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The Pizza Oven in the Backyard Photo by Joseph L. Nizza

The Pizza Oven in the Backyard

In Staten Island, where pizza is religion, an 84-year-old woman makes pies for friends and family in her own backyard oven.

Staring Down the Sunchoke Photo by Mike Nizza

Staring Down the Sunchoke

Sunchokes are ugly, hard to clean, and hard to turn into an entrée. The author describes his struggle with and eventual triumph over these tubers. One bite of sesame-sunchoke ravioli makes all the planning and scrubbing worthwhile.

Linguine and Clams, Once and for All Photo by Mike Nizza

Linguine and Clams, Once and for All

After a failed restaurant meal of linguine and clams and bruschetta, the author tries to make things right in his own kitchen--despite being a few clams short. Here, a description of his efforts, along with his recipes for both dishes.

In Paradise, and in Dining Trouble Photo by Mike Nizza

In Paradise, and in Dining Trouble

On our first beach vacation, I was determined to find the best meals possible. Only problem: we were in Aruba, an island known for its beaches, its sunshine, its perfect weather...but not its food.

The 24-Hour Cheeseburger Project Photo by Mike Nizza

The 24-Hour Cheeseburger Project

Racing against time to prepare a romantic meal, rescued by what may be the greatest essay ever written on hamburger meat. Cooking for the girlfriend on a Friday night proves to be an altogether new -- and welcome -- culinary challenge.

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Organic Supercenter

Corby Kummer, author of The Great Grocery Smackdown, finds a surprising array of produce at Walmart


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