Sodexo hosted the first annual Newton Public Schools Future Chefs competition in the cafeteria last Tuesday, March 28. The winner goes on to represent Newton Public Schools regionally and possibly nationally...

by Douglas Abrams Sandwiches, unlike other foods, offer a uniquely wide array of possibilities. Just about anything will go between, on, under, inside, or through two pieces of bread. Sandwiches, the Student...

by Douglas Abrams Yes, they look gross. I’ll admit that. But I won’t agree with any of the other nasty stereotypes that have befallen these little flavor machines. And even if you can’t stand them...

by Douglas Abrams Poor parsley. Poor, poor parsley. It must feel so dejected and alienated—marginalized in the corner of the food world. “You’re just a garnish parsley, you’re not a real ingredient!”...

by Douglas Abrams The most contentious and groundbreaking change to hit the culinary world in the past hundred years (and trust me, there haven't been many), has been the discovery of a fifth taste: umami—which...