Food

  • Food,  Home and Family,  Social Issues

    Meals – a case study

    One of the most difficult things about being human, or any living being, for that matter, was how to solve the problem of feeding ourselves for the duration of our lives. Providing meals is a laborous process. It was when we were threshing our own wheat. It is now despite convenience “food” and take-out. Many people have discussed the cognitive load, unpaid labor, and disproportionate burden this places on women. I’ll dig up those more articulate commentaries and link them later. What I wanted to do here was lay out a specific outline and time of what that has looked like for me. If it’s useful as a reference for…

  • Food

    Another Challenge

    I am glad that I have had a bit of extra time because of this self-quarantine. One of the things I have room for is more baking, particularly challenging baking that takes time or energy. This time I’ve chosen to attempt croissants. I love this pastry, and if the history is correct the are a French adaptation of an Austrian dessert. I’ve read the instructions many times and the have always felt to be a bit fussy and particular. I’ve chosen to follow this video, mostly because it seemed simpler than most I have seen. Also, it required the least amount of ingredients. I am finding that pantry staples are…