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There is an episode of Chef's Table on Netflix dealing with the same effect on Russia's cuisine, and how this chef was trying to resurrect all sorts of traditio
by lainga 8y ago
There is an episode of Chef's Table on Netflix dealing with the same effect on Russia's cuisine, and how this chef was trying to resurrect all sorts of traditional Russian dishes which had in effect been lost for 80 years because they were seen as too bourgeoisie. It incidentally also went into how the Western sanctions against Russia had only strengthened his project, because it led to an ersatz locavore movement and forced him to use Russian-available ingredients. For example, he tries to use only honey instead of sugar, because the latter wasn't really present historically in Russia.
- contingencies 8y agoInteresting. Honey is super expensive though. FYI bourgeois is the adjective (or single member of the social caste), bourgeoisie is the pronoun for the social caste.
- jpatokal 8y agoHistorically in Europe it was sugar that was super expensive, and honey was the only widely available sweetener.
- contingencies 8y agoOf course. So how and when did they begin to make jams and marmalades? It seems... post new world.
- lainga 8y agoWell, marmalade is descended from the Greek melmelion, meaning "honey fruit".
- contingencies 8y agoMmm. Honey marmalade with an ancient Greek connection. Subtle overtones of anti-capitalism, retro cool and holistic herbal healing. Think you just spotted a new hipster breakfast trend. Sourdough it, mix with your Euromuesli, gourmet burger/wrap or pizza that stuff and cash in. Minimalist line drawings of naked Greek athletes: boom. Fad.
- anonymfus 8y ago> Western sanctions against Russia This is incorrect. These food bans are Russian sanctions against western countries "in response" to Western sanctions against Russian oligarchs.