Food

Mixmaster

Nov 6 2009, 12:45 pm

Did Gossip Girl Kill The Speakeasy?

One of the show's characters opened a bar that serves Prohibition-era drinks. Does that kill upscale cocktail places for everyone? read more

Cooking From the South

Nov 6 2009, 8:18 am

Thanksgiving Sides, Light and Heavy

Balance is key with the holiday menu, so the author mixes creamy dishes with healthier ones.read more

Menus

Nov 6 2009, 8:11 am

12 Ways to Cook With Fruit

Not only is fruit an essential part of a healthy diet, it's also a great way to add sweetness to any meal.read more

Food Wire

Nov 6 2009, 8:08 am

You Won't See This On the Food Network

Comedian Marshall Efron takes on the cooking channel by teaching us to make something no one wants to eat.read more

Recipes

Nov 6 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Hearts of Romaine with Artichokes and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

This light salad will balance out the heaviness of the baked tomatoes stuffed with Natchez spinach.read more

Recipes

Nov 6 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Natchez Spinach

My creamed spinach recipe is so rich it's only legal to eat it twice a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas.read more

Mixmaster

Nov 5 2009, 12:45 pm

5 German Beers Worth Trying

The author offers his list of favorite brews from the legendary country--and asks readers for theirs.read more

Nutrition

Nov 5 2009, 10:53 am

Cocoa Krispies Ditches Controversial Claim

The cereal's boxes will no longer have a label that says the food can boost immunity. The author offers lessons.read more

Abroad

Nov 5 2009, 8:20 am

Where Yam Is a Salad, Not a Potato

In Thailand, the term refers to a dish made up of vegetables, meat, or seafood, mixed with a simple dressing. read more

Nutrition

Nov 5 2009, 8:16 am

Europe Rejects Food Health Claims

A food standards agency stops companies from claiming their products improve customers' health.read more

Abroad

Nov 5 2009, 8:12 am

In Rural Italy, A Wild Boar Festival

Every year the author joins chefs, wine-makers, and other food-lovers for a conference-- and a feast.read more

Recipes

Nov 5 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Salad of Pork, Young Ginger, and Squid

Recipe adapted from Thai Food by David Thompson.read more

Abroad

Nov 4 2009, 12:45 pm

The Secrets of a Family Recipe

Long after her grandmother, a legendary cook, died, the author learns to make her signature dish: otah.read more

Nutrition

Nov 4 2009, 11:00 am

Chemicals Found in Canned Foods

Scientists discovered bisphenol A, a controversial plastic additive, in a range of products, from tuna to green beans.read more

Stories

Nov 4 2009, 8:28 am

How Families Teach Healthy Eating

Chef Jamie Oliver wants to help people lose weight by teaching them how to cook. How he could change his approach.read more

Sustainability

Nov 4 2009, 8:24 am

Snook: A Prized--But Protected--Fish

Anglers love it because it's feisty and flavorful, but it's on Florida's protected species list. Is it okay to eat it?read more

Sustainability

Nov 4 2009, 8:18 am

Saving Seafood From Extinction

Despite criticism from fishermen, the government must work harder to guarantee ocean life survives.read more

Recipes

Nov 4 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Riso e Zucca

One of my favorite quick and nutritious meals I learned from my mother and now I make it with my daughter. Hopefully when she grows up she'll make it with her children.read more

Recipes

Nov 4 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Fish en Papillote

This is a simple and elegant recipe that demands no particular technical skills--just have the freshest of fish.read more

Recipes

Nov 4 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Otah

The paste--also known as otak or otak-otak--is a spicy mousse, usually made with mackerel, that is wrapped in banana leaves and then steamed or grilled. It can be eaten on its own, mashed into rice or slathered onto bread for a savory lunch or breakfast.read more

Stories

Nov 3 2009, 12:45 pm

What's Wrong With Chocolate

A host of chocolate desserts can be found on just about any restaurant's menu. Why? Because it's easy.read more

Sustainability

Nov 3 2009, 9:09 am

How Good Meat Makes a Difference

In response to an earlier post, the author reconfirms the importance of humanely-raised food.read more

Behind the Counter

Nov 3 2009, 8:13 am

An American Fruit You Haven't Tried

Paw paw has been celebrated by everyone from George Washington to Baloo from the Jungle Book.read more

On the Farm

Nov 3 2009, 8:11 am

Why I Eat Meat

After attending a panel about the hot topic of eating animals, the author reflects on the end of her 18 years as a vegetarian.read more

Recipes

Nov 3 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Lemon Curd S'mores

The citrus-lover's answer to a campfire classic mimics a miniature lemon meringue pie.read more

Corby's Fresh Feeds

Nov 2 2009, 12:58 pm

Who Should Eat Meat?

THE MEAT GOES ON First Foer and McWilliams on my Austin panel; now Niman, York, and everybody else on the site.read more

Home Cooking

Nov 2 2009, 12:45 pm

9 Ways To Enjoy Roasted Pears

The fall fruit can be used in an endless number of dishes, both sweet and savory. The author offers suggestions.read more

Sustainability

Nov 2 2009, 8:16 am

A Defense of Meat Goes Too Far

A New York Times op-ed says it's okay to eat meat as long as it's pasture-raised. The author has some qualifications.read more

Abroad

Nov 2 2009, 8:09 am

When Sheep Take To The Streets

Shepherds and their flocks flood downtown Madrid for a centuries-old celebration of rural living.read more

Sustainability

Nov 2 2009, 8:04 am

A 21st Century Forager

The term brings to mind images of rambling through forests in search of food. But on the Yale Farm, it's so much more than that.read more

Recipes

Nov 2 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Essential Roasted Pears

Vanilla bean accentuates the pears perfume, but is not essential. You can also tuck sprigs of thyme among the pears.read more