Food & Drink

From easy, creative meals to the science of flavor to the best baking, these cookbooks cover a diverse array of topics — and they make great gifts.

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Local cooking instructor and food writer Sonoko Sakai explains the deep meaning of "Japanese in style" cuisine.

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Anne Byrn composes an exhaustive guide on Southern baking.

From biscuits to cornbread, Anne Byrn documents Southern baking from 14 states

Anne Byrn composes an exhaustive guide on Southern baking.

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Celia Sack of Omnivore Books reveals her favorite cookbooks of the year for everyone on your list.

The best cookbooks of 2024, according to Celia Sack

Celia Sack of Omnivore Books reveals her favorite cookbooks of the year for everyone on your list.

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Reporter Jessica Roy delivers the bad news about those plastic kitchen utensils.

New research urges cooks to throw out their black, plastic utensils

Reporter Jessica Roy delivers the bad news about those plastic kitchen utensils.

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Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond cast iron fried chicken and cornbread in exploring Black influences on Southern foodways.

In 'Our South,' Ashleigh Shanti explores her culinary identity

Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond cast iron fried chicken and cornbread in exploring Black influences on Southern foodways.

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The best cookbooks contain stories of cultural and historical importance. Here are Evan Kleiman’s recommendations this year.

Cookbooks gift guide: ‘Mayylu!,’ ‘Zaatari,’ and more

The best cookbooks contain stories of cultural and historical importance. Here are Evan Kleiman’s recommendations this year.

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LA County is allowing people to sell food they make in home kitchens — if they meet standards for a health permit. The program is Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO).

Want to sell home-cooked food? It’s legal in LA with a permit

LA County is allowing people to sell food they make in home kitchens — if they meet standards for a health permit. The program is Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO).

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Beginning July 2026, California shoppers will no longer see the “sell by” date in grocery stores. What do the various date labels even mean?

‘Sell by’ date adds to food waste. Expect it gone in 2026

Beginning July 2026, California shoppers will no longer see the “sell by” date in grocery stores. What do the various date labels even mean?

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Nathan Park talks about the link between the Academy Award-winning film "Parasite" and fried chicken.

The link between fried chicken and middle-class meltdown in Oscar winner "Parasite"

Nathan Park talks about the link between the Academy Award-winning film "Parasite" and fried chicken.

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"Blind Ambition" is a fish-out-of-water story, following winemaker Tinashe Nyamoduka as he competes with a team at the World Tasting Competition.

Tinashe Nyamoduka drinks wine to promote inclusivity

"Blind Ambition" is a fish-out-of-water story, following winemaker Tinashe Nyamoduka as he competes with a team at the World Tasting Competition.

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Director Tran Anh Hung and actress Juliette Binoche discuss the recipe for subtle seduction in The Taste of Things.

"The Taste of Things" blurs the lines between food and love

Director Tran Anh Hung and actress Juliette Binoche discuss the recipe for subtle seduction in The Taste of Things.

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On the 20th anniversary of Sideways, Hitching Post owner Frank Ostini reflects on the Santa Ynez Valley.

How "Sideways" changed the Santa Ynez Valley

On the 20th anniversary of Sideways, Hitching Post owner Frank Ostini reflects on the Santa Ynez Valley.

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Filmmaker Jason Wise joins Vahe Keushguerian in a conversation about making wine from Iranian grapes for the first time in half a century.

In "Cup of Salvation," a vintner smuggles grapes out of Iran to make forbidden wine

Filmmaker Jason Wise joins Vahe Keushguerian in a conversation about making wine from Iranian grapes for the first time in half a century.

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The Thanksgiving meal is one of abundance and that means leftovers. What do you do with them all?

A few Thanksgiving leftovers recipes

The Thanksgiving meal is one of abundance and that means leftovers. What do you do with them all?

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This Thanksgiving, don't make salad an afterthought. Try one of these crisp, creative recipes.

6 Thanksgiving salad recipes

This Thanksgiving, don't make salad an afterthought. Try one of these crisp, creative recipes.

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You cannot live by mashed potatoes and mac and cheese alone!

8 green vegetable recipes for Thanksgiving

You cannot live by mashed potatoes and mac and cheese alone!

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Bring on the green vegetables! We get creative with Brussels sprouts and beans. Think maple, sriracha, hazelnuts, roasted jalapeño vinaigrette, and radishes.

15 Brussels sprouts and bean recipes for Thanksgiving

Bring on the green vegetables! We get creative with Brussels sprouts and beans. Think maple, sriracha, hazelnuts, roasted jalapeño vinaigrette, and radishes.

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Let's start the Thanksgiving meal right, with the best rolls, biscuits, and cornbread we can find.

8 bread, biscuit and cornbread recipes for Thanksgiving

Let's start the Thanksgiving meal right, with the best rolls, biscuits, and cornbread we can find.

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The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

Post-Thanksgiving: Time for crunchy salad!

The Thanksgiving table often includes rich dishes with soft textures. The next day, some crunch with a nice acidic dressing will be a welcome relief.

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