII, she brought the
The Dark Side of Paris
Our romanticized vision of Paris is of lazy mornings floating down the Seine. But this post at Serious Eats reminded me of the darker side
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 