Melanie Rehak

Melanie Rehak, poet, critic, and author of Eating for Beginners: An Education in the Pleasures of Food from Chefs, Farmers, and One Picky Kid reports on food from the farm, the fishing boat, the delivery truck, a Brooklyn locavore restaurant, and her own kitchen. Each week in November she shares what she's learned -- this week: tips from professionals.

Complete this sentence:  It's not Thanksgiving until ....  What makes the holiday for you?  A food, a story, a person?

Melanie Rehak, poet, critic, and author Eating for Beginners: An Education in the Pleasures of Food from Chefs, Farmers, and One Picky Kid, reports on food from the farm, the fishing boat, the delivery truck, a Brooklyn locavore restaurant, and her own kitchen. Each week in November she shares what she's learned -- this week: cooking at home.

What do you think are the essential food items to always have in your cabinet? Share your advice for stocking the kitchen, tackling tough recipes, and cooking for a dinner party -- all at home.

Brooklyn writer Melanie Rehak looks at the sometimes-complicated process of feeding New Yorkers in her book, Eating for Beginners: An Education in the Pleasures of Food from Chefs, Farmers, and One Picky Kid.  Each week in November she shares what she's learned -- this week: feeding a picky eater. 

Were you the picky eater in your family?  Share your advice for dealing with children or adults with minimal food "favorites."

Brooklyn writer Melanie Rehak looks at the sometimes-complicated process of feeding New Yorkers in her book, Eating for Beginners: An Education in the Pleasures of Food from Chefs, Farmers, and One Picky Kid.  Each week in November she shares what she's learned -- this week: the farm.