Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, August 18,2011

The most famous State Fair food you’ve probably never heard of

Certain foods have become intrinsically linked with state fairs throughout most of the nation. Salt water taffy. Snow cones. Cotton candy. Lemonade shakeups. Recently there’s been an influx of i

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, August 4,2011

The pleasures of paella

By Julianne Glatz

I’ve had Spain on my brain lately. Not because I’m planning a trip, although it’s high on my travel wish list. It’s because on Aug. 14 my husband, Peter, and I will host a hous

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, July 28,2011

Succulent salads for dog days

By Julianne Glatz

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” –Harry TrumanOr at least minimize the heat. Kitchens today are far cooler than in Truman’s time, not least because

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, July 21,2011

For edible Americana, look for Roadfood

By Julianne Glatz

By the time you read this, I’ll be back in Brooklyn. I just can’t stay away from my new grandson! As is often the case, I’m driving. Occasionally I fly, but more often than not, I ta

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, July 14,2011

Kids’ day at the farm

By Julianne Glatz

I’ve always been mystified when I hear about children refusing to eat vegetables – any vegetables, not just one or two – or viewing them as inherently awful. Vegetables in their gran

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, July 7,2011

Inside Humphrey’s Market

Springfield’s oldest independent grocery is a family affair

By Julianne Glatz

Innovative, intelligent women. Industrious men who went the distance. Commitment to community, customers, and family.The history of Springfield’s oldest surviving locally owned grocery store con

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, June 30,2011

Wieners gone wild

By Julianne Glatz

No, I’m not talking about New York’s disgraced former congressman. I’m talking about the iconic American food that’s eaten from sea to shining sea as well as in Alaska and Hawa

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, June 23,2011

What’s healthy?

Playing Whac-a-Mole with industrial “healthy food”%u2008marketing

By Julianne Glatz

I started laughing when I spied the bottles of grapefruit juice at the store. “What’s funny?” another shopper asked. “It says ‘Fat Free,’” I chuckled. “

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, June 16,2011

A different tortilla

By Julianne Glatz

I still don’t completely understand why my husband, Peter, threw me a big 40th birthday surprise party. It was a surprise all right – I’d only turned 32. “I just thought it&rsq

Food - Julianne Glatz | Thursday, June 9,2011

Come and get it!

The way we ate, 1830-2008

By Julianne Glatz

It’s a little gem of a museum, one worth visiting even if it weren’t just a short drive away. And it’s currently featuring an exhibit that explores the evolution of foods, cooking me