Tinky Weisblat

Before my rhubarb patch goes by — it really doesn't like warm weather, and ours has been on the warm side lately — I wanted to publish one more rhubarb recipe.

When I was in graduate school, one of my film classes read an essay by a sociologist named Tony Bennett — who was no relation I know of to the singer — that talked about “encrustation.”

I have been a food writer now for decades, and I still manage to miss food trends. I would have missed the one I'm writing today if the Tinkymobile hadn't decided that it needed professional help a couple of weeks ago.

When I was in graduate school, one of my film classes read an essay by a sociologist named Tony Bennett — who was no relation I know of to the singer — that talked about “encrustation.” Bennett explained that it is impossible to view certain pieces of popular culture without being aware — at least […]

I should note that I knew and loved the author of “Sharing the Song: Becoming a Song Leader,” the composer Alice Parker. In some ways, that makes me an awkward person to review her work. In other ways, I would argue, it makes me an ideal reviewer.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation is not at its best. Last week, The New York Times columnist Bret Stephens wrote about cringing for the country we have become.

I should note that I knew and loved the author of “Sharing the Song: Becoming a Song Leader,” the composer Alice Parker. In some ways, that makes me an awkward person to review her work. In other ways, I would argue, it makes me an ideal reviewer. I grew up spending every summer living near […]

I love visiting farm stands at this time of year. On each visit, I seem to find new produce coming into season. Two weeks ago, I saw my first zucchini. There are those who despise zucchini and make jokes about planting these little squashes on their neighbors’ doorsteps in the middle of the night and […]

I love visiting farm stands at this time of year. On each visit, I seem to find new produce coming into season.

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