Re:The Myth of Authenticity Is Killing Tex-Mex
by dragonwriter on Thursday March 22, 2018 @12:39PM
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Seeking authenticity in cuisine is often about seeking to escape familiar uniformity, rather than avoiding the unfamiliar.
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Re:The Myth of Authenticity Is Killing Tex-Mex
by taeric on Thursday March 22, 2018 @02:33PM
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Not always. I'd wager it's more often elite signaling.
Sometimes, though, is is just comfort. As an example, the donuts from New Orleans are easy to make at home. Ish. I have yet to have them elsewhere be the same. I'll probably call the ones I do authentic, but I confess it is just to my tastes.