From busting food myths to practical advice for everyday cooking, this section on Culinary Escapades contains a series of articles that serve to question the nature of cooking and the creation of recipes.
I oftentimes find myself wondering about philosophical conundrums and origin of culinary endeavors. If I wrap curry in a tortilla shell, is it still a burrito? What do you call it if you combine hummus and guacamole together? Is anything truly “authentic,” or is all food subject to the time and place in which it’s created? Is “fusion” really a dirty word? Or does the only true form of innovation come about through acknowledging and embracing the culinary origins of your own personal style?
In these articles on Culinary Escapades, I endeavor to delve into the origin of particular ingredients. The authenticity, or lack thereof, of creating recipes. As well as the fad nature and practical aspects of fusion cooking.
This section is very closely linked to my articles on The Fundamentals. For more practical information and tips and tricks on cooking a particular dish, and less on the mental masturbation and philosophical aspect of creating it, check out the parallel Fundamentals side.
I’ve been thinking about making something with apples for Christmas. I have a fruit bowl on my kitchen counter that I usually keep a handful of apples or pears in. And I made the rather foreseeable mistake of buying apples in bulk this week! So, […]
