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The three-hour breakfast

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024 wally mettsLeave a comment

By the time we leave the table, after several cups of tea and probably another bowl of curd, we are relaxed and refreshed—which is why we came here in the first place.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged buffet, food, recipes, restaurants, travel

the idolatry of food

March 16, 2013 wally mettsLeave a comment

Is modern agribusiness with its abuses of labor, animals, and health a form of idolatry? Perhaps. But pride in our food sources or esthetic can be idolatry too.

Posted in commentary, faith, foodTagged agribusiness, christianity, ethics, fair trade, food, idols, organic food

on table grace

March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 wally metts4 Comments

Even the devout often give thanks with no consideration to the rain, the soil, the farmer, the process, or even the taste. There is no awe of the miracle, especially if it comes in a box.

Posted in celebration, commentary, culture, foodTagged food, foodies, grace, prayer, thanksgiving, Wendell Berry

simple summer suppers

August 3, 2011August 3, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

Weather like this makes you want to slow down. And it’s too hot to cook food. Or to digest it. But even simple meals require a little planning ahead.

Posted in celebration, foodTagged chicken salad, cucumber soup, food, forkinit, heat index, member's mark, recipes, salad, scrambled eggs, summer, supper

Fluffernutter made famous

June 2, 2011 wally metts6 Comments

AP food editor J.M. Hirsch: "They say in journalism, we can ruin lives. But we can also ruin dinner."

Posted in humorTagged corn smut, food, food blogs, foodie, grits, huitlacoche, stylebook

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