The City That Eats

Subversion

You know, to be perfectly honest, eating foie gras does not sound like it is--or should be--at the top of my "Things To Do" list. I have never had foie gras, and to be perfectly honest, I imagine that if I never had it, I would not miss it.

However, I really can't stand officious meddling. And as eating foie gras seems to be the new "in" thing to do in order to show one's distaste (pardon the cheap attempt at a pun) for officious meddling, I might have to find some way to engage in a little bit of civil disobedience of my own.

All in the name of freedom, of course.

In Partial Praise Of The British National Dish

I suppose that I can understand how chicken tikka masala became "the national dish" of Great Britain, but to be perfectly honest, I prefer plain chicken tikka; masala sauce just seems to be an impediment to enjoying a better dish. I am certainly pleased that the Persian origins of many an Indian dish are noted; those who have yet to enjoy the delights of Persian cuisine are missing out something fierce.

And yes, buy the book.