Monday, July 6, 2009

09/07/06: the HOW...

… the methods for discerning and appreciating a place’s resources and assets …

Formal Education/ Book (Factual) Knowledge
What is unique about the physiographic conditions?
What are the governing economic conditions of the area?
What is unique about the cultural background of the residents?

Stories/ Inherited Knowledge
What are the ideals residents hold particularly dear?
What are the family values?
What are the celebrated traditions?
What are some of the prized family recipes?
What are local “favourites” when it comes to foods, restaurants, vendors and general places to visit?
How does one know when a food is ready to be eaten?

Experience/ Empirical Knowledge
What does the food taste like?
What is the flavour similar to?
How is the flavour different from other similar foods?
What does the food look like?
Is the colour and/or shape different from "the norm"?
What is the visual texture like?
What does the food smell like?
What are the nuances - the hints of other known scents?
What does the food feel like in your mouth?
What does the food feel like in your hands?
What sounds are associated with eating the food?

Practice/ Working Knowledge
What are the techniques - the "tricks of the trade" - that bring out the best in a food? – the cutting/prepping/frying/cooking/baking/assembling, etc…
What flavour combinations work well together?
What colour combinations/proportions make the food more appealing to the eye?
What visual texture combinations make the food more appealing to the eye?
What physical texture combinations make the food more appealing to the mouth?

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