Devour the Desert
A Palm Springs Food & Culture Journal
The Local Flavors | Why Palm Springs Tastes Like a Memory: Marcel Proust, Ratatouille, and the Science of Scent
There is a scene in the Pixar film Ratatouille that may explain Palm Springs better than many travel brochures.
Anton Ego, the famously impossible food critic, reluctantly takes one bite of Remy's rustic ratatouille.
The bite shatters his carefully cultivated cynicism.
He drops his pen in pure shock as the taste instantly transports him backward in time.
The Local History | Meet the Pioneer Women Who Created Palm Springs
Before Palm Springs was a mid-century modern oasis filled with Hollywood glitz, it was a rugged, isolated desert outpost. The oasis of palm trees and hot springs was a challenging place to live, yet in the early 20th century, a remarkable group of determined women settled this arid valley, laying the foundation for the glamorous resort town we know today.
The Local Flavors | Beyond the Bite: How Artisan Food Tours Showcases Palm Springs
While walking food tours are a fantastic way to get your bearings, Artisan Food Tours offers a deeper, more curated dive into the Coachella Valley’s culinary scene.