‘Tis the Season: Ten Books and a Journal

No, these are not necessarily books published this year.  In fact, most aren’t. Nor are they necessarily the best.  Best depends on what you are looking for. What they are…

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What About Food Heritage?

What About Food Heritage?

Last week I attended a conference entitled Food: Heritage, Hybridity and Locality hosted by the American Studies Department at Brown University. It was a small conference, always the best, with…

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The Decline of Home Cooking?

The Decline of Home Cooking?

Home cooking and family meals are in decline in the US. Time for a rescue mission. That’s the message from a slew of recent editorials and blog posts. Food writers…

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