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2021 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

2021 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

We believe in the power of the written word and take special pride in our book coverage at Civil Eats. All year long, our editors and contributors read dozens of books that we believe are timely, relevant, and important to deepening our knowledge of food and agriculture, and we are grateful to the many authors who take time to speak to us about their work…


The 18 Best Cyber Monday Meal-Kit Deals of 2021

There’s much to love about a meal-kit delivery service: Fresh ingredients and recipes ship to you (or come oven-ready!). Right now, Cyber Monday meal-kit deals of 2021 have rolled out—and they’re worth shopping, especially if you’re looking for a thoughtful holiday gift that you don’t have to ship…


A Heart-Healthy Way to Eat

There are no “good” foods and “bad” foods. Rather, it’s your overall dietary pattern that matters most when it comes to healthful eating…


You Deserve a Culinary Torch Even If You Don’t “Need” One

I’m not here to tell you that you need a culinary torch; if you’re like most home cooks, you probably don’t. A culinary torch is the kind of kitchen tool that is necessary in only very specific situations—brûléeing a crème brûlée, for instance, or blast-browning a sous vide steak—and if you don’t think you’ll ever find yourself in such a situation, well, that’s cupboard space for something else…


How to Start a Meal Plan According to a Dietician

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed while browsing the aisles of the grocery store, waiting for inspiration to strike in order to give you some sense of direction in terms of what to buy and cook, you’re not alone. Many people shop and cook off the cuff without planning meals in advance. While this certainly can work, it’s not without its pitfalls: You may get stuck in a rut and continually make the same few dishes over and over—limiting the variety in your diet necessary for optimal nutrition—or you may forget ingredients you’ll end up needing or buy things that don’t go together in a cohesive meal…


Rise of the (Fast Food) Robots: How Labor Shortages Are Accelerating Automation

When you think of innovative industries, fast food might not be the first type of business that springs to mind. But as an investor, your options for innovative companies aren’t limited to new frontiers like electric vehicles, online gambling, or space stocks…


How Chef Influencers Are Thriving Online

Some of the most successful influencers in the world are those who make use of social media in their home kitchens. Chef influencers inspire millions with mouth-watering recipes and clever cooking shortcuts. Brands come to chef influencers to generate attention and appetite for food products…