It occurred to me that while we are expounding on our food adventures, the rest of you might be eager to perk up with stories of your own. So we decided to add a new twist to our gastronomic journey: We're asking you to join us on the voyage. August...
Well, things are getting interesting in the world of web publishing. Since the launch of Gastronomic Meditations in February, our visitor numbers have risen nearly ONE THOUSAND percent.It seems we've hit a nerve with passionate gourmands the world over, and I'm delighted to find there are so many who enjoy...
In doing my research for our series on the Gastronomic Greats, I am revisiting my past with a new set of eyes. When I watched Julia Child as a young girl, and then went on to read MFK Fisher and Brillat-Savarin, a whole new world opened up for me: one that promised delights...
I was delighted to discover that our message has been recognized and embraced by some members of eGullet, which is likely the foremost food discussion board on the web. There is no better compliment one can receive than to have one's message celebrated by people who share the same passion.Since becoming...
In many ways, I have given up on television as a form of entertainment — and cooking shows in particular. There is little that seems to catch my interest anymore, as most programming seems to be directed at those with a short attention span and not a whole lot of desire...
It seems I'm not the only one with food snobbery on the brain this week. Julie Powell of the Julie/Julia Project published a very well-written Op-Ed for today's New York Times on organic evangelism (registration required).I like the message she is sending: Organic foods have shifted from a potentially healthier...