The traditional Italian meal—the all-day affair with (at least) seven courses—has always fascinated me because it is not just a meal but a way of
Tag: tastes and values
On Paying Attention to Seasons
Are there good reasons to eat seasonally? There are environmental reasons. Eating fruits and vegetables out of season usually means they have to be transported
A Puzzle About Taste to Think About While Ignoring the Relatives at Thanksgiving
I’ve been thinking about how beliefs influence what we taste. We know our ability to evaluate a wine is influenced by price, reputation, background music,
Why Food and Wine Writing Matters
Food writer Monica Bhide posed the question of the value of food writing via a email from a student soliciting career advice. The student wondered
Tapas: The Solution to the Obesity Crisis?
HBO’s recently-aired series of films entitled Weight of the Nation is another wake up call about overweight Americans. By now the statistics are familiar, and
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 