Two of the most notable things I’ve read this week in the world of food writing have either been specifically about pig-products or featured them prominently. Anyone who read the NY Times food section this week – or any of the food-press related blogs for that matter – probably read Harold McGee’s “Bringing Flavor BackContinueContinue reading “Been There, Read That – This Little Piggy…”
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Thursday’s Media Review: More Reasons to Wander
Wednesday is the day most of the major newspapers in the US publish their food sections. That’s why I chose Thursday as a “media review” day… it usually takes me that long to read everything I’m interested in. By the time I catch up, I’m so inspired by one thing or another, or several, thatContinueContinue reading “Thursday’s Media Review: More Reasons to Wander”
Americanization of Immigrant Cuisine
Big words! Especially to me, since that was basically my Master’s dissertation subject. After all those months of studying Chef Boyardee, Ragu, and Stouffer’s Lasagna I wondered how I would translate it into something a bit more readable to the masses. There’s still hope! Today’s drizzle of hope came from, yet another New York Times article… “AContinueContinue reading “Americanization of Immigrant Cuisine”
Reading: The Next Best Thing…
… To being there, to tasting it, to seeing it in person? For me, sometimes it’s just nice to read for its own sake. There’s so precious little quiet time in my life lately, that reading has become a special escape for me. Being an unapologetic food geek, most of what I read is definitelyContinueContinue reading “Reading: The Next Best Thing…”
A True GastroNomad
As part of my assignments for the food blogging class that provoked this new endeavor, I have been reading other blogs and online media for what feels like every waking moment – unless of course I’m writing or trying to squeeze in some “real” work! There’s a lot of food writing out there! Despite theContinueContinue reading “A True GastroNomad”