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10 Things We Love in January

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10 Things We Love in January

Citrus, sandwiches, and more

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Jan 7, 2022
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10 Things We Love in January

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Welcome to “10 Things We Love,” a roundup that includes a preview of our favorite stuff on The Bittman Project, as well as posts you have loved (or may have missed) that are especially relevant right now.


January advice from Mark in The New York Times

Mark’s piece that ran last January and it’s as relevant as ever: “Why Your New Years Diet Is Doomed.”

Excessive weight is a symptom — not one of laziness, stupidity or a lack of discipline but of a food system that thrives on pushing junk. The struggle is really between you and the Big Food marketers that sell you that junk — their most profitable products — and politicians who enable them.

Why Your New Years Diet Is Doomed


The 3rd Annual Bi-Rite x Bittman California Citrus Experience Box

Yes, you have until February, but take note that it sold out early last year. Check it out here:

Bi-Rite x Bittman, right this way


Kayla Stewart on a favorite New Orleans spot

You’ve seen her byline here and here in the past month as well her regular contributions on The Bittman Project. We’re super excited for her upcoming piece on Dooky Chase’s, a New Orleans favorite since 1941.


Good news “Beyond the Kitchen”

Illustration: Alex Testere

Mark has long been telling things as they are when it comes to the state of food and its relationship to, well, everything. While we’ll keep reporting pieces like those, we’ll be introducing more success stories “Beyond the Kitchen” of people who are fighting climate change, winning social justice battles, raising wages, combating racism, and more. Look for the first of the series next week.



This month’s discussion thread

Mark your calendar: We’re talking citrus — what you like, where you buy it, how you use it to brighten up your winter — on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. EST. We’ll update you on this and other threads on Mondays.


5 recipes for the darkest season

Though we’re just past the winter solstice, we have a few months of frigid winter temperatures ahead. Here are some delicious dishes to ward off the cold and enjoy the season.

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Dinspiration: 5 Recipes For The Darkest Season
Winter is always “the darkest season,” but this one more than most. While what we decide to cook and eat usually can’t make our problems disappear, it can soothe us, center us, fortify us, or consume our attention in welcome ways, even if only for a few minutes. For anyone in need of something to cook this week or beyond, here are five ideas that have b…
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A Friday giveaway

Look for a great member giveaway we’ll announce a week from today that you won’t want to miss.


Sandwiches for the season

Photo: Aya Brackett

Melissa kicks off this Monday’s “What’s for Dinner?” with a collection of sandwiches you’ll be excited to make.


Cabbage galore

Photo: Getty Images

You know you’re well into adulthood when you are excited about cabbage, the cruciferous vegetable that’s good for you and goes with just about anything. Here are 12 knockout cabbage dishes for you to try.

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Cabbage, 12 Ways
I’ve made suggestions for which type of cabbage to use in which recipes, but you should feel free to substitute. No matter what kind of cabbage you buy, look for tightly packed heads; they should feel heavy for their size and not have any loose or yellowing leaves…
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