ElectricFowl964

I've been following this one journalist's work and I have to admit, I completely misread their latest piece. Thought it was a hit job on the local government, but after re-reading it, I realize they were actually pointing out some genuine issues. Guess I let my own biases get in the way. Anyone else have a similar experience with a story that completely flipped their perspective?

I was at a pizza joint over the weekend and saw their 'signature sauce' described as artisanal. Give me a break. It's just Prego with some herbs thrown in. What's next, calling frozen dough 'hand-tossed'? Journalism types love to spout off about 'locally sourced' and 'small-batch' but sometimes it's just marketing fluff. When did 'artisanal' become code for 'we charged more for this'?

I was at a restaurant last weekend and the chef's take on Bouillabaisse was completely off. No depth of flavor, it was like they didnt even use a proper fish stock. Made me think, when was the last time you saw a real Sauce Espagnole on a menu? You know, the kind made with veal stock, browned bones, and a roux thats actually cooked right. Not that reduction crap they serve nowadays. Ive been saying it for years, the decline of classical french cuisine is a travesty. Nobody cares about technique anymore, its all about fancy presentation and 'artisanal' this and that. Give me a break, a good Sauce Espagnole is what separates the masters from the amateurs.