Artisan Bread, Cheese and Wine: Recent Comments

Comment on Artisan food-define/debated. Master baker Klecko weighs in.

Sylvia Burgos — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:54:05 GMT

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I agree that we need to move the definition of artisan or artisinal bread to one that focuses on specific production methods and type of ingredients (using organic products, handcrafting and time to generate the wonderful flavors and textures we've come to associate with these breads, cheeses and wines. Thanks for illustrating that more and more people are becoming more familiar and comfortable with the techniques and quality of ingredients expressed with these terms.

Comment on Artisan food-define/debated. Master baker Klecko weighs in.

Allison — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:55:24 GMT

I have a problem with definitions of artisanal foods that take pains to privilege European techniques. I believe that the term "artisanal" should refer to the method of production, and these methods (small batches made primarily by hand using traditional methods that celebrates the art of the production) are found all over the world. Our ethnocentrism shows when we attribute the term "artisan" to European or American methods. What a sadly limiting view of the culinary art.

Comment on Will President Bush sign the 2007 Farm Bill? How will it affect your grass-fed beef, organic cheese or artisan bread?

MAMI — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:36:33 GMT

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Comment on Your chevre, crusty boule, boutique Merlot and the Farm Bill?

Ann — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:36:08 GMT

Hi, Sylvia. Your French Levin fed my family yesterday at breakfast ... but now that the loaf is gone, I almost regret sharing it.

This site is an incredible resource, and I'll be passing it along to several people. Please send me the link to your new site.

It was great meeting you on Saturday. I hope our paths cross again someday.

Ann

Comment on Artisan bread, cheese and wine - about lots more than great flavor

Catherine — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:35:23 GMT

OK...I'm hungry. I love bread, wine and cheese! Artisan bread is beautifully crusty, textured and wholesome bread that is splendid all alone, but even better when accompanied by some wonderful cheese, and wine, of course.

Comment on Artisan bread, cheese and wine - about lots more than great flavor

Dessa — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:18:38 GMT

Great introduction to the site!