Bookmarks–January 1, 2025

Bookmarks–January 1, 2025

Some food news to start the new year, including: how to make white rice and pasta healthier; the link between a healthy diet and a healthy brain; and why a critical eye is needed for stories about ultra-processed foods.

Bookmarks–November 23, 2024

Bookmarks–November 23, 2024

Answers on persistent questions about seed oils, onions and foodborne illness, rethinking the high-protein reputation of some foods, and what to do with mouldy cheese. Plus, some “best-of” articles on cookbooks and recipes. 

Bookmarks–September 18, 2024

Bookmarks–September 18, 2024

I’m back after a summer off for baseball and getting kids ready to leave the nest. Here are a few things I bookmarked over that time: the anniversary of the caesar salad, busting some food myths, and bad news/better news around food and climate. Plus, a newer article that will come in handy for parents of school-aged children.

Bookmarks–June 15, 2024

Bookmarks–June 15, 2024

In this edition of Bookmarks, food combinations that keep blood sugar in check, the cookbook editor who revolutionized the genre, tips for avoiding food waste, plus heritage gardens & mushroom “snake oil.” 

Bookmarks–April 22, 2024

Bookmarks–April 22, 2024

In this edition of Bookmarks, some Earth Day adjacent articles: why food waste is bad for the environment (my own post from a couple of years ago); keeping yogurt past its best before date; climate change and chocolate; and easy meal ideas featuring orzo that also use up pantry ingredients and produce. Plus, a discussion of the age-old topic of cups v. grams.  

Bookmarks–April 8, 2024

Bookmarks–April 8, 2024

In this edition of Bookmarks, a look at garlic and gochujang, developments in vegan cheese, combatting the stigma around Type 2 diabetes, and challenging persistent nutrition myths.