Food between cultures
Recently I read a piece on Indian cuisine from a “woke” perspective, Reclaiming Indian Food from the White Gaze: The same food I was teased for as a kid has become trendy and divorced from its cultural origins. Now, I’m using my cookbook to change the narrative. Obviously I disagree with the ideology interlaced throughout …
The food of yore
Two things related to food which I suspect readers are going to enjoy (though perhaps not on an empty stomach!):
– Curry Before Columbus
– A Bengali Meal: 16th century
Check them out!
Maacher Jhol!
Think Indians Are Mostly Non-Vegetarian, Or Only ‘Upper Castes’ Are Otherwise? This Menu Smriti Will Change Your Views: In fact, if we discount the smaller states (Northeast excluding Assam and Goa) and consider the rest, we are left with only three provinces across the country where the meat-eating percentage on a weekly basis is in …
The diverse tastes of the season
The holiday season is upon us. This means food, family, and fun. And when it comes to food and drink it often means excess. People gain weight during the holidays, and that’s a function of our calorie budget. There are some surpluses you don’t want.But…
Spicy carrot juice
Those who have dined with me in “real life” know that when I eat savory foods, with the occasional exception of salads, I tend to enjoy a great deal of spice. By “great deal,” I am someone who can down eight habaneros in 15 minu…
Pleasure through signalling
As some of you know, I have a problem. An addiction that is. For most of the year I stock up on fresh habanero pepper. Usually I try to limit myself to 1-2 peppers per meal…but when not in the company of others who may civilize me I can lose cont…
Why Some Like It Hot: Food, Genes, and Cultural Diversity
Link to review: Slow and diverse food.