I look back at my University of Kansas days with real fondness. In addition to the core classes I needed for a journalism degree, I took many other classes simply because of my interest in the subject material. My courses in art history, anthropology and Greek history were great educational opportunities, even if I don’t get to use that knowledge every day. Though if an opportunity comes along to tell the difference between a Doric and Corinthian column in a meat processing article, I hope to be up to the challenge!
I’m lucky enough to find educational opportunities still, including my recent interview with PJ Quesada of Ramar Foods. What started off as an overview of Filipino cuisine became a quick history lesson about the country, including how past events in the Philippines have shaped not only the food but also the way its people viewed their own food. Even if you don’t plan to make longanisa sausage or lumpia anytime soon, you might want to give this month’s feature interview a read.