"Back of the Box Cooking," edited by Barbara Greenman (Black Dog & Leventhal, $19.95) ...more

February 22, 2009

Three food-related books that readers might enjoy. ...more

February 16, 2009

Three reviews of recipe books. ...more

February 11, 2009

Soaring unemployment, rampant business closings and a crushing mortgage crisis have dampened any hopes of an economic turnaround in 2009. ...more

December 29, 2008

American consumers should be wary of food manufacturers that launch campaigns to promote their product's safety. A prime example is the Corn Refiners Association, which is sponsoring ads extolling the virtues of high fructose corn syrup. ...more

September 13, 2008

America's two largest hot dog makers are waging a wiener war as grills fire up this summer, hoping to win customers and secure the No. 1 spot atop the stagnating frank market. ...more

June 12, 2008

A consumer advocacy group called on the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to ban the use of eight artificial colorings in food because the additives may cause hyperactivity and behavior problems in some children. ...more

June 4, 2008

It sounded perfect: a fat substitute for home cooks. My husband showed me the article in Consumer Reports, and I was very interested. The product, called Z Trim, has no calories, no fat and no cholesterol, and it takes the place in recipes of oil, butter and, in some cases, eggs. ...more

November 1, 2007