View in the Klamath mountains in South West Oregon Oregon is now known as one of the most productive and innovative gastronomical states in not only the West Coast but all of the USA. It’s renowned for the care put into it’s food reflecting the unique products found there. It’s grass fed beef,…
Yearly Archives: 2020
S.O.S. Podcast #7 (VIDEO)
This podcast is exclusively devoted to the appreciation of manifestations of Splendor through objects. Often overlooked, the key to unlocking Splendor in objects enables us to discover fascinating and splendid realities. This is not a materialist appreciation of the object. It is much rather an appreciation of the aesthetic significance of an object. Splendor is…
Went to the market: Viale Papiniano Market | MILAN, ITALY (VIDEO)
As Milan is currently preparing to gradually emerge from the recent coronavirus spell, Italy’s second largest city is currently cocooning. This wonderful city nevertheless retains all of it’s charms. Especially during trying times, farmer’s markets prove themselves to be imperative to the well being of the population. Open air marketplaces play a slightly more instrumental…
Public Farmer’s markets are now winning, around the world.
As the world is in lockdown and anxiously awaits to return to work, amid the virus going around, many are realizing the essential nature and crucial role that farmer’s markets play in every society around the globe. Countless efforts are being deployed to keep them active, much like a lifeline for food security and the…
S.O.S. Podcast #6 (Video)
As we enter this time of chrisis, we must be pragmatic. At the same time, the human soul thrives on Splendor. Here is another SO.S. Podcast, that took many hours to make and which aims to offer solace and comfort to the listeners. Today’s subject explores the notion of the right stuff. What makes an…
Flying noodle in Wuhan: Shou che noodle | LOCAMOTIVE (VIDEO)
By now, many know about the stupendous flavors that the authentic huoguo ( Chinese hotpot) beholds. Huoguo is a juggernaut of a gastronomical ambassador for the middle kingdom. Many variations of this original recipe are found all over China. One of the most spectacular ingredients to be dipped in the hotpot is somewhat of a…
A potato from western First Nations heritage
One secret about to become a mild food fad in the next year is probably the “first nations potato”. As many know, the potato is originally from the American continent. In the US, we have long been accustomed to Idaho potatoes and the like. However, some have done some research into the phenomena of native…
S.O.S. Podcast #5 (Video)
After quite a long wait, the States of Splendor Podcasts resume now. Happy new year 2020 to all of our audience! Here is the fifth States of Splendor podcast, with quite an interesting topic about urban emigration. A relatively recent trend often seen in the west. As megacities thrive, there is a parallel current, in…
Neelum Valley, Pakistan, Paradise on Earth
Covering a distance of 574 km was certainly a welcome to the lush green fields, fresh and juicy fruits, flourishing flowers and freshness in the air that Kashmir brought with it. Kashmir is one of the most beautiful and attractive wonders on the world known for its natural splendor and lovely aspects. Last summer, I decided to travel and…
S.O.S. Podcast #4 (VIDEO)
Here is the 4th S.O.S. poodcast. Where as the last S.O.S. podcast’s subject was about time, today’s podcast is about space, or more precisely, the sense of place. The sense of place is a factor that is one of the possible vectors of splendor. We discuss this subject in depth here, encompassing the notion of…