Napoleon Bonaparte was not a gourmand. He might well have found English cuisine too sophisticated and tasty! foodHANNAH GLASSEnapoleon bonapartenapoleon in americashannon selin
Chocolate is a perfect food, as wholesome as it is delicious, a beneficent restorer of exhausted power. it is the best friend of those engaged in literary pursuits. — attributed to Baron Justus von Liebig, also considered to have made possible the invention of Marmite . . . but that’s a different story especially for you North…
As improbable a pairing as one can find, Nozick’s essay reminded me of Feuerbach’s The Essence of Christianity (see extract after Nozick). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robert Nozick "The Holiness of Everyday Life" in The Examined Life (1989, chapter 6, pp. 55-60). EACH AND EVERY portion of reality, the Transcendentalists said, when viewed and experienced properly, stands for and…
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Dear Hector, I finally decided to take a bit of exercise on the historic pilgrim’s way to Santiago. Incidentally the handmade boots from Jermyn Street are bearing up beautifully. D’you know though it’s jolly solitary being a pilgrim — gives one time to reflect and ponder the quiet beauty that is Galicia. — Floyd Around…
I’m a chili-head and have so been for a good 50 years. By chili I usually mean bottled sauces as well any hot cuisine typically Indian, Indonesian, Thai, Mexican and so on – bring it on. Regarding the bottled sauces, I’m often asked which I rate as the best. Having tried literally dozens over the…
On a recent trip to Northern California here are the highlights (with a couple of lowlights), listed alphabetically. Cape Fear Cafe Pricey but you will get a more than decent meal. Chile Lindo Empanadas that were disappointing. More like an overly dry Cornish pasty. Dandelion Chocolate Best chocolate I’ve come across and that includes France…
Check out this article by Wayne Curtis and this article by philosopher Louise Richardson. consciousnessexpertiseflavorfoodlouise richardsonNancy FraleyPhilosophy of mindqualiasciencesmelltastewayne curtisWhisky
Seems to be a superb idea that should be tried elsewhere especially in the US. The brainchild of The Clink Charity, set up to reduce reoffending rates of ex-offenders by training and placing graduates into employment upon their release, three prison restaurants now operate in the UK. clink charitydiningfoodprison
My favorite — curry! (yes, you heard right). Meltdown foodice popsmeltdown popsMichelle Weavernew orleans
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