Sublime

Taste seems to possess two main functions. (1) It invites us, by arousing our pleasure, to repair the constant losses which we suffer through our physical existence. (2) It helps us to choose from the variety of substances which Nature presents to us those which are best adapted to nourish us.

Tell me what you eat, and I shall tell you what you are.

our relationship to food is an exact microcosm of our relationship to life itself. I believe we are walking, talking expressions of our deepest convictions; everything we believe about love, fear, transformation and God is revealed in how, when and what we eat.

back. Learning about food—learning to eat—is a series of edible adventures and surprises. For instance, just when you think you have mastered the potato, that such a basic ingredient could have nothing new to offer, you discover aligot, a velvety blend of mashed potatoes, garlic, and Cantal cheese. Or you are introduced to the unlikely but

three fundamental principles: maximize flavor, manipulate texture, and season confidently.

Dietitian Ellyn Satter has a quote on the front page of her website: ‘When the joy goes out of eating, nutrition suffers.’ It’s a thought that captures what should be a self-evident truth of eating: that it does us good to feel good.

I have come to believe that food is history of the deepest kind. Everything we eat tells a tale of ingenuity and creation, domination and injustice—and does so more vividly than any other artifact, any other medium.

“This is special to our region,” he said. “We call it aligot.” I should warn you about aligot. It is wonderfully tasty, with a creamy texture and an impressive substance to it, almost as dense as toffee. It slips down so easily that it seems a crime not to have a second helping. Only sometime later are you aware of the unmistakable sensation that