"roast chicken" news and stories

I've gotta start keeping better tabs on the food monthlies.

I just learned from yesterday's Palm Beach Post that Bon Appétit is celebrating its Golden Anniversary. The Post features a fascinating interview with the magazine's editor, Barbara Fairchild. Amid her addressing such topics as whether people still cook today or live vicariously through celebrity chefs (her answer, a definite yes, her readership still cooks) is an interesting nugget of information.

When asked to name an iconic American meal she didn't pick Roast Turkey with Herb Butter and Caramelized-Onion Gravy; Chili-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak, Pico de Gallo, and Red Chili Onion Rings, or any of the other wonderful recipes culled from Bon Appétit's archives that are featured in this month's issue.

Rather she told the Post that the classic American meal was "Roast chicken and mashed potatoes." Here's to keeping things simple in the kitchen and to a very happy 50th birthday.

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• The Globe has a guide to the best vegetarian restaurants in Boston.
• Some dinner ideas if you're having a graduation party, all involving penne pasta. Not really sure what makes these recipes "graduation" meals, but they gotta tie it into the month somehow.
• The wonderful world of homemade cheeses.
• We've all heard of King crabs and snow crabs, but what are Jonah crabs? Sounds like a really personal problem.
• Taste Kitchen: who makes the best 2% organic milk?
• This week's recipes: Legacy Apple Cake, Asparagus Soup, and a quick wine sauce for roast chicken.