Ten years ago was the year I kept Julia Child next to my bed. Her cookbook, of course, not her. That would be awkward. I would read a few pages of Mastering the Art of French Cooking each morning and another recipe or two every night. I woke up on Valentine’s Day that year and decided it was time...

Happy New Year! It’s resolution time and, as a food guy, it’s hard to get through the start of January without an article, a blog post or a TV appearance or two without talking about healthy eating. However, I’ve become cautious over the years about doling out advice when it comes to changing...