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In matters of food, I rarely discriminate, especially if that food involves sugar. But the first time I heard the whisper that whoopie pies would be the “next big thing” in baking, I did a double take. Imagine thick buttercream …
As I sat down to my second cheesesteak of the day recently, I found myself wondering why the sandwich seems to have such a low ceiling. I mean, even when it’s good, it’s never that good. Is it? Am I …
As the temperature rises, I like to keep the heat (and the mess) out of my kitchen by making most of my meals on the outdoor grill. Yes, that means dessert too! I’m not talking plain ‘ol grilled fruit. Been …
Move over muffins. There’s a new breakfast sheriff in town, and his name is the Popover. Popovers are the light, fluffy bread embodiment of happiness. Considered to be the American version of Yorkshire pudding, popovers are versatile rolls that can …
The latest debate in the food world is over whether to choose organic or locally grown. Organic advocates feel you shouldn’t tolerate pesticide use under any circumstances, while locavores — people who favor locally grown food — say it’s more important to …
The key to hosting successful barbecues, the kind that make you woozy with approval, is really no secret. You buy better meat than your guests are used to eating and don’t screw it up. That has always been my plan, …
One of my favorite memories growing up in Kingsburg, Calif. — a town in the middle of the agriculture-laden Central Valley — is my family’s annual summer hunt for the fruit stand with the most amazing peaches. Since peach season …
I am a laid-back cook. I avoid fancy knife work, eat the same kind of thing day after day, and use as few dishes as possible. I’ve created whole meals using only a pot and a paring knife, in order …
I know that some people consider leftovers a challenge. I’ve seen magazine articles about how to “get rid” of it; radio hosts sometimes advise thrifty homemakers to use it as a means of economizing. I suppose this makes sense. After …
They say that necessity is the mother of invention and that couldn’t be more true for this recipe. The weather has been hot here in NYC and I was craving summer berry pudding, a British dessert consisting of layers of …
I recently read that 40 percent of the food in America goes to waste. That’s almost half of our food supply! I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, we didn’t waste anything. This feat was achieved …
You know what they say about smoke. It’s toxic. It’s carcinogenic. It makes you choke. All those things are true. But boy, does it taste good! That came home to me again, in spades, when cooking the other day atop the …
There’s a lot of talk these days about how the typical American diet needs updating. As it turns out, eating a lot of red meat, processed food, and sugary snacks isn’t so good for you. People today are being advised …
It was a scorching 100 degrees on Saturday as hordes of carnivores flocked to Meatopia in Brooklyn, NY, the giant meat festival thrown by Josh Ozersky. Why would people risk such extreme temperatures? That would be the meat, prepared by some …
Our resident meat and man food expert Josh Ozersky is throwing a big party in Brooklyn on Saturday: Meatopia, the self-proclaimed “Woodstock of Edible Animals.” This Bacchanalian blowout will feature 48 of the most talented meat chefs in the country, …
Louisa Shafia
Josh Ozersky
Daisy Martinez
Jordan Salcito
Joe Campanale
Evette Rios
Heather Bertinetti
