Last year a local urban farm added an flock of hens to their land and started a co-op of neighborhood folks in order to have help taking care of the layers. The first year is almost up and it has been a huge success. (As I started reading this article, I realized with a small shock that the featured folks are long-time family friends. I love the smallness of the world some days).
If you are feeling up for bacon and eggs, why not try your hand at biscuits and gravy? The FoodDay staff offers what they believe to be the best rendition of that class.
We've all heard that nitrates aren't good for us, but we often don't know much more than that. Here's the well-researched story.
In this meat-heavy section, they're offering some ways to shift the balance to lighter, vegetarian fare without losing the classic, comfort food qualities.
Looking for a way to make chicken, that dinnertime standby, a little more interesting? J.M. Hirsch reviews Cook's Illustrated new cookbook devoted to the humble bird.
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