trader joe’s whole-wheat penne is GREAt. the best I’ve tried. I much prefer it to regular pasta, in fact.

I’ve found that the majority of Italian restaurants in LA do not serve whole wheat pasta. Thus, I’m curious what restaurant serves the best whole wheat pasta? Any suggestions?

Try Barilla Whole Grain pasta ... it’s 51% whole wheat as opposed to 100%. That 49% difference makes this pasta appealing even to those who dislike whole wheat. Best of all, you’re getting the benefits of eating whole...

Healthy sacrifice or tasty alternative?

Hearty whole-wheat pasta with a zing that comes from goat cheese.

Only if you want dense cakes and cardboardy pie crusts.

How to cook them and why they’re worth the wait.

Or a grain of barley, or couscous, or anything whole and wholesome.

A classic pasta, with tomatoes, pancetta, and chile flakes.

Light, cheesy pillows of pasta with a hearty sauce.

A soda fountain treat is turned into a cake, topped with Vanilla Malt Frosting and malted milk balls.

Rich, creamy, and different.

Our stab at the perfect formula.

A substantial whole-grain risotto lightened with spring vegetables.

Harold McGee is the king of kitchen science, the man who solves food mysteries ranging from how much oil you can emulsify into a mayonnaise with one egg yolk to why frying spatter ends up on the inside surface of the cook’s...