Food and drink inspired by classic and modern literary works.
To kick off National Poetry Month, my latest NM Humanities article on the food odes of Pablo Neruda is now available. Neruda is arguably known more for his poems of love and desire, but his odes to everyday items, namely food, are at the heart of my article. Enjoy! https://nmhumanities.org/?blogId=2227
I'm a sucker for fairy tales, always have been, and always will be. When I was little, one of my very first pieces of creative writing was retelling the story of Hansel and Gretel from the wicked old lady's viewpoint and how these bratty little kids tried to eat her dream house, accused her of … Continue reading Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman
If you've read Chocolat by Joanne Harris or seen the marvelous film version with Juliette Binoche, you're familiar with the magical French town of Lansquenet sous Tannes. It's a deceptively calm, quiet and simple place; yet there are always goings-on and drama in this place. It's too bad that it's a completely fictional place, but … Continue reading Blackberry Wine by Joanne Harris
My latest article for the Humanities Council talks about the history of pan de muerto, as well as the importance of food in our cultural commemorations of death and life, so give it a read at: https://nmhumanities.org/?blogId=2172
Though there is something to be said for the untraditional ghostly tale, for Halloween all I want is an old-fashioned ghost story and for classic ghost tales, you can't beat those of Susan Hill. I personally love any type of ghost story or haunted house tale and The Woman in Black fits the bill to … Continue reading The Woman in Black by Susan Hill
The second season of my podcast collaboration Fear Feasts is in full swing with our latest episode! We're analyzing the connections between food and horror in the iconic novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, and talking with the talented and super smart Jamieson Ridenhour, who is the writer, co-producer, and co-creator of … Continue reading Latest Episode of “Fear Feasts” Podcast Now Available!
You know a writer is good when he or she writes a villain in such a way that you not only sympathize and empathize with them, you find yourself actively rooting for them and hoping they get away with murder. Patricia Highsmith did it with Tom Ripley. Thomas Harris did it with Hannibal Lecter. Shakespeare … Continue reading A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
I just want a man to look at me the way I look at a plateful of pasta. Is that so much to ask? In the spirit of love, romance, and Valentine's Day, the latest episode of Sharing The Flavor talks about the connection between food, love, sexuality, and romance. Andy tries his best to … Continue reading “Food and Romance” Episode of Sharing The Flavor Podcast Now Available!
Our latest podcast episode, "Tiramisu," is now live for your listening pleasure! Andy, Giovanni and I talk about the history of this classic Italian dessert, and Giovanni food-shames both Andy and I about our Italian-adjacent recipes. Best of all, Giovanni shares his luscious recipe for tiramisu, so give it a listen and try not to … Continue reading Latest Episode of Sharing The Flavor Podcast Now Live!
Some exciting news this dreary Sunday! The "Sharing The Flavor" podcast, in which I collaborate and talk food and cooking techniques with Andy Gebby and Giovanni Franchescini, is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! You can click on the Spotify and Apple links at the bottom right of the home page at: https://sharingtheflavor.com/
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