Food Philosophy Forum

We've created a set of new forums at the Gilded Fork for all of the shows in the Culinary Podcast Network, so drop by and share your thoughts with us. Each of us has a different section, so come on in to the Food Philosophy forum!

Food Philosophy #5: Comments on Comments

Food Philosophy #5: Comments on Comments

There was some great discussion started from show #4, so in this episode Chef Mark joins me to talk about the compelling points that have come up regarding feminism, sensuality, and women in the kitchen.

Also, an important update on the Bachelor's Boot Camp.

Theme Music: "New York Cheesecake," by Adam Buker. www.adambuker.com.

The Food Philosophy podcast is a production of The Gilded Fork.


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New Voice Mail Comments Feature!

Thanks to our new pal Michael over at MyChingo, there is a very cool new feature here at Food Philosophy HQ. If you look over at the sidebar on the right, below the podcast player, you'll see a handy little "Talk to Jennifer" area with a voice recorder. Now you can record an audio comment and leave it right here on the site, as well as listen to what others have to say, so we can further get the discussion rolling about food philosophy, sensuality and all that happy stuff. There is no need to log into anything -- you merely need to add your name and e-mail address to send me the message.

Due to the latest Internet Explorer update, you may need to click on it twice to launch the Java applet which will enable the recorder. Simple simple simple.

Don't be shy, now. I'll listen to all messages before making them public, so if you plan to leave heavy breathing and lascivious talk...well...I might just keep those for myself. :)


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Food Philosophy #4: Feminism and Food

Food Philosophy #4: Feminism and Food

The lasting effects of feminism have not all been positive. One such effect is an entire generation of women who likely don't know how to cook, and when combined with a muddled message of sensuality as delivered by the mass media, it adds up to a recipe for culinary havoc. How do we get to the right ideas about femininity, sensuality, and their relation to food? It starts, as always, with philosophy.

Bachelor's Boot Camp: The Chef's Knife

Theme Music: "New York Cheesecake," by Adam Buker. www.adambuker.com.

The Food Philosophy podcast is a production of The Gilded Fork.


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Food Philosophy #3: Food Lust and Sensuality

Food Philosophy #3: Food Lust and Sensuality

One hears an awful lot in the food media these days about aphrodisiacs and "sensual cooking." Unfortunately, cause and effect is being reversed in shilling such ideas, and the true roots of sensuality itself are being cast aside. Let's take a look at the real ideas behind embracing life as a sensual being.

I'm also introducing a new segment, Bachelor's Boot Camp, a.k.a. how to evoke and cook with the senses (and what to do before aphrodisiacs even come into play).

Theme Music: "New York Cheesecake," by Adam Buker. www.adambuker.com.

The Food Philosophy podcast is a production of The Gilded Fork.


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Food Philosophy #2: Chef Jean-Louis Gerin

Food Philosophy #2: James Beard Nominated Chef Jean-Louis Gerin

Continuing our exploration of labels, we look at gourmets, gourmands, gastronomes and gluttons with French author James de Coquet. Unfortunately, the book A letter to gourmets, gourmands, gastronomes and gluttons about their behaviour at table and in private is no longer available, but it was released by Relais & Chateaux in 1996.

In my first chef interview, James Beard nominated chef Jean-Louis Gerin from Restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, CT shares his latest explorations of food and sensuality, and weighs in with some provocative thoughts on "foodies," celebrity chefs, and life behind the kitchen doors.

Theme Music: "New York Cheesecake," by Adam Buker. www.adambuker.com.

The Food Philosophy podcast is a production of The Gilded Fork.


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CPN Welcomes Chef Ming Tsai!

We are thrilled to announce that Chef Ming Tsai is the newest member of the Culinary Podcast Network. The Simply Ming Videocast delivers his unique brand of culinary instruction, which has been an inspiration for both professional and amateur cooks, and we are honored to have him as part of our collection of shows.

Host Ming Tsai shares simple tips on everything from wine basics to filleting fish in this complementary videocast to Simply Ming, the PBS program from WGBH Boston. Ming is the Chef/Owner of the world-renowned East/West bistro Blue Ginger, Emmy award winning host of the Food Network’s East Meets West and Ming’s Quest, and author of cookbooks Blue Ginger and Simply Ming.

Since Chef Tsai's show is a videocast, you can watch it directly on iTunes, or on your video iPod.

We'd also like to thank Charles McEnerney of WGBH Boston, Managing Editor of Simply Ming's Videocast, for bringing this new show to CPN. Charles has his own indie music podcast, Well Rounded Radio. Check it out!



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What's in a Label?

Continuing our discussion on labels and the power of language, we've put up a poll on the forum to see what term you might use to define yourself as a food lover. Is it foodie? Gourmet? Gourmand? Gastronome? Do you refuse to wear a label at all? Registration is required to vote, but not to discuss, so take a minute and give us a click.

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Listener Feedback

An interesting discussion has begun on the CPN blog about my first show and my dislike of the term "foodie." As I had anticipated, some people
will not be happy about what I had to say, but I think this is a great opportunity to start a dialogue on the very subject. I am equally passionate about food and serious about ideas, and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts, positive or negative.



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Food Philosophy #1: Foodies

Food Philosophy #1: In my first show, we're diving right in with an examination of the word "foodie": what does it mean, why should it disappear from the culinary lexicon -- and why on earth is Steve Wasser my new best friend?

Chef Mark from the ReMARKable Palate Podcast joins me for a chat about my favorite food philosopher, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin.

Theme Music: "New York Cheesecake", by Adam Buker. www.adambuker.com

The Food Philosophy podcast is a production of The Gilded Fork.


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