The rich history of this sexy fruit is also worth including in your daily diet — for all sorts of reasons. By Lisa Ann Wilson.
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Three delightful (and intoxicating) recipes using this
The Making of a Modern Gin
The original Dutch moonshine made of noble botanticals acquires new life in the hands of some West London distillers. By Laura Pope.

Making tomato sauce, Calabrese style
Spend an enjoyable afternoon with friends — and take home a year's supply of delicious tomato sauce. By Whitney Smith.


Jerusalem Cake: simple, durable, delicious (possibly ancient)
We prefer to think that this exquisite dessert is the first energy bar in recorded history, dating back to Moses persuasive years. By Luba Bar-Menachem.

'Damsons are a girl's best friend'
Three delightful (and intoxicating) recipes using this diminutive and versatile plum. By Laura Pope.

Bridging Nature: The Fusion of Cooking and Ecology
How a foraging chef unearths 'dynamic cuisine' in a garden made wildly — under a monumental city bridge. By Kevin Evilsizor.

The Antarctic Book of Cooking and Cleaning
How keeping kitchen helps a crew of environmentalists navigate the scary edge of 'the last wilderness'. By Wendy Trusler & Carol Devine.
