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Why Dieting Doesn’t Work — and Never Has

A landmark starvation study from World War II sends an important message for today's low-calorie dieters: Going hungry is not a winning strategy.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Nutrition Tips
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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
Food Culture
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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
Food Culture
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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 CultureHolidays
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Is It Ready Yet?

A meditation on time, meal planning, and a pot roast for the ages.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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How to Create an Everlasting Meal

What can Vogue teach us about eating sustainably? More than you might think.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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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/KidsFood 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
Food Culture
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The Case for Heirloom Produce

Our food columnist discovers the true value of heirloom foods.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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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 CultureSustainability
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The Problem With Cooking Shows

Cooking shows are a longtime fixture on television, but changes in viewing habits and technology may spell their demise. I’m OK with that.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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A Culinary Trend-Watcher’s Guide to the New Year

A glimpse into the future of our food offers some delights — and despair — for health-focused diners.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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How to Host a Stress-Free Potluck

With a little planning, some timely communication, and a dash of creativity, your next potluck can be a stress-free success.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
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Ode to Cauliflower

If you love this nutrient-rich veggie, you might appreciate the evolutionary effort that created it.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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The New American Cuisine

Milk Street Kitchen's Christopher Kimball explains why our cuisine is becoming as diverse as the people who live here.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
School Lunch

Hot Lunch, Cool Salads

Getting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Cooking & FoodFamily/Parenting/Kids
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All’s Fair at the State Fair

Festival foods have a special place in food culture — as long as we enjoy them only once a year.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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How to Eat Well When You’re Camping

Roughing it doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with bad food.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Family/Parenting/KidsFood Culture
Just a pinch of salt

How to Season to Taste

Why salting food is the most important thing to know in the kitchen.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
Easy Pickings

The Keeping-It-Real Garden

Gardening is simple — if you grow only herbs.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food CultureNature
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