Favorite Food Idioms

"Staring at the sloop like a herring" and other food idioms of the world.
 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Oct 17, 2012 in Appetizers, Language | Link |
 


In Austria, a Proposal to End Offensive Food Names

An Austrian trade association wants to do away with derogatory names for dishes like Zigeunerschnitzel ("gipsy schnitzel") and Mohr im Hemd ("Moor-in-a-shirt," a chocolate and cream confection).

 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Mar 13, 2012 in Appetizers, Language | Link |
 


How to Speak Beer: A Craft Brewing Glossary

Got "gravity"? A brief glossary of craft brewing terms.

 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Oct 12, 2011 in Appetizers, Language | Link |
 


The Gastrogrotesquerie of British Food Criticism

A.A. Gill has a way with revolting food metaphors, from "gut-scented butter" to "fishy liver-filled condoms." Hungry now?

 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Apr 8, 2011 in Appetizers, Language | Link |
 


On Food and Language

Simon Schama on the human compulsion to put words to food.

 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Aug 2, 2010 in Appetizers, Language | Link |
 


Foods With Names That Bite

Ten offensively-named foods, from Friar's Balls to Virgin's Breasts.

 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Apr 30, 2010 in Appetizers, Language | Link |