Epicuriousity

Epicuriousity - A playful, inquisitive approach to food, exploring flavors, ingredients, and cooking with enthusiasm.

A playful, inquisitive approach to food, exploring flavors, ingredients, and cooking with enthusiasm.

For those who have a deep interest in food there is the desire to discover, learn and enjoy the

extraordinary pleasure, importance and necessity of what we eat. An eagerness to know about the who, what, where and why behind the culinary and cultural traditions that bring our food to the table. Looking at the culture of food, its history and origins, the methods of cooking and presentation with an interest in new ingredients, techniques and different cuisines.

Epicuriosity is a good thing. It fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for food. It makes us more aware of the origins and cultural traditions of generational dishes. It gives us an appreciation for our food culture and the importance of sustainability and the resources required to produce the food we eat.

We support epicuriosity - a playful, inquisitive approach to food, exploring flavors, ingredients, and cooking with enthusiasm. Contrary to what you might think the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus ((341–270 BC), whose name is most often associated with the pleasure and indulgences of the table, led a life of balanced enjoyment that emphasized the simple pleasures. He would appreciate a well-laid table and believed that fellowship given in hospitality is the greatest pleasure.

Do you

• enjoy researching new flavor combinations and cooking techniques

• like to try new dishes and cuisines

• enjoy watching cooking videos and documentaries about food

• appreciate artisanal food and quality ingredients and well-prepared dishes often seeking them out

• have a curiosity about the history or technique behind a dish

• like to create experiences for guests to enjoy at your table with attention to the food served and the hospitality extended

Take the epicuriosity quiz to test your curiosity about food. How well did you do?

1. What is a 'Mesclun'?

   
   

   A green salad

   A meat dish

   A fish

   A dessert

2. Which wheat grain is the preferred option for making pasta?

   
   

   Frelon

   Durum

   Beaufort

   Naparoo

3. Called the fava bean in the USA, by what name is it more widely known?

   
   

   Azuki bean

   Winged Bean

   Moth Bean

   Broad bean

4. In cooking, what does the term "primavera" mean?

   
   

   Prime quality meats

   Pasta with spring vegetables

   Very little cooking required

   A pimento based sauce

5. While stuffed pastas like agnolotti or ravioli resemble pillows, orecchiette is named after a body part?

   
   

   Fingers

   Ears

   Eyes

   Teeth

Answers

1. a green salad

2. durum

3. broad bean

4. pasta with spring vegetables

5. ears