I am a language geek. I love finding just the right word and understanding its meaning within the context of certain disciplines. I love that there are differences, that the same word in the same language can have different connotations in different contexts. I love the slippage that happens during translation. I love puns. But … Continue Reading
The Whole Foods Blog posted an article on Chard a couple of days ago, the title was: “Spent on Spinach? Try Swiss Chard”. To which I replied: “Arrrrrghhh!” When I say I love Whole Foods, I mean that I love the shopping experience that I get. It is never too crowded, I never wait … Continue Reading
In 2004, I spent a semester at L’Ècole des Beaux Arts de Lyon, learning about art, food and an appreciation for a slower life. Two hour lunch breaks allowed for farmers market visits and a cooked mid-day meal. Expensive, quality produce trained me away from pre-package foods, and living in my studio apartment, one that … Continue Reading
Always interesting are food trends. It seems like food prepared in such a way comes from nowhere, and within minutes it’s everywhere. Think of Yam Fries, Grilled Polenta or Balsamic Reduction, for example. Often, these new treats are resurrected recipes and ingredients that were for eons, among the cultivated connoisseurs, considered to be too common. And … Continue Reading