Anna Mindess
Sign language interpreter by day, food writer by night; endlessly fascinated by the interplay of what we eat and who we are.
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Don’t Poison Your Guests: Tips for Hosts on Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
Eggs, strawberries, wheat, nuts, fish, dairy–seems like everyone is allergic to something. What’s up with that and what’s a host to do? This illustrated guide explains the difference between intolerances and allergies and provides tips for cooking for guests with these conditions (and having them leave sated –and alive.) Continue reading
Posted in Food allergies, Politeness
Tagged anaphylaxis, bell peppers, celiac, celiac disease, cilantro, dairy, dietary restrictions, fish allergy, food allergies, gluten free, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, goat milk vs. cow milk, Lila Volkas, nut allergy free, wheat allergies
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A Dozen Deaf Foodies Savor Gourmet Ghetto Tasting Tour in ASL
In ASL, it’s no problem to “talk” when your mouth is full. Watch a short video produced for KQED Bay Area Bites where a dozen Deaf Foodies relish the tastes and history of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto during a 3 hour tasting tour presented completely in American Sign Language (ASL) by food writer (and ASL interpreter) Anna Mindess through Edible Excursions Continue reading
Posted in ASL, Berkeley, Chinese food, desserts and sweets, Jewish Food, Politeness, tasting tours
Tagged Alegio chocolate, american sign language, ASL, Cheese board, chez panisse, deaf, Deaf culture, Edible Excursions, food appreciation, gourmet ghetto, Imperial Tea Court, Lush, Lush gelato, Peet's Coffee and tea, Saul's, saul's deli, Soop, The local butcher, Vintage Wine
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A Cuppa’ Cultural Differences – Taking English Tea and Toast
Cultural rules about drinking tea and eating toast abound in class-conscious English culture. In the informative and engaging book, Watching the English, Kate Fox reveals how adding two spoons of sugar and stirring noisily clearly broadcast (lack of) social standing. Toast, toast racks, jam and spreading strategies are also dissected. Continue reading
Eat with Your Hands for a Sensuous, Intimate, Mindful Meal
Eating with the hands is more than just a way to maneuver food to the mouth. It embodies cultural values including, a sensuous connection to the food, the feeling of sharing and community, practicality avoiding waste, even prolonging a delicious meal by enjoying the lingering aroma of it on the fingers. Many cultures, such as Indian, Arab and African have dined this way for thousands of years. In a video-clip, the writer receives a hands-on lesson in eating with the hands — Moroccan style.
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Posted in Ethiopian food, Indian food, Morocco, Politeness
Tagged Cafe Colucci, cultural misunderstandings, eating with hands, Ethiopian food, Fetlework Tefferi, Fharzana Elankumaran, indian food, injera, Moroccan food, Mostafa Raiss El Fenni, Sahara Home Decor, Tanjia, Vinita Chopra Jacinto
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