Lies, Deceit and Honest Food
The socially irresponsible and culinary uncritical claims to “honest food” being thrust upon the unwitting mind of society, has raised cynicism to fever pitch at The Corner Post. The chefs have found themselves confounded and, perhaps, even in awe of the attempts to associate “honest” with “good, nourishing, value for money and tasty”.
A challenge to all the interested patrons & friends of The Corner Post:
When next faced by a brazen claim to “honest food”, investigate deeply. Investigate and be sure to find that 300g of Rump steak sold at R70 is only possible because the husbandry lacks compassion and integrity. Be sure to find that not one of the dishes attributed with this strangely placed moral virtue have been artfully prepared with fresh ingredients, sourced locally and as close as possible to their natural state. Be sure to find that “honest” does not refer to something which is either true or good, but refers rather to something which does not challenge and confuse.
The only meaningful way in which a claim to “honest food” can be understood is as “familiar”. The only value for money is received by the owner of the restaurant. And the only nourishment that has been extracted, is that by the various processes which the ingredients have undergone before it even reaches the pots and saucepans of the cook.
Where claims are made to honest food one is certain to find a lack of integrity. And one can only wonder what this claim can mean:
“Honest Food, Authentic Beer and Real People!”
The mind boggles.
Featuring on the menu this week
- Artichoke, poached egg and bearnaise with a duxelle of mushroom
- Steamed fillet of West Coast sole with a tomato and basil butter sauce
- Homemade tagliatelle with a mussel, tomato and fennel sauce
- Potato gnocchi with shiitake mushrooms, parsley and garlic
- Pink grapefruit sorbet
- Nectarine and almond tart with vanilla ice cream
- Blackberry mouse with blackberry ripple ice cream and homemade blackberry liquor
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