Mark Bittman's Blog, page 126

It turns out I have more cred here than I would as a "normal" food writer. Thirty years after Schwartzberg's closed my mother revealed to me that I had Kosher restaurants in my bloodline.

Going home, to learn the secrets of preserving tomatoes under a mother's guidance.

If you wonder why some people insist on grinding their own meat, read this article in The New York Times.

Honey, cumin and orange juice combine to produce an aromatic sweet-and-sour glaze that really offsets the bird's natural tastes.

Once you get the hang of it, tarte tatin is easy. There's no complicated crust to worry about, or decorate, either.

A calcula can show you how much a soda tax would earn your town, state or city per year.

Come September, we take stock, try to figure out why some things lived in our garden and others didn't, turn the compost, and move on.

This different take on roasted vegetables works not only as a side dish, but as a main course.

It is possible to make informed choices about pesticide risks in imported fruits and vegetables.

Sweet potatoes, black beans and chilies add up to a totally dreamy salad.