Monthly Archives: September 2009
Pay less to eat slow
I’ve always found that Slow Food USA, the American chapter of the international organization dedicated to preserving local foodways, had a whiff of elitism. Maybe it was the pricy chef supper events, declaring expensive dry Monterey Jack cheese an “endangered” food, … Continue reading
Ice cream is crafty stuff
I’ve always believed that no food should be completely off-limits. But I’ve also been known to plow through a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food in one sitting (and, no, I’m not ashamed to admit it). Now I know … Continue reading
Thursday’s tapas
We covered Spain yesterday in our whirlwind world tour known as International Cuisine class, so I’m all about the little nibbles this week. Quote of the week The Roma “is truly the eunuch of the tomato world and doesn’t deserve … Continue reading
You fraiche thing
I recently bitched and moaned up a storm about about preparing a chicken galantine in culinary class, complaining that the thing was icky to make and, ultimately, nothing more than a deconstructed chicken. I also noted that a galantine is … Continue reading
Unhealthy disconnect
Ever optimistic–or crazy and schizophrenic, depending on your point of view–Americans believe they’re in better health than they actually are, according to a new survey from the market research firm Mintel. “Excellent” or “good” is how 71% of respondents described … Continue reading
Do you read labels?
OK, confession time: I rarely scrutinize the labels on food packaging. Occasionally, I’ll glance at the Nutrition Facts label; I almost never look at the ingredient list. That’s terrible, because given my background writing about food and nutrition, I know … Continue reading
Culinary school’s grossest day
When I began culinary school in the spring, I noted that whittling potatoes into seven-sided footballs called tornes was the culinary equivalent of hazing. Now I know the real hazing comes in the form of a chicken galantine. In its … Continue reading
