Guest Essay
Food Is What We Have In Common. Why Don’t We Hear More From the Candidates About It?
Food is the springboard to talk about a host of issues, including climate, economic justice, public health and labor.
By Mark Bittman
Mark Bittman
Mark Bittman has been writing about food and cooking since 1980. His “Minimalist” column, which debuted in 1997, ran for 13 years in the Dining section. In 2011, Mr. Bittman became a Times Opinion columnist and the lead food writer for The Times Magazine.
Many of his 17,000 recipes are in his books. “How to Cook Everything” spawned a series of popular titles and apps, including “How to Cook Everything Fast,”(October 2014). Earlier in 2014, he published “The VB6 Cookbook,” a follow-up to “VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00,” which was a No. 1 New York Times best seller.
Mr. Bittman covers topics including public health, veganism, energy use and climate change, as well as helping people figure out what to cook for dinner. His Opinion columns appear every Tuesday. Read his blog and follow him on Twitter and Facebook. See also: markbittman.com
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