Byline: Steven Raichlen, 5-time James Beard Award-winner and Barbecue Hall of Famer Date: July 24, 2026 The mercury is climbing, not just in our cities, but across continents. This summer, the planet seems to be collectively experiencing a fever, with unprecedented heatwaves scorching major metropolises like Boston, Paris, and Rome, and contributing to a surge […]

By Steven Raichlen, 5-time James Beard Award-winner and Barbecue Hall of Famer The summer of 2026 has etched itself into our collective memory with an oppressive intensity. Across continents, from the bustling metropolises of Boston and Paris to the ancient streets of Rome and the iconic avenues of New York, triple-digit temperatures have become the […]

For decades, duck occupied a niche corner of the American culinary landscape, largely confined to the menus of high-end French bistros or the hanging windows of Chinatown rotisseries. However, a significant shift is underway. As home cooks become increasingly sophisticated and health-conscious, duck is stepping out from the shadow of chicken and turkey to become […]