The Bittman Archives

Here's a selection of recent articles I've written, some with recipes, some not. For more stories by me in the Times, check out my Times Topics page. I'll be rotating more articles through here, too - both old and new (eventually, we're going to dig up some stuff I wrote in the 80s) - so check back periodically.

Rethinking the Meat Guzzler

is my take on how we can—and must—reduce our production and consumption of meat.

Why Take Food Seriously?

introduces The New York Times Magazine food issue, with a (very brief) discussion on the current state of food, and where it's going.

The Future of Fish

looks at the ongoing questions of sustainability and the viability of aquaculture, and come to some surprising conclusions.

A No-Frills Kitchen Still Cooks

asks the burning question, “Can you put together all the equipment you need to cook well for less than two hundred bucks?” You betcha.

Summer Express: 101 Simple Meals in 10 Minutes or Less

is the first of my popular 101 series.

The Secret of Great Bread: Let Time Do the Work

is a story for which I take little credit (the recipe is Jim Lahey's), but it sure got a lot of attention.

Simple Till Six: An Eating Plan for Busy People

provides an excerpt from Food Matters, in the January issue of Reader's Digest.

Yes, You Can Become a Great Cook

is my attempt to demonstrate to "the guys" (i.e. Men's Health readers) just how easy it is to start cooking.

The Carnivore’s Guide to Vegetables

is a Men’s Health story about how to integrate more vegetables into your diet.

Real Food

is an article I wrote for Men’s Health about how the Obama White House is aiming to change the way Americans eat for the better.

Simply Good

is a piece I did for Runner's World about how sane eating made me a better runner.