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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.
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.
Why Thanksgiving Isn’t About the Food
Disaster has struck many a Thanksgiving dinner — but it doesn’t have to define the holiday experience.
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.
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.
How to Create an Everlasting Meal
What can Vogue teach us about eating sustainably? More than you might think.
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.
The Case for Heirloom Produce
Our food columnist discovers the true value of heirloom foods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ode to Cauliflower
If you love this nutrient-rich veggie, you might appreciate the evolutionary effort that created it.
The New American Cuisine
Milk Street Kitchen‘s Christopher Kimball explains why our cuisine is becoming as diverse as the people who live here.
Hot Lunch, Cool Salads
Getting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.
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.
How to Eat Well When You’re Camping
Roughing it doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with bad food.
How to Season to Taste
Why salting food is the most important thing to know in the kitchen.