Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Does the word "artisan" even mean anything anymore? USA Today ran a great piece today about how the word has been co-opted by major food brands that are not known for their artisanal offerings. "These days, the word -- which used to mean hand-crafted -- is showing up on just about anything edible," writes Bruce Horovitz. BLOG POSTS  | Menuism: 4 Wine Rules That Are Rubbish
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