Eating

Michael Pollan's manifesto on eating well
The polemical sequel to "The Omnivore's Dilemma," Pollan's new book shows how processed foods are making us fat and sick -- and why eaters must revolt.
The turkey whisperer
Celebrated chef Dan Barber talks about raising and cooking turkeys, tweaking Thanksgiving traditions and supporting sustainable farming without being puritanical.
The diet that's too good to be true
Thousands of diabetics control their weight by skipping insulin shots. It's easy, effective -- and potentially lethal.
The Breakfast Liberation Front
The food industry processes the life out of our flakes and puffs, then sponsors studies boasting of their health benefits. Isn't it time to rebel against breakfast cereal supremacy?
My vegan friend insists I justify myself
I believe in an "expanding circle of us," but a chicken egg is not my moral equal.
Nothing but nog
It's got a mysterious history and a texture that's more lubricant than libation. But old-fashioned eggnog is still America's holiday cocktail of choice.
The professor of pigging out
Brian Wansink, of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, dishes about food self-delusion, holiday dieting, and how it might be the size of your plate -- not pie -- that's responsible for your paunch.
Sweet smell of snobbery
Like wine, luxury chocolate now has connoisseurs who tout its "mouthfeel" and "terroir." Bring back "melts in your mouth, not in your hand"!
Supermarket sleuth
Stalking the aisles of America's grocery stores, "What to Eat" nutritionist Marion Nestle tells you how to keep junk food from sneaking into your cart.
We are what we eat
"The Omnivore's Dilemma" author Michael Pollan on how Wall Street has driven America's obesity epidemic, the misleading labels in Whole Foods, and why we should spend more money on food.
Forbidden fruits
A new book explores the juicy relationship between food and sex.
Eat on me
The Fat Guy gives us an in-depth report on the best and worst foods to eat off your lover -- and something that's even more erotic.
Henry Miller, hot pants and ants
You think you've got problems? The Geezer's gotta cope with the 3 a.m. blues and that dratted Bob Marley. But then there's Flor, the rose of Castille ...
Fat Guy says eat up and shut up
Food is unhealthy only if you stress over it.
Unhappy meal
How to eat yourself to death.
A tale of two marathons
The Fat Guy snacks his way through the New York City Marathon.
"Fat guys kick ass"
If I ate less, I'd lose weight. But I don't, because I love food.
Hog heaven
David Kohn reports from the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Charming Hostess
Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine
The Surreal Gourmet
The Surreal Gourmet By Bob Blumer Holiday party? These two delicious appetizers will have your guests singing 'Joy to the World' between mouthfulls
The Surreal Gourmet
Champagne taste on a McDonald's budget
Hollywood hangouts
What transforms a simple Hollywood restaurant into a hangout for the rich and famous? Salon's Tinseltown correspondent dishes up the inside scoop.
The Surreal Gourmet
Oktoberfest may be over, but it's never too late for lederhosen and Wiener schnitzel. The Surreal Gourmet's recipe for Wiener schnitzel with homemade bread crumbs.
Hollywood hangouts
What transforms a simple Hollywood restaurant into a hangout for the rich and famous? Salon's Tinseltown correspondent dishes up the inside scoop.

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