Food Culture

Pumped with chemicals and raised in cramped quarters, most supermarket chickens these days are a sad joke. But don't despair! You can still rustle up an old-fashioned chicken dinner that is delicious, nutritious and totally satisfying!

Look closely into the complex implications of making the world your supermarket, and you'll likely gain a new appreciation for the advantages of eating closer to home.

The social equivalent of soul food, cozy home gatherings and small-group entertainments are drawing us closer - to simple pleasures and to each other.