Food Porn: Cocoa Yogurt

Friggin’ food politics, driving me bonkers, making me angry, ensuring my… …ooo, yogurt!

Beer Reviews: St. Feuillien Saison

Appearance : If it wasn’t for the head, you’d swear you were looking at unfiltered apple cider. Opaque with a hint of deep yellow gold.

Will Popularity Ruin the Macaron?

From a very weird article in the Wall Street Journal: Like the cupcake before it, the macaron, a French confection that resembles a pastel-colored sandwich cookie, is ready for its close-up.

What is a "Saison"?

Yes, yes, yes, “saison” is the French word for season. But this is not the answer I am looking for. Instead of 10th grade French classes, let’s look at the other topic of desire when some of us were sixteen years old – beer

Historical Context: The Joys of Food History

If I have to point to one thing that I love about delving into the history of food, it’s uncovering influences upon diets that we have forgotten or have never had explained to us. I have a mind made for trivia.

When is a beer not a beer?

Through Metafilter , I recently discovered news of a beer that states it has an Alcohol-by-Volume(ABV) of 41% . 41%?

Stages of Sugar Boiling

Today is essentially a “reference post” kinda day, as I need to start gathering notes and ideas into one centralized location (for reasons soon to be made apparent). If your looking for food pontification, it’s best if you come back at a latter day

The British and Sugar

I am neck deep in research material, reviewing several different books and articles surrounding the history of candy and sugar.

Food Porn: Liverwurst on a Baguette

As always, the Food Porn collection is my way of washing away the filth that comes from discussing food politics. I recognize that there are Liverwurst haters out there. To them I say…more for me!!

The Sanctity of Restaurants

I have a standard practice here at Accidental Hedonist – I try not to talk about restaurants and restaurant experiences that have played a part in my personal relationships.