Food Philosophy

chefette · July 28, 2004

Do you have a 'food philosophy'? What is it and how do you use it?

Only the best

Only the freshest

Organic

Finest

Extravagent

Exceptional

Most talented chefs

Creativity

Simplicity

Balance

Art

Chemistry

Molecular compatability

Interactivity

Memory

Fun

Architectural

Metaphycical

Here are some interesting examples

http://trio-restaurant.com/cuisine/philosophy/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/poshnosh/philosophy/simon.shtml

http://www.yogajournal.com/food/toc_1.cfm

http://www.philosophynow.org/archive/articles/31iggers.htm

http://www.clifbar.com/eat/foodPhilosophy.cfm?location=mojo

naguere · July 28, 2004

Eat well, but just enough

jsolomon · July 28, 2004

Chemistry
Molecular compatability

To quote my damaging former English Professor, "Eh?"

I'm curious what you are meaning by molecular compatibility. When I read it I think "botulinum toxin is incompatible" I hope there are nuances that I am drastically missing.

I'm curious about chemistry, too. Not that food isn't chemistry, but, again with the missed nuances...

Julia'sChild · July 28, 2004

I need a little bit. Often.

Edited July 28, 2004 by Julia'sChild (log)

tryska · July 28, 2004

mine's definitely got to be use the best quality ingredients that haven't been messed with by man too much.

and support those who create those ingredients so one day frankenfoods will go away.

browniebaker · July 28, 2004

Mine is, "food is love." Cooking and baking are how I show someone I love him or her.

Even though I have dated several men and have even been divorced once, the only man for whom I have ever baked a pie is my husband; I like that.

When I let myself enjoy good food, I'm loving myself.

britcook · July 28, 2004

Mine is simple, I cook for myself. If you get to share it and enjoy it then that's a bonus. What do I cook for myself? Honest food.

PoetsGirl · July 28, 2004

Mine is, "food is love." Cooking and baking are how I show someone I love him or her.
Even though I have dated several men and have even been divorced once, the only man for whom I have ever baked a pie is my husband; I like that.
When I let myself enjoy good food, I'm loving myself.

The only man for whom I have ever baked a pie is my Dad. It was a black bottom pie and took all damn day to bake. Don't know why this means something, but it does.

Also, I would never feed my family out of a box.

Anna N · July 29, 2004

Even those who don't live in Southern California can make delicious food. :biggrin:

Gifted Gourmet · July 29, 2004

To say that food has been a 'passport to another world' for me, rather sums my philosophy up neatly ... my food is sensual and evokes memories and pleasures .. if not, why eat at all? :biggrin:

mamster · July 29, 2004

My food philosophy comes from a sign on I-5 about 60 miles north of Portland:

EAT DIESEL GAS

phaelon56 · July 29, 2004

I will eat nothing that is still moving, no insects even if they've stopped moving and politely refuse any food that's charred beyond recognition. Apart from that I try not to rule out anything until I've tried it. In some cases that means more than once. I finally tried Indian food that I really truly enjoyed after being underwhelmed by it on a dozen or more occasions. I have yet to try Korean food that made me yearn to try it again but there's always hope.

balmagowry · July 29, 2004

Mine also comes from a sign, the one in the long-lost window of The Last Wound-Up:

DON'T POSTPONE JOY.

**andiesenji** · July 29, 2004

Food is a universal language, talk about food can cross all barriers, sharing of food can make friends of enemies and can open doors that would be otherwise closed.

One need not speak the language to enjoy the food of another country. A smile and gestures can convey delight. People are generous with their knowledge about food when you show interest.

There have been times I have been moved to tears when I have tasted perfection in a dish.

I have tried to do as well myself and continually fall short but the striving is the important thing.

Carrot Top · July 29, 2004

Mine is, "food is love." Cooking and baking are how I show someone I love him or her.
Even though I have dated several men and have even been divorced once, the only man for whom I have ever baked a pie is my husband; I like that.
When I let myself enjoy good food, I'm loving myself.
The only man for whom I have ever baked a pie is my Dad. It was a black bottom pie and took all damn day to bake. Don't know why this means something, but it does.
Also, I would never feed my family out of a box.

:unsure: Must be something about pies. I remember baking a really nice apple one for the man I was married to. Started walking towards him with it and the thing literally flew up out of my hands all by itself and landed upside down on the floor.

Should have realized the import of that and divorced him right then rather than too many years later! :laugh:

Squeat Mungry · July 29, 2004

I'm with Fran Liebowitz:

"Food is a very important part of a balanced diet."

Squeat

purplewiz · July 29, 2004

If it doesn't taste good, I ain't eatin' it.

Marcia.

Celine · July 29, 2004

I will not "waste" my calories. I have to at least really LIKE what I am eating (be it a hot dog or a 5 * meal), otherwise I consider it using up my calories for nothing.