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Louisa Kasdon hosts Farm Bill Weigh-In, Boston Museum of Science, Sunday, Jan. 29.
Nancy Harmon Jenkins leads an olive oil tasting at Boston University, Feb. 13th.
Nancy Harmon Jenkins teaches Tuscan cooking at Villa Campestri, Mar. 23-29.

Ten Best Foodie Flicks

Settle in on the couch with some homemade popcorn and enjoy the best foodcentric films. By David Latt

New Vegan Cookbooks

Review: Two new books offer accessible, interesting meatless dishes for all occasions. By Ammini Ramachandran

Old-School Soy Sauce

Traditional methods make high-end Chinese soy sauce brands perfect for Chinese New Year. By Manuela Zoninsein

How to Cook a Fox

Brace yourself. If a friend drops by with a fox she has shot, here's how to turn it into dinner. By Diane Kochilas

Reconsidering Roadkill

One forager’s commitment not to waste any food means turning roadkill into bounty. By Katherine Leiner

Black Sesame Rice Cakes

Part 3: Unlike other Chinese rice cakes, this version is soft and resonates with roasted sesame. By Carolyn J. Phillips

Chinese Radish Cakes

Part 2: Don't let the name tempt you to dismiss these treats -- luobogao are scrumptious! By Carolyn J. Phillips

Spinach for Dessert

A former pastry chef in search of dietary iron whips up ispanakli kek, a sweet spinach cake. By Lauren Chattman

Ice Wine: Risky Business

Canadian winemakers gamble on the right degree of freezing cold to produce a tiny amount of elixir. By Caroline J. Beck

Cheesy Adventure

Pairing high-end gourmet cheese with foraged meat and vegetables makes for a perfect meal. By Wendy Petty

Weekend in Havana

Cuba may not be a gourmet destination, but its Afro-Spanish-Caribbean fusion has plenty to offer. By Nicholas Gilman

Pinots and Stir-Fries

Part 1: Author and expert Gerald Asher breaks with tradition as he pairs wines with Chinese flavors. By Carolyn J. Phillips

The Freshest Shellfish

Coquillages, as the French call them, are best enjoyed as close to the ocean as you can eat them. By Clifford A. Wright

Italian Longevity Secrets

Review: Tracey Lawson's cookbook traces an ageless village with homegrown food and heart. By Terra Brockman

A Rich, Velvety Red

Wine of the Week: Celebrate romance with the 2008 Lasseter Family Winery Amoureux Malbec Red Blend. By Elin McCoy

A Passport to Vietnam

Review: Luke Nguyen’s 'My Vietnam' is a home cook's ticket to a flavorful, vibrant cuisine. By Kathy Hunt

Wine and Chinese Palates

Part 2: Gerald Asher explains why certain wines appeal to Chinese tastes and go with the cuisine. By Carolyn J. Phillips

Senegalese Traditions

Chef Pierre Thiam talks about bringing Senegalese cooking and the concept of taranga to the U.S. By Jody Eddy

Chardonnay With Finesse

Wine of the Week: The 2009 Freeman Ryo-Fu Chardonnay from California is subtle but powerful. By Elin McCoy

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