Nonnie’s Newton Cookies
I had the pleasure of interacting with Zara while facilitating a session for the University of San Francisco's Anthropology of Food program in October 2020. [...]
Sparkling Wines of the World
Celebrating something? Bring on the bubbles! But… which bubbles to choose for your occasion? Sparkling wine is widely produced around the world and shows a [...]
Faux Food Insecurity – What If I Don’t Get Enough To Eat?
Here’s a fun fact: In order to sustain themselves through hibernation during winter, bears indulge in hyperphagia (excessive eating) right before they slip into slumber. [...]
Sai Bhaji, The Sailor Man
I first saw Arjun unapologetically showcase his Zumba moves in front a full studio on a Friday evening in 2019. His free-spirited, carefree personality immediately [...]
Formal French Sit Down Dinner
One of France's greatest contributions to the world is food culture. The French consider eating to be a social activity, and longer the duration of [...]
Airplane Food
Commercial airlines often compete on good quality food and drink. Before digital in-flight entertainment arrived, windows were the only means of distracting passengers from the [...]
Cinema Food
For most of us, "going to the movies" isn't just about watching a film. Rather, it's a powerful multisensory experience—one so powerful that there's a [...]
The House Of The Green Fairy
In 1981, Marie-Claude Delahaye, founder and creator of the Absinthe Museum; chanced upon a slotted spoon at a flea market. "How can anybody possibly eat with [...]
Desktop Dining
Many of us won't want to admit it, but Desktop Dining isn't new to us. Heck, I'm eating my porridge as I write this. Pre-COVID-19 [...]
‘Five’ In Vietnamese Cuisine
Five is a magic number in Vietnamese cuisine. We greatly admire traditional Vietnamese cooking for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary [...]