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Why is American Cuisine So Pervasively Sweet?

By Rachel Laudan September 26, 2016 Drink, English Food, Food Politics, Taste 29 Comments
Why is American Cuisine So Pervasively Sweet?

“Why is American cuisine so pervasively sweet?” asked Naomi Duguid three years ago, the last time we sat down for a chat. For those of you who don’t know Naomi…

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Celebrating, Yes, Celebrating Raisins

By Rachel Laudan January 28, 2014 Food History, Food Politics, Food Processing, Cooking and Kitchens, Taste 6 Comments

Hurrah.  Raisins and other dried fruit have found a champion in Russ Parsons of the LA Times. Truly, dried fruit has become the ingredient that dare not speak its name.…

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