What makes food good? Is it just the taste? Is it using the freshest ingredients? Does good food always have to be healthy? These were some of the questions that were raised in class this morning as we had a discussion on what constitutes good food.

We identified 3 basic factors that have to be achieved in order to be able to say that the food one prepares is good. Its not to say that these 3 are the only things one should aim at fulfilling when preparing food. These are the minimum requirements, so to speak.

1. Taste
2. Texture and Consistency
3. Aesthetic Value

There was a point raised in class that really stuck to me today. That in the preparation of food, all ingredients that come into play in a particular dish should fill a purpose. It should either contribute to the taste, texture, or the aesthetic value of the food. No ingredient should be included just for the sake of having it or just because it might sound good for it to be there.