Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
LATEST STORIES
Holiday Food Hazards
Enough already with the artificial substitutes in traditional dishes. Let’s stick with the real stuff.
Still Slow, Still Strong
A global culinary revolution has changed the way we think about food — including a certain apple in Wisconsin.
The Truth About Eating Insects
I’ve got nothing against eating insects. Just don’t tell me cricket-flour tortilla chips are the solution to global hunger.
More to Life Than Pumpkin Spice
Enough with the seasonal coffee-shop flavors already — fall has many other fleeting foods to enjoy.
A Day in My (Food) Life
All it takes for a busy food critic to stay on the healthy-eating path is a little planning — and a few hard-boiled eggs.
Balloon Farm
What do children raised to love farmers’ markets really think of them? Their answers might surprise you.
The Elite Turnip
Are unfamiliar ingredients really an elitist construct, or are they just a reminder of the way people used to eat?
Old-World Inspiration
Contemporary foodies are rediscovering the wonders of traditional Northern European Jewish cuisine.
Culture Club
Sandor Katz has been extolling the benefits of live-culture foods for a decade — and it’s changing the world.
Consider the Raisin
Maximize your dining pleasure this holiday season by eating slowly. Very slowly.
A Caloric Evolution
A biological anthropologist has upended everything I thought I knew about calories.
Tapas Party!
We might all be a little happier if we invited everyone over for olives, anchovies, and peppers more often.
The Cure Is in the Kitchen
A trip to the Mayo Clinic reveals the surprising future of medicine.
It’s Good for You!
Do kids instinctively know what a healthy diet looks like? Maybe — but a little parental prodding never hurts.
A Taste of the Earth
How foraging for food can change the way you see the world around you.
Biodiversity in Your Grocery Bag
The choices we make at the supermarket are having a bigger impact than many of us might realize.
In Praise of Pickling
All you need is a few quick-pickling tricks to make your life a little easier and your microbiome a lot happier.
The Trouble With Trends
There are reasons behind the rise and fall of certain foods — and some are more alarming than amusing.
The Real Joy of Cooking
To find true pleasure in the kitchen, focus first on the dishes that make you happy.
Let Them Eat Cake
Enough with all the heavy, sugary treats at holiday gatherings. There’s a world of fresher, healthier delights out there for you to offer — and enjoy.