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Octopus Surprise

You may think you’ve eaten some weird stuff—but how about food that fights you back?
11.17.08
food + cooking

The Reason for Cardoons

I tried and tried to love these things, but always failed—until I had Bill’s cardoon bread pudding.
11.12.08
food politics

Turmeric on the Brain

Unlike many supposed superfoods, turmeric can fight disease (in this case, Alzheimer’s) simply as part of an everyday diet—no supplements or extracts required.
11.03.08
food + cooking

Gathering Ginkgo Nuts in New York

Most people wouldn’t dare try to eat anything with an aroma this foul. But in the name of local, seasonal eating, I braved the stench.
11.03.08
food + cooking

Lard Have Mercy

Obtaining pure pig oil self-sufficiency.
10.29.08
wine + spirits + beer

Kitchen Gin

An insanely easy method for making this aromatic spirit.
10.29.08
food + cooking

Stock? Broth? Bah! Essence!

A convalescent culinary lesson.
10.28.08
food + cooking

Cool Greens

You don’t have to know science to enjoy cooking winter’s greens, but it doesn’t hurt, either.
10.22.08
food + cooking

A Different Kind of Fall Foliage

’Tis the season of cauliflower, which can lead to many good things.
10.15.08
food + cooking

When Plums are Right

Luscious, juicy, and sweet: The gold standard of plums is far better than anything you’d find at a store.
10.02.08
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