Thanks to a Slate article on the etymology of macarons, I just discovered this blog on the language of food by a Stanford linguist, Dan Jurafsky. Now, this essay, and the blog in general, really appeal to my sensibilities: medieval history, cultural mixing, word change, and the contrast between sweet and savory. I'll be reading Jurafsky's other posts soon (and hoping that he posts some more), but for now, enjoy some macarons with me:
The Language of Food: Macaroons, Macarons, and Macaroni
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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Thank you for the link.It was very interesting read:)
Glad you liked it! I just love that kind of historical writing -- with words and foods mixed together.
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