Pineapple Express: Someone Is Wrong on the Internet?

[Gradine]

I mean, "Italy" hasn't really existed as a single entity for that long, like the US Civil War started before Italy unified.

 

[Alzrius]

I mean, "Italy" hasn't really existed as a single entity for that long, like the US Civil War started before Italy unified.

The same can be said of Germany.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Purity is illusory. What would certain Old World cuisines be without New World ingredients like tomatoes, potatoes, peanuts, maize, cacao, climbing beans & vanilla?

That said, there’s something to be said for preserving certain things- ingredients , recipes, etc.- “as is” for the enjoyment of future generations.

 

[TiQuinn]

Purity is illusory. What would certain Old World cuisines be without New World ingredients like tomatoes, potatoes, peanuts, maize, cacao, climbing beans & vanilla?

That said, there’s something to be said for preserving certain things- ingredients , recipes, etc.- “as is” for the enjoyment of future generations.

I was watching the Stanley Tucci "Searching For Italy" series, and I thought the stories of how food interweaves with history are some of the most interesting parts. It's so difficult to determine who did what first anyways. More interesting to hear about how Mussolini tried to actually ban pasta in Italy or how the Jewish population in Rome helped popularize artichokes.

 

[Gradine]

e: forget it

 

[payn]

Funny y'all mention the "authentic" food discussion. I was down in Phoenix visiting family. I went with my brother and cousin and their families. They kept saying they wanted some "authentic" Mexican food while on the trip. That kind of puzzled me becasue I live in Minneapolis and we have "authentic" places as good as anything i've had in AZ, TX, or CA. However, they live a ways out of the cities and their towns have basic American style food with limited options.

Anyways, they found a place either by googling or word of mouth. Probably one of the worst dining experiences. Staff was nice, service good, food was just bad. Everyone thought so, it was unanimous. This is the only time Ive had Guac made at the table that wasnt any good. Its maybe the only time ive had guac that wasnt any good at all.

I offered to take them around to the great places the city has to offer, but they politely declined as they would have to go to "the city" to get it.

 

[Bedrockgames]

I offered to take them around to the great places the city has to offer, but they politely declined as they would have to go to "the city" to get it.

This I can appreciate. I live just outside Boston (like literally one or two towns just from the city limit) and getting into the city is a hassle these days (you used to be able to get in and find metered parking pretty easily, but it is just harder and more expensive, and the traffic is often not worth it). And getting older also has made a difference. When I was younger I used to like going into the city for a variety of things. It was an invigorating experience. Now I just feel drained if I go there to run a single errand or eat at a restaurant

 

[payn]

This I can appreciate. I live just outside Boston (like literally one or two towns just from the city limit) and getting into the city is a hassle these days (you used to be able to get in and find metered parking pretty easily, but it is just harder and more expensive, and the traffic is often not worth it). And getting older also has made a difference. When I was younger I used to like going into the city for a variety of things. It was an invigorating experience. Now I just feel drained if I go there to run a single errand or eat at a restaurant

Thats why I live within city limits. Anything is 5-10 dollar Lyft ride away!

 

[TiQuinn]

Funny y'all mention the "authentic" food discussion. I was down in Phoenix visiting family. I went with my brother and cousin and their families. They kept saying they wanted some "authentic" Mexican food while on the trip. That kind of puzzled me becasue I live in Minneapolis and we have "authentic" places as good as anything i've had in AZ, TX, or CA. However, they live a ways out of the cities and their towns have basic American style food with limited options.

Anyways, they found a place either by googling or word of mouth. Probably one of the worst dining experiences. Staff was nice, service good, food was just bad. Everyone thought so, it was unanimous. This is the only time Ive had Guac made at the table that wasnt any good. Its maybe the only time ive had guac that wasnt any good at all.

I offered to take them around to the great places the city has to offer, but they politely declined as they would have to go to "the city" to get it.

I had a friend who's parents owned an American standard diner that also served Chinese food, and the food was always "fine". It was what the folks who patronized the restaurant expected. I was invited over for Chinese New Year's and the spread they put out was amazing. They were cooking for their expectations, and it was just a night and day difference.

 

[Ryujin]

This I can appreciate. I live just outside Boston (like literally one or two towns just from the city limit) and getting into the city is a hassle these days (you used to be able to get in and find metered parking pretty easily, but it is just harder and more expensive, and the traffic is often not worth it). And getting older also has made a difference. When I was younger I used to like going into the city for a variety of things. It was an invigorating experience. Now I just feel drained if I go there to run a single errand or eat at a restaurant

I can relate. Many years ago I'd make the trek into downtown Toronto like it was a religious pilgrimage. I was always excited to be there and would spend hours at used clothing stores, alt clothing stores, surplus stores, game stores, and record shops. After working there for over 25 years I now get the hell out of Dodge as fast as I can.