Move over Page 6, the often sleepy Times Dining Section turns tabloid today with a searing story from Marian Burros about the White House chef who was fired by First Lady Laura Bush.
Presidents’ Chef; Now, His Book: While this isn't kitchen material in the strictest sense, reading this with your morning coffee will give you some cocktail party gossip to share later. Apparently President Bush does not like to eat "'green food' or 'wet fish,' as in poached, steamed or boiled." Tough crowd.
At Home With the Leftovers, the Clock Ticking: Alex Witchel looks into what to do with leftovers and shares a recipe for Classic Kung Pao Chicken.
Puff the Magic Preservative: Lasting Crunch, but Less Scent: How science will help apples last longer this season.
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No green food? No poached fish? Vitamin deficiencies must explain his slow synapse firings?