Welcome to the blog for Colgate University's interdisciplinary course on food. This is the place to keep up with what students in the course are experiencing in their work at Common Thread Community Farm and through their everyday encounters with food.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Diets à la mode

Le Laboratoire, an innovation center where art and design meet science, has recently come up with an alluring zero-calorie, guilt-free culinary experience. Deliciously slimming delicacies? ...What's the catch?

It's just air! It's a breathable water vapor imbued with a variety of flavors. But does this completely ruin the experience of consuming food? It may take away from the multi-sensual experience of gastronomy, but not all parts. In my opinion, a major part of meals are the people you share them with, and I do not think products like "Le Whaf" would hinder this facet of eating. Although their products have an "air" of diet-fad exclusivity, it provides a new experience to bond over with friends and family. There are vapor bars popping up in cities all over, so it could be a (less sloppy, maybe just as awkward) way to meet new people out at night. Moreover, it may actually help people break unhealthy habits and cravings by just "whiffing" tasty treats.

If you're as intrigued as I am, check out their whole line of cool, creative products.



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