About
Articles of Mastication is written, photographed and published by me, John J. Goddard. I am a butcher, baker and booty shaker from St. Louis, Missouri, now based in Portland, Oregon. I’ve spent a fair amount of time traveling, cooking, eating and living in Croatia, and I run the Nob Hill Bakery, a tiny Balkan and Eastern European bakery here in Portland.
In addition to extensive research of world cuisine, my experience includes twenty years of cooking professionally in restaurants as well as for private clients. From lowly pub fare to classic fine dining, trendy fusion to traditional world cuisine, I’ve broiled, sauteed, grilled, fried, roasted, steamed and poached a little of everything. And I’ve burned a few things, including my own person.
Articles of Mastication is intended to entertain, inspire and inform on a wide variety of subjects pertaining to food, drink and cooking. While recipes may occasionally be featured, I don’t believe that the heart and soul of good cooking are revealed in exact measurements. It’s not for nothing that we have the term ‘culinary art’.
I do so hope that the words, photos and media featured here will inspire you to go boldly forth in your own gastronomical escapades, whatsoever they may involve.
