The Revolution Will Be Handcrafted!

Transforming American Taste, Style, and Buying Habits: Reviewing Grant McCracken’s ‘Return of the Artisan’

I don’t harbor much nostalgia for ideas, but I do for flavors and taste experiences. My maternal grandfather used to raise and dry persimmons. He’d peel and hang them by cotton cord tied around the stem from the eaves of his house; southern exposure provided the persimmons maximum warmth and sunlight to dry. The final product was dense and chewy and hit…