Before We Dine

Today, my wife and I begin an endeavor to blog our dinner and dining experiences. Although neither of us have formal culinary training, we both have an appreciation for foods from around the world.

Dining, whether at home or in a restaurant, is a cultural practice. Food in my family is a hybrid experience that has extended across cultural boundaries for years. For me, dining with my wife and others is an act of fellowship. The experience is much less about the texture and presentation of the meal and much more about how the meal changes the setting and influences the tone of the experience.

Further, each culture and region often has items in their diet that are strikingly similar to other cultures- I call these convergent foods. For example, in the Mexican tradition there are tortillas. Similarly, traditional meals from India include naan, while the equivalent across the middle east and greece is pita.

Thus our adventure begins! We hope to bring you both the best and the worst of our meals and dining experiences. As always- feel free to comment, suggest, recommend, and of course, enjoy!