Aug. 16th, 2005 02:48 pm
deconstruction infects my food
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toastykittenI didn't really take note of this food trend until I had a "deconstructed" salad in New Orleans. Simply put, it is a salad where the presentation is pretty, but it forces you do cut the lettuce yourself. I had it again yesterday at a restaurant right next to work. I hadn't realized; otherwise I wouldn't have ordered it.
The trend was annoying as an English major; most of my T.A.s were young and strongly believed in the magic of Derrida, and thought it could be used for every book that was assigned. It can't. I admit, I still don't entirely "get" deconstruction, but I'm pretty sure that it does not mean that every novel I read has homosexual undertones.
In the fashion world, deconstruction took place alongside minimalism and grunge. Things were torn, seams were ripped, colors were drab, etc. It was ugly. Thankfully, they grew out of it and made things look better.
In the food world, deconstruction takes a classic dish, such as the Caesar salad I ordered, and separates the parts. So what I got was a couple of romaine leaves, uncut, layered with croutons and anchovies. The dressing was very light.
Did I tell you that I am terrible with a fork and knife? I can't even cut steak properly. Once when I was a kid, I had dinner at a white friend's house. I took so long using the knife and fork that her parents asked me if I hated their food. I replied, "No, I'm just more used to chopsticks."
This is why Asian food is so much easier for me. Everything is ALREADY cut for me.
So, to end this rant, I conclude: I DO NOT want to have to work on my meal while I'm having it. Especially on my lunch hour.
The trend was annoying as an English major; most of my T.A.s were young and strongly believed in the magic of Derrida, and thought it could be used for every book that was assigned. It can't. I admit, I still don't entirely "get" deconstruction, but I'm pretty sure that it does not mean that every novel I read has homosexual undertones.
In the fashion world, deconstruction took place alongside minimalism and grunge. Things were torn, seams were ripped, colors were drab, etc. It was ugly. Thankfully, they grew out of it and made things look better.
In the food world, deconstruction takes a classic dish, such as the Caesar salad I ordered, and separates the parts. So what I got was a couple of romaine leaves, uncut, layered with croutons and anchovies. The dressing was very light.
Did I tell you that I am terrible with a fork and knife? I can't even cut steak properly. Once when I was a kid, I had dinner at a white friend's house. I took so long using the knife and fork that her parents asked me if I hated their food. I replied, "No, I'm just more used to chopsticks."
This is why Asian food is so much easier for me. Everything is ALREADY cut for me.
So, to end this rant, I conclude: I DO NOT want to have to work on my meal while I'm having it. Especially on my lunch hour.
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