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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

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A Rare Vintage

"Natural" wines may not be as natural as we think, yet they're gradually moving into the mainstream as wineries — and their customers — recognize their environmental benefits.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

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Why Thanksgiving Isn’t About the Food

Disaster has struck many a Thanksgiving dinner — but it doesn't have to define the holiday experience.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

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Guilty Pleasures

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on why you don't have to deny yourself during the holidays. Just make sure that comfort food is really worth any subsequent discomfort.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

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Holding Tight to Holiday Traditions

There’s nothing like a special occasion to test just how far we’ll go in the name of the rituals we happen to hold sacred.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Food Culture Holidays

Is It Ready Yet?

A meditation on time, meal planning, and a pot roast for the ages.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

How to Create an Everlasting Meal

What can Vogue teach us about eating sustainably? More than you might think.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

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Awake in the Wild: Reclaiming Nature and Family in the Digital Age

Can outdoor cooking reinvigorate our screen-numbed senses?

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Family/Parenting/Kids Food Culture

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Everyday Food Disasters

Disaster planning has become a way of life — except in the kitchen. A little forethought, however, can help you avert a bad food day.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

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The Case for Heirloom Produce

Our food columnist discovers the true value of heirloom foods.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

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Save the Planet: Eat Its Enemies

"Invasivores" — people who eat invasive species — aim to protect delicate ecosystems while expanding their culinary horizons. On the menu: lionfish.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Food Culture Sustainability