The Myth of Authentic Cuisine

Among the myriad things that keep me busy, I do freelance proofreading and copyediting. A couple of years ago, I began working with Tim Wintermute who writes fabulous novels that draw me in quickly and completely, with intricate plots and well-developed characters. (Check out Sahalee Inn and Curiosi Casebook!)

He also publishes an online magazine, Prismatist, and he has just posted my essay on “authenticity” as it relates to cuisine. I think about this topic a lot, and I appreciate having the opportunity to share some thoughts.

Read it here: The Myth of Authentic Cuisine

In the essay, I mention, among other things, General Tso’s chicken. My recipe can be found on this post: General Tso's