“Ever since the city was founded by the Roman Empire over 2200 years ago, every facet of life within Parma has been shaped, to a great degree, by the arts.”
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There are too many chefs deserving of recognition to fit in even the largest of books. Yet, the enormity of the challenge is no reason to not begin, and we will do so with the smallest, but no less meaningful of steps, a list of five chefs that I believe deserve a little more time in the spotlight’s warming glow.
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“Food is much more than a mere combination of ingredients. Yet, despite this widespread understanding, cookbooks, the guardians of our cuisines, are habitually viewed simply as collections of recipes. This over simplistic perception is directly rooted in widespread ignorance concerning the complex set of functions cookbooks perform.” This week, Jacob dives deep into the question ‘how do cookbooks shape our identity?’
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This week, Jacob delves into the rich and storied tale of the remote Atlantic island of St Helena, and how the rare and exquisite coffee that is grown there was intertwined with the life of one of history’s greatest military commanders.
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PDO or ‘Protected Destination of Origin’ status helps us, the consumer, to make informed decisions about authentic products, reducing time spent in impersonal supermarkets whilst also enhancing the taste experience in our cosy kitchens. However, what benefits does it bring to the producers and manufacturers, many of whom stand as the sole guardians of ancient practices?
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Food waste has been steadily increasing over previous decades due to the linear model of consumption, the mechanisation of farming, and globalisation of food supply chains. These individual processes when combined have resulted in a society which views food as an easily replaceable commodity instead of a precious resource. Fortunately, the hyper connectivity of current times - propelled by widespread smartphone ownership - has allowed for innovative software solutions to address these issues.
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Jacob explores the history and philosophy surrounding our relationship with drinking establishments, and the way in which they can help incite revolutionary cultural change.
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Kitchen Confidential, the explosive, tell-all book which launched Anthony Bourdain to international stardom has long been touted as perhaps the most honest insight into the culinary industry. However, in the twenty years since its publication and even in the two since Bourdain’s untimely death, the world has changed markedly.
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"Unsure how long to cook 50g of popcorn for, or how long to heat up a cup of coffee? Take the guesswork away with the intelligent auto cook function, from the VY-C900M Digital 25L 900W Solo Microwave Oven".
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Britain’s global cultural prominence has been built upon the historical spreading of British values at the expense of foreign culture. So why is it that food - the lifeblood of these civilisations - has been ceaselessly championed by our nation?
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