Nutrition
Oct 31 2009, 10:22 amFood Companies Ditch Smart Choices
Industry abandons the nutrition labeling program after the FDA announces an investigation.read morePhoto by Kurisu/Flickr CC
Mixmaster
Oct 30 2009, 12:45 pmHalloween Drinks With Good Taste
Holday-themed cocktails are of ten corny but if you really want one, the author has some advice.read morePhoto by Eleanor Barkhorn
Food Wire
Oct 30 2009, 11:00 amEating White House Garden Salad--Sort Of
Volunteering at a soup kitchen brings the author oh-so-close to lettuce from the famed vegetable plot.read morePhoto by Regina Charboneau
Cooking From the South
Oct 30 2009, 8:22 amA New Meat For Thanksgiving
Tired of the dried-out turkey of her childhood holidays, the author adds brisket to the traditional menu.read morePhotos by (clockwise from top left) Mr. T in DC/Flickr CC; gifrancis/Flickr CC; avlxyz/FlickrCC; The Bitten Word/Flickr CC
Menus
Oct 30 2009, 8:08 am12 Ways to (Really) Enjoy Breakfast
Move past a granola bar on the run. These recipes will inspire you to sit down and savor the first meal of the day.read morePhoto by Carol Ann Sayle
On the Farm
Oct 30 2009, 8:04 amFighting Hunger with Food and Music
Life on the farm isn't all hard work. The author hosts a party for hundreds of people for a good cause.read moreRecipes
Oct 30 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Peppered Beef Brisket
When you cook and slice and freeze, make sure you have plenty of sauce on the brisket to keep it moist when you re-heat it on Thanksgiving morning.read morePhoto by Nicolette Hahn Niman
On the Farm
Oct 29 2009, 12:45 pmLife and Death on the Ranch
After a beloved cow succumbs to pneumonia, the authors are reminded of the importance of small family farms.read morePhoto by Jasonk./Flickr CC
Nutrition
Oct 29 2009, 11:09 amDoctors Sell Out to Coke: The Aftermath
Several physicians resigned from a medical group over its recent partnership with the soda company.read morePhoto Courtesy of Little, Brown
Abroad
Oct 29 2009, 8:28 amGreek Recipes From a Rising Star
Michael Psilakis' new cookbook is structured like a memoir but has guides for making a range of regional dishes.read morePhoto by Margaret Tung
College Cooking
Oct 29 2009, 8:23 amPumpkin-Spice Oatmeal: Taste of Fall
This rich, creamy dish will warm you up during the season's increasingly chilly days--plus it's good for you.read morePhoto Courtesy of Little, Brown
Recipes
Oct 29 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Grilled Rabbit Confit
The muscle formation in the legs of most animals makes for tough, stringy meat. Confit involves cooking slowly, which allows these formations to break down and yield a luscious result.read morePhoto Courtesy of Little, Brown
Recipes
Oct 29 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Fried Calamari and Whitebait with Crispy Chickpeas and Lemon
This is the Greek take on fritto misto, and you can add all kinds of things--vegetables, meat, poultry--here as long as they are cut in pieces small enough.read morePhoto by The Bitten Word/Flickr CC
Abroad
Oct 28 2009, 12:45 pmManti: A Food Without Borders
Though cooking techniques vary, this ravioli-like dish can be found throughout Eastern Europe and Asia.read moreCorby's Fresh Feeds
Oct 28 2009, 11:56 amThe All-Candy Diet
ALL-CANDY DIET Yes, it can be done, and leftovers give you the excuse--especially if they include any new Neccos.read moreImage Courtesy of Marion Nestle
Nutrition
Oct 28 2009, 11:09 amSan Francisco vs. Cocoa Krispies
City attorneys go after Kellogg's for claiming their cereals boost immunity. How will the company respond?read morePhoto by Jarrett Wrisley
Abroad
Oct 28 2009, 8:35 amIn Australia, Rethinking Shiraz
The author thought he couldn't stand the country's signature red. Then he went to Hunter Valley. SLIDE SHOW Iread morePhoto by achichi/Flickr CC
Behind the Counter
Oct 28 2009, 8:34 amLemons With a Twist
Add lift to everything from fish to sandwiches with the pickled version of this popular citrus fruit. read morePhoto by Carol Ann Sayle
On the Farm
Oct 28 2009, 8:32 amAddicted to Tractors
Every male farmer starts with just one--but, as the author knows, soon enough that multiplies into a fleet of four or more.read morePhoto by karimian/Flickr CC
Nutrition
Oct 27 2009, 3:00 pmHow To Get People To Eat Their Vegetables
New studies have suggestions for improving school lunch and getting produce into low-income communities.read morePhoto by cwwycoff1/Flickr CC
Mixmaster
Oct 27 2009, 12:45 pmA Surprisingly Versatile Distillery
Buffalo Trace is known for making one kind of whiskey, but it has several noteworthy ones.read morePhoto by Michael Parks
Abroad
Oct 27 2009, 8:26 amMongolia: Land of Milk and Horses
The country offers a range of dairy options, including a fermented milk George W. Bush tried. SLIDE SHOW Iread morePhoto by Eliza Barclay
Stories
Oct 27 2009, 8:20 amMeatless Mondays Draw Industry Ire
Baltimore's public schools go vegetarian once a week, sparking protests from beef and pork producers.read morePhoto by avlxyz/Flickr CC
Everybody's a Critic
Oct 27 2009, 8:15 amApple Dessert, Two Ways
With fall fruit at its peak, the author offers recipes for pie and a crisp and shows how to make them your own.read moreRecipes
Oct 27 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Apple Crisp
In addition to apple pie I really like to make apple crisp. It's a lot easier and in my view just as tasty, although typically there are fewer "oohs" and "ahhs" at the meal when you bring it out. read morePhoto by Clean Wal-Mart/Flickr CC
Nutrition
Oct 26 2009, 3:04 pmMixed Messages From Sugary Cereal Makers
They have one set of ads for children, emphasizing taste, and another for parents, trumpeting health benefits.read morePhoto by bryangeek/Flickr CC
Mixmaster
Oct 26 2009, 12:45 pmJapan's Bartending Debate
Two cocktail-making methods battle for dominance: one traditional, the other innovative. Which is superior?read moreCorby's Fresh Feeds
Oct 26 2009, 12:13 pmThe Secret To Fresh Milk and Coffee
SOMETHING IN THE AIR Paul Wachter's post about milk's shelf life brings me back to coffee (as everything important does).read morePhoto by David Nakamura
Abroad
Oct 26 2009, 8:18 amIn Tokyo, Dining in the Dark
A modern monk invites the author to dinner--with one catch. Everyone must wear blindfolds.read morePhoto by Paul Wachter
Stories
Oct 26 2009, 8:14 amNew York City's Milk Mystery
Expiration dates come days earlier in Gotham than they do anywhere else. The author finds out why.read morePhoto by Sara Lipka
Sustainability
Oct 26 2009, 8:08 amWhen Corn Tastes Like Mushrooms
Corn smut, a fungus, has an unexpected benefit: a surprisingly good flavor. But not everyone is sold.read morePhoto by quinet/Flickr CC