Meghan's ComAlt Field Study

Flavor and Function: A Historical and Cultural Exploration of Food - Spring Quarter 2017

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Tasting Lab

Week 9 Tasting Lab

This week we were treated to a number of dishes from Brittany and Karen. We had cream of peanut soup, a peasant-style meat stew, “Olympia-style” tabouleh from Sarah, and baked leeks made from a recipe by Brian Jaques. Kotomi also… Continue Reading →

Week 8 Tasting Lab

This week’s tasting lab included several exciting elements! We got to try mead made by Brittany Payne and learn about the process, we enjoyed a Gong fu Cha style tea tasting of Jasmine white tea with Kotomi, and a meal… Continue Reading →

Week 7 Tasting Lab

This week, Jessica Herrera made a delicious and thoughtful meal with us. She prepared posole, a dish her late grandmother would always have going on the stove at home. She also brought green and red chile sauces from New Mexico. She… Continue Reading →

Week 6 Tasting Lab

This week’s tasting lab was hosted uniquely – because we didn’t have power in the SAL, the cooking of the meal was interrupted, and we ended up eating outside. We enjoyed a delicious fresh green salad topped with nasturtiums, some… Continue Reading →

Week 5 Tasting Lab

(Photo above: Bogside view of Derry, Northern Ireland) “Seeds are so crafty. There’s a power there. There’s a magic…” -Dr. Jane Goodall   I was so disappointed to have missed last week’s tasting lab due to illness, so I was… Continue Reading →

Week 3 Tasting Lab

This week, Kat and I cooked a completely wildcrafted meal described here. From her garden, Evergreen’s forest, and surrounding areas, Kat foraged delicious salad greens, asparagus, green onion, licorice fern, chocolate mint, wild carrots, morels, and so much more. She also… Continue Reading →

Week 2 Tasting Lab

This week, Linsey and Doug made an incredible meal, detailed here and here. Linsey made delicious cornbread and corn cake, and told us the vibrational cooking methods they and their mother used to make the dish. Doug and Linsey also made… Continue Reading →

Week 1 Tasting Lab

This week, Natasha and I made Three Sisters Soup, rice, bread, and Market Spice Tea. You can find the details of the meal in this post on our program website. It was nice to get back into the swing of… Continue Reading →

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