Food

Nutrition

Jul 18 2009, 10:19 am

A New Reason to Skip Bottled Water

You already know it's expensive and bad for the environment. But a new study says it also may be less safe than tap water.read more

Mixmaster

Jul 17 2009, 12:45 pm

Summer's Signature Cocktail

The Rickey is light, refreshing, and has roots in the author's hometown: Washington, D.C.read more

An American Food Tour

Jul 17 2009, 9:44 am

In New York, Looking For Lunch

Stopping in Manhattan on his American Food Tour, the author seeks out the city's best prix fixe lunch.read more

Abroad

Jul 17 2009, 8:23 am

Where to Eat on the Queen Mary 2

It has everything from a celebrity chef's restaurant to a food court--of course. It's an ocean-liner.read more

Abroad

Jul 17 2009, 8:20 am

In Italy, A Carnivore's Paradise

A restaurant near Naples offers carnivores and wine-lovers a meal to remember at a reasonable price.read more

Nutrition

Jul 17 2009, 8:18 am

Whole Foods Says No to GM Products

The grocery store chain now requires suppliers to prove they don't use genetically modified ingredients.read more

Recipes

Jul 17 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Lamb Kebabs With Chutney and Chaat

This recipe comes from the Indian cooking class on the Queen Mary 2, taught by chef Sidwell Yarrow.read more

Sustainability

Jul 16 2009, 12:45 pm

A New Kind of Hunting Enthusiast

The members of the Bull Moose Hunting Society are young, liberal, and hungry for the thrill of the hunt. read more

Sustainability

Jul 16 2009, 8:32 am

How To Kill a Lobster Humanely

New laws around the world protect crustaceans' rights--and make it illegal to boil them alive.read more

Behind the Counter

Jul 16 2009, 8:24 am

The Bold Flavor of Bluefish

Most Americans prefer their fish mild, but the author makes the case for strong flavors--and offers a recipe.read more

Mixmaster

Jul 16 2009, 8:22 am

Looking for a Good Cocktail? Try a Hotel

Hotel bars have improved so much in the past few years that even locals are stopping by for a drink.read more

An American Food Tour

Jul 15 2009, 12:47 pm

POLL: Boston's Best Bakery

In the event we'll wake up hungry tomorrow (which rarely happens on a food tour, but you never know), I thought it'd be fun to do a poll on the best bakeries in Boston (it seems there are many).read more

An American Food Tour

Jul 15 2009, 12:46 pm

POLL: One Night Only (Boston Edition)

What to eat in Boston? The smoked beef tongue at The Hungry Mother is tempting, as is the "Hot Dog a la Maison" at The Butcher Shop. Or is it better to go with reader achenglovefood's suggestion of Oleana, and try the octopus ragu? Perhaps Rendezvous? Or some raw bar at B&G? Help us decide by voting in our latest poll.read more

An American Food Tour

Jul 15 2009, 12:45 pm

Canada's Take on Cheese Fries

Poutine--a dish made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy--doesn't always taste like it's going to kill you.read more

Corby's Fresh Feeds

Jul 15 2009, 9:01 am

I Love Lard, But...

I LOVE LARD, BUT... After a first look at Julie & Julia, I got a tip that would have sent Julia straight to the pie pans.read more

On the Farm

Jul 15 2009, 8:36 am

The Dangers of Animal Antibiotics

Overuse of antibiotics on livestock poses risks for animals and humans alike.read more

Abroad

Jul 15 2009, 8:32 am

How a Cruise Ship Feeds 4,000

The Queen Mary 2 uses 11,000 bottles of wine and a staff of hundreds as it crosses the Atlantic.read more

Coffee Culture

Jul 15 2009, 8:28 am

Can Caffeine Prevent Alzheimer's?

A new study says it can help reverse some of the effects of the disease on mice. But what about humans?read more

An American Food Tour

Jul 14 2009, 12:59 pm

POLL: One Night Only in Portland, Maine

Had I planned this all out better, we would probably be spending a few days in Portland instead of just 24 hours. But that's all the time we have, so help us decide where to go in our new poll.read more

Sustainability

Jul 14 2009, 12:45 pm

When Rain Falls on Cherry Season

This spring's record rainfall ruined one farm's cherries and threatened its tomatoes and onions. read more

Abroad

Jul 14 2009, 8:30 am

Keeping Gaza's Food Traditions Alive

Gazans can only access a fraction of the supplies they need to make traditional dishes. SLIDE SHOW  Iread more

Abroad

Jul 14 2009, 8:21 am

Lessons of Japan's Recession Food

A man who became a chef in Japan's last recession teaches the author something about resilience.read more

Sustainability

Jul 14 2009, 8:20 am

Funding the Future of Organic Farming

Venture capital firms look to "clean tech" as the new industry for their dollars. Will farming get a piece of the pie?read more

Abroad

Jul 13 2009, 12:45 pm

Eating Aboard the Queen Mary 2

Thirty years after their first trans-Atlantic voyage together, the author and her husband set sail again.read more

Corby's Fresh Feeds

Jul 13 2009, 8:35 am

Even If You Can Stand the Heat

EVEN IF YOU CAN STAND THE HEAT Grant Achatz says what most chefs won't: getting out of the kitchen is essential.read more

Back of the House

Jul 13 2009, 8:31 am

When a Chef Gets Famous

Should he get out of the kitchen? One reluctant celebrity says he has to, for his brand and needs to, for his creativity.read more

Corby's Fresh Feeds

Jul 13 2009, 8:30 am

Forbidden Fruit

SPOTTED IN CHINATOWN The smelly but lush durian, now being scooped out on the streets of New York.read more

Home Cooking

Jul 13 2009, 8:28 am

The Magic of Spain's Smoky Paprika

Pimenton de la vera spices up everything from pork chops to grilled cheese and is particularly good with shrimp.read more

Sustainability

Jul 13 2009, 8:27 am

An Animal Farm a Vegetarian Could Love

A trip to a heritage livestock and poultry farm reminds a former vegetarian why she started eating meat again.read more