Melissa Clark

As the winter months approach, we take a moment to explore the warm comfort of chili with New York Times food writer, Melissa Clark, and Bryant Terry, author of “Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy and Creative African-American Cuisine.”

This year a late blight is devastating tomato crops across the Northeast. For a look at what’s behind this blight and what to substitute for tomatoes, The Takeaway is joined by chef Dan Barber and New York Times food writer Melissa Clark.

The recession could have a silver lining for meat eaters: cheaper steak. For where to find bargains and how to prepare this fare, The Takeaway is joined by Bob Huskey, a meat buyer for Costco, and Melissa Clark, food writer for The New York Times.

To discuss the etiquette of leftovers, we are joined by Henry Alford and Melissa Clark, food writers at The New York Times.

New York Times food writer Melissa Clark and Taja Sevelle from Urban Farming, a national nonprofit group dedicated to growing food in abandoned spaces, join The Takeaway for a look at the season’s most delicious offerings.