Sam Dean
Sam Dean is a former staff writer for BonAppetit.com. He lives in Brooklyn.
Why the French Love McDonald's; How to Win a Bourbon Argument
Food news from around the Internet for August 9, 2013
Weekend Brunch: Caramelized Chocolate, Banana, and Marshmallow Sandwich
It's the weekend. With our Caramelized Chocolate, Banana, and Marshmallow Sandwich, we give you permission to have dessert before dinner if you want to.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: An Oral History of the 1978 Film
The definitive oral history of "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," the 1978 film judged the Worst Vegetable Movie of All Time
Undeniably Adorable Chorizo Pig Buns, from Kanela y Limon
From the food blog Kanela y Limon come these cute pig-shaped buns stuffed with chorizo
Watch Chef Suzanne Goin Pick Vegetables on a Farm with Her Family
A video of A.O.C. chef Suzanne Goin picking vegetables with her kids outside Los Angeles
Watch Quinn and Karen Hatfield Cook Short Ribs for Their Family
What to do when your kids decide they hate carrots? Watch chefs Quinn and Karen Hatfield fix a family dinner that works for both parents and children
10 Countries That Are Cutting Back on Their Iconic Foods
A slideshow demonstrating how countries from France to Russia to Argentina are cutting back on their iconic staple foods
10 Countries That Are Cutting Back on Their Iconic Foods
Not in Argentina: They're eating less of it than ever. Likewise the French with bread, and Russians with vodka. Here's a survey of countries cutting back on iconic food
Lab-Grown Burgers Aren't for Hindus; a Gluten-Free Dating Site; Chris Kimball Gets Weird
The world's first lab-grown patty debuts in London. Plus, gluten-free singles get their own dating site, and more in today's roundup of food news
Food52's Provisions Is an Online Store for the Serious Home Cook
Food52 just launched its new Provisions shopping site, and we love the darn thing!
Watch Quinn and Karen Hatfield Take a Trip to Lindy and Grundy Butcher Shop
This is Paige, daughter of chefs Quinn and Karen Hatfield, and she's about to take a trip to the coolest butcher shop in Los Angeles
A 12-Course Menu, Canned; French Eschew French Food; Beirut's Microbrewery
Here's a 12-course tasting menu--in a can. Plus, the French choose burgers over pot-au-feu, Beirut's microbrewery, and more in today's roundup of food news
Cucina Povera, Rich with Flavor
Tomatoes, pickled shallots, and grilled bread make this green panzanella a great way to say buon giorno to the week
The Peach Julep, a Surprising Twist on the Minty Classic
This may look like a staid old Mint Julep, but that silver cup hides a secret: ginger, cardamom, and peaches. Oh, secret's out. Well, drink up!
The Etymology of the Word 'Bread'
Well, we English speakers call it "bread"--but we didn't always. How the most basic element of the Western diet got its name
How to Make Trash Fish Attractive
Some tasty, sustainable fish have truly ugly names. What to do? Makeover! We spoke to a branding expert about renaming porgy, hake, whiting, and--yeesh--scrod
How to Make Cronuts at Home, According to Food Blog SushiBytes
That's because you can make it at home, according to the kooky Filipino blogger who's glazing it with calamansi
Food Sherpas Lead Edible Tours; A Guide to Pacific Salmon; the Joy of Reading Recipes
They're just food pros leading cool, edible tours. Plus, the deep pleasures of reading recipes, a guide to Pacific salmon, and more in today's food news roundup
What Does Horror Director Eli Roth Eat for Breakfast?
That's how horror maven Eli Roth begins his days, thanks to the wisdom of a mixed martial arts champion
5 Alternative S'mores That Are Breaking the Rules
They're alterna-s'mores! All over the country, chefs are tweaking the campfire classic. Here are 5 of our favorites, from bacon to frozen to boozy