In many countries around the world, farmers frequently support sovranist leaders and governments whose policies actually damage their business. These loyalties fluster political opponents, who often are not able to explain the how and why of these dynamics. Reading...
Sometimes doing research and ethnography in a place also means getting involved in the local politics. Even when your research is about food. A group of people connected to the food and hospitality business have decided to get together and do something to show their...
Building on the myths of tradition and authenticity, Italian food has soared worldwide in terms of cultural prestige and commercial success. Representations in media, as well as changing performances of culinary identities both abroad and in Italy, have contributed to...
After cooking my great-grandmother recipes on a wood stove, I have an all-new admiration and respect for the abilities of those women whose talents were not given enough credit, discounted as what they were supposed to do as wives and daughters. A vast amount of...
Street food at trendy night markets in large Polish cities reflects the desire to be worldly by eating the world. The line between a party and a meal is blurred. The food is integrated in a sense of fun and conviviality that marks the reclamation of public spaces and...
