The Gas-Stove Debate Exemplifies the Silliest Tendencies of American Politics
A big nothing can morph into a huge controversy for no good reason at all.
Food
The Coming Meat Utopia Is Real
Plus: A low point for the Catholic Church
Tipping Is Weird Now
Technology and the pandemic have transformed the meaning of gratuity.
No One Can Decide If Grapefruit Is Dangerous
The citrus can raise the level of dozens of drugs in the body—sometimes to a worrying degree, sometimes very much not.
What’s Wrong With Following a Recipe?
On recipes, spontaneity, and time: Your weekly guide to the best in books
Ode to the French Baguette
Intangible in cultural heritage, tangible in my mouth
What Kind of Man Was Anthony Bourdain?
He was so damaged, and yet he showed us so much of the world.
Is Food Getting Better?
The Thanksgivings of yore featured overcooked turkeys and Jell-O salad. Surely we’ve evolved.
Does Overindulgence Make You Happy?
Why we binge as a way of celebrating.
Thanksgiving’s Most Underrated Food
All hail the sweet potato.