Jane Lear
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New York, NY, United States
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How to Make DIY Food Gifts for the Holidays
From herb-flecked butter to versatile spice blends, you can whip up great presents in the kitchen. → Read More
Wintertime Doesn’t Mean the End of Farmers Market Shopping
Growers across the country are extending the local produce season with new farming methods and hearty crops. → Read More
The Real Reason Why We Eat Turkey and the Rest on Thanksgiving
What was once a harvest celebration has morphed into holiday celebrating the diversity of American food and culture. → Read More
Thanksgiving Desserts for Vegans and Pumpkin Haters Alike
Ditching the classics gives you plenty of delicious (and sometimes diet-friendly) options. → Read More
How to Cook for Thanksgiving Without Making Turkey
Whether you want to eat vegetarian or you just don’t want to roast a massive bird, we have options for you. → Read More
Another Way to Get Your Apple a Day on Thanksgiving: Hard Cider
The fermented drink goes perfectly with fall fare in general. → Read More
Modern Chefs Are Finding New, Nutritious Flavors With the Help of an Ancient Fungus
Koji has been used in the production of soy, miso, and other fermented products for centuries. → Read More
You Can Help Make the World a Bit Safer for Bees
The products you buy and the way you tend to your yard can help protect these vital pollinators. → Read More
Soon, Fall Will Be GMO Apple Season Too
Fuji and other varieties genetically engineered to not brown when cut will soon hit the marketplace. → Read More
We're Still Dining on Christopher Columbus' Culinary Legacy
On Indigenous People's Day, it's worth remembering where many familiar foods came from, and the horrible loss that brought them around the world. → Read More
How to Put Local Food on Your Rosh Hashanah Table
Eating the first of a new season's fruit is one of the Jewish New Year's many delicious dining traditions. → Read More
The Driest Way to Reduce Food Waste Also Happens to Be Delicious
A dehydrator is an easy, cheap way to preserve summer's best fruits and vegetables for the cold months to come. → Read More
A Tart Splash Of Vinegar Isn't Just for Salad
From cocktails to folk remedies, it can be used throughout the kitchen. → Read More
It’s Time to Throw Some Sustainable Seafood on the Grill
Here’s a rundown of the best environmentally friendly fish to cook during the dog days of summer. → Read More
This Fruit Is a Jack of All Trades for Vegan Cooks
Tropical jackfruit can be a dessert, a flour, or a pork substitute depending on what part of the plant is used and how it is prepared. → Read More
It’s Not Just Restaurants—Scientists Are Fascinated With Fermented Foods Too
As researchers learn more about the human microbiome, there’s increased interest in how diet influences the microbes that call us home. → Read More
Don’t Just Eat Your Greens—Cook Up Pinks, Purples, Reds, and Yellows Too
Vegetables of various hues are part of a healthy diet—and wild colors are now showing up everywhere. → Read More
New Milk Featuring an Old Protein Promises Big Health Benefits
Dairy products containing only one of two milk proteins might be easier to digest than conventional milk. → Read More
Spring’s Here, So Let’s Eat All of Its Best, Most Sustainable Vegetables
Ramps, artichokes, and green garlic are in season, but they aren't all grown equally. → Read More
Go Ham on Easter Sunday with Heirloom Pork
Whether fresh, brined, smoked, or glazed, the classic roast is a perfect centerpiece for the holiday meal. → Read More