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On Our Minds and in Our Carts: Mark Talks Cyclospora

Plus: fresh tomato soup, the best coconut rice, and our first bread pop-up.
By The Editors Published July 24, 2026

On Our Minds and in Our Carts: Here’s What to Do With All That Zucchini

Plus: 'our' butter, a good grocery option, and Shirley Chung.
By The Editors Published July 10, 2026

On Our Minds and in Our Carts: An Emulsification Success Story

Plus, GOOD peaches and a sandwich that will satisfy your bánh mì craving.
By The Editors Published June 26, 2026

On Our Minds and in Our Carts: Crispy Potato Salad

Plus: hooch-y starter and free (whole grain!) croissants.
By The Editors Published June 19, 2026

On Our Minds and in Our Carts

Bonbon bonanza, not-frozen-on-purpose vegetables, and more.
By The Editors Published June 5, 2026

Our Friday Emails Are Gonna Look Different

More inspiration, less desperation.
By The Editors Published May 29, 2026

Question Mark: Am I Ruining My Pans?

Plus, buckwheat confusion and the best ways to support farmers.
By The Editors Published May 22, 2026

Question Mark: A Memorable Endive Salad

Plus: New foods for Mark and what to do when your grill is on fire.
By The Editors Published April 10, 2026

Question Mark: What’s Wrong With Restaurants?

Plus: Upping your starter flavor and a kale extravaganza.
By The Editors Published March 27, 2026

Question Mark: Long Pasta Stresses Me Out

Plus, the unsung heroes of your pantry and savoring every bit of your artichoke.
By Mark Bittman Published March 13, 2026

Question Mark: I’m Confused About Cooking With Butter

Plus: a book you don't need.
By Mark Bittman Published February 26, 2026

Question Mark: I Need That Recipe

Plus: Pasta quantities and "protein oats."
By Mark Bittman Published February 13, 2026
Broccoli Rabe With Sausage And Grapes

Question Mark: It’s So Shocking

Treat your vegetables well.
By Mark Bittman Published January 30, 2026

Question Mark: Is Your Cutting Board Doubling as a Knife De-Sharpener?

Plus, the cutting boards we personally like to use.
By The Editors Published January 16, 2026

Question Mark: It’s a Wild, Wild Rice

By Mark Bittman Published December 12, 2025

Question Mark: Thanksgiving Leftovers, of Course

Plus: the exact right fish quantities to buy and deciphering potatoes.
By The Editors Published November 28, 2025

Question Mark: I Don’t Want a Traditional Turkey

Alternatives for your Thanksgiving centerpiece, bean textures 101, and veganizing one of our popular cookie recipes.
By The Editors Published November 7, 2025

Question Mark: Baked Goods on the Go

Cookies that aren't fazed by a shipping box—and the best, prettiest ways to package them.
By The Editors Published October 24, 2025

Question Mark: Name That Food!

Fish with sauerkraut, convection ovens "as" air fryers, and portioning beans.
By The Editors Published October 10, 2025

Question Mark: Apples, Apples, Everywhere

Plus: no-boil lasagna noodles and decoding date types.
By The Editors Published September 26, 2025