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In preparation for the New Year, I keep getting so excited about all of the food I'm going to cook each season. I have a hard time deciding what my favorite time of year is, at least when it comes to fruits and veggies. I love hearty, rich Winter and Fall vegetables roasted with rosemary and olive oil, but bright, new asparagus and artichokes in the Spring are really exciting to cook with. Read more
The other day my best friend asked me if I had a good butternut squash macaroni and cheese recipe. I was a little surprised because it's practically Summer, and I've got nothing but apricots, tomatoes, and corn on the brain. However, the squash came from her parents garden, so she wanted to make good use of it. Then I remembered looking at a seasonal restaurant's menu recently; I noticed a couple Read more
Thanks to Spring, I am seriously in love with my farmers market and CSA box. There are so many fruits and veggies to choose from, and the variety is astounding! I am always amazed at all the new items I see and often find myself not knowing what something is. How about you — are you a pro when it comes to identifying fresh Spring produce? Take my quiz and find out. Question 1 of 5Can you guess Read more
With local and organic food having such a high price tag, it can be hard to eat in a sustainable way. One way I've gotten around the high costs is by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The idea of a CSA is pretty simple — consumers pay farmers directly for a portion of their crop. It's a huge benefit to my health, and my money goes directly to a small, family-owned farm. To give Read more
Although many of you believe produce should only be consumed if it's in season, would you feel the same way about meat? In their regular food column for The Atlantic, sustainable agriculture pioneers Bill and Nicolette Niman claim that meat should be treated with the same seasonal sensitivity. The couple makes this argument: If we are seeking something better from our food and our food system, we Read more
Sheila Lukins is one of America's most prolific cookbook authors. More than 25 years ago, she published The Silver Palate Cookbook, which introduced the boomer generation to upscale at-home cuisine. In addition to publishing other blockbuster cookbooks, Lukins has edited the food pages of Parade magazine for over 20 years. I had a chance to enjoy breakfast with Sheila on a sunny Saturday morning, Read more
Since I discussed preparing items out of season with you earlier, I thought it would be interesting to see how many of you actually know what is naturally available during the Winter months. Take my quiz to find out! Take the Quiz Read more
If you're addicted to all things celebrity fashion-related, then you and our sister site CelebStyle will be fast friends. With trend-spotting, style on set, and the latest celebrity looks, CelebStyle covers all your bases, so you'll never miss a moment. This week, they've got a sneak peek at the glamorous onscreen fashion from The Great Gatsby, the secret to Eva Mendes's perfect Summer style, and Read more
Top Chef Masters announces its season four lineup — Eater Meet bottarga, known as the poor man's caviar — Food52 Frito-Lay releases gluten-free chips — Delish See a magician pour beer from an iPad — Grub Street NY This $295 burger's got a diamond-encrusted toothpick — Zagat 50 new ways to cook chicken — HuffPost Food Get to know all of the country's regional BBQ sauces — The FN Read more
Amid all the speculation about Fifty Shades of Grey casting, we offered some humble suggestions for the role of Christian. We're also wondering who should play Anastasia. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez made a hilarious Fifty Shades parody for Funny or Die. Everyone is abuzz about Leonardo DiCaprio's '20s role after seeing the trailer for The Great Gatsby and the intriguing pictures. James Bond came Read more
