Maybe evolution is irrelevant at dinnertime.

The only thing more enjoyable than chocolate, is bacon.

Among the cognoscenti, though, it is not just about elaborate new flavors. I always consider the main test of ice cream to be the simple ice creams, especially vanilla. One should have fun when one eats, but it should also be seriously good.

What’s so bad about addiction? I can’t remember. Isn’t it something about giving up your freedom? Isn’t freedom an illusion?

Whenever I travel to the South, the first thing I do is visit the best barbecue place between the airport and my hotel. An hour or two later I visit the best barbecue place between my hotel and dinner.

But the goal of the arts, culinary or otherwise, is not to increase our comfort. That is the goal of an easy chair.

Maybe evolution is irrelevant at dinnertime.