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The Pig Get Pigger

Premium Standard Farms—America's Number 2 hog packer—seemed like a mighty big bite even for Smithfield Foods.
05.04.07
travel + culture

The Crepe Escape

A few summers ago, I worked as a crepemaker and waitress at a Left Bank creperie.
04.26.07
food politics

Cloning Around

The FDA seems hell-bent on approving cloned animals for use in our food supply, despite concerns expressed by watch dog groups.
04.23.07
food politics

Hog Wild

Pork production has its place in agricultural legislation. But lawmakers should concern themselves with swine that have curly tails, not those sporting Armani suits.
04.23.07
chefs + restaurants

Sohn Fine With Foie Gras Fine

Doug Sohn, the first chef in town to be ticketed for serving foie gras,was slapped with a fine of $250, the minimum penalty.
03.30.07
food + cooking

The Grain Game

For many years now, I've relied on the pressure cooker for chicken soup, stock, and beans—but not much else.
03.28.07
travel + culture

Haute Cuisine, Haute Conscience

The first Fair Trade dish on a Paris restaurant menu has just debuted at L'Obelisque, one of the restaurants at the luxurious Hotel de Crillon.
12.21.06

How to Season an Omelet Pan

Food editor Paul Grimes swears by this method to season French omelet pans.
December 2006
food + cooking

When the Can Can

When you don’t have the time or the inclination to prepare homemade stock, give yourself a break and take the shortcut.
11.29.06
food + cooking

Dealing With Silver Skin

Silver skin is that layer of white, opaque connective tissue on any variety of meats. It’s hardly edible, and tough as rubber.
11.22.06
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