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Some books are just a great idea. In the case of The Food Substitutions Bible (Second Edition) author David Joachim executes that idea to a deeply useful level. At its heart, it’s an A-Z guide of everything you realize that … Continue reading →

It’s pretty tough to beat The Joy of Cooking as a basic reference when it comes to American cooking. My mother gave me my first copy as a 28th birthday present. I was mortified at the time; she gave it … Continue reading →

In these tough economic times, who isn’t interested in slashing their food bill? The easiest way, it turns out, is to avoid wasting food. In American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can … Continue reading →

For the rest of this month, I’ll be showcasing 25 books that had an impact on me in the past year. They’re not necessarily new books or classics or the ones you’d expect, but rather 25 books that I think … Continue reading →

I’d like to pitch some tomatoes but I think that my target might be the organizers of a tomato-throwing fundraiser held in Reno last month. Yes, it raised $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. But to do so wasted 150,000 pounds of edible food – about 60 … Continue reading →

Sure, it’s great to have a fancy All-Clad roasting rack. But even if you don’t have one, fear not. Here’s a trick that I use often. Cut some carrots lengthwise and line them up in the bottom of the pan. Cut … Continue reading →