Expertise
Global Cuisine, Camping Recipes, Wild Food
- A.J. has eaten bánh mì in the streets of Saigon, chapulines in the hills of Oaxaca, and green peppercorn crab by the sea in Kep, among other culinary adventures.
- Using only a three-burner stove, he has served multiple six-course dinners miles into the wilderness.
- His love of wild foods often means finding him experimenting with dishes like cream of morel soup, stinging nettle custard pie, lobster mushroom pizza, or pineappleweed mai tais.
Experience
A.J. Forget is a chef, writer, photographer, full-time traveler, and self-proclaimed dilettante. He is the author of "The Buslife Kitchen: Cuisine for the Modern Nomad," a cookbook focused on bringing global cuisine to tiny kitchens and wild country. He lives in a converted school bus with his partner, herself a silversmith and dreamworker, traveling the world in pursuit of natural beauty, grand adventure, and the tastiest food out there.
Education
A.J. has a bachelor's degree in psychology and environmental science from The College of William and Mary.
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Casual Dining
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Times are tough for chain restaurants, including this spot known for burgers and bottomless fries as it shuttered multiple locations without notice.
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Shopping Tips
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Plastic waste is incredibly harmful to wildlife and the environment. Several U.S. states have taken action and banned the use of plastic bags as of 2026.
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Cooking Tips
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Cooking a great steak requires patience and a little bit of skill. Expert Clare Andrews explains the most important steps for cooking dry-aged steak.
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There's a new pizza in town thanks to one California pizzeria, and it's perfect for pickle lovers. Here's what you need to know.
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The collection of American whiskey that recently went to auction had something for everyone to marvel at while fetching a record profit.
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Aldi can be overwhelming for first-time shoppers, but there's one item you should always pick up as a sweet treat. These are the flavors to try.
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Cooking Tips
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Nobody wants a bland, dry meatloaf that crumbles on the first bite. Use this refreshing ingredient to bring an herbal, Mediterranean flavor to your recipe.
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Shopping Tips
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To help you wade through all the options, we ranked eight varieties of Trader Joe's hummus.
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When it comes to choosing the ultimate brunch sipper, the tequila-spiked Bloody Maria is no match for this vibrantly red, Mexican cocktail.
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Some states still enforce strict regulations to monitor and manage alcohol consumption. This one only allows a certain volume of total alcohol per cocktail.
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Food History
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Stouffer's meatloaf has been an American staple in the frozen food aisle, but fans say they recently changed their packaging and ingredient list.
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Cooking Tips
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Proper homemade mac and cheese is already about as good as it gets, but this one-ingredient change will take the comfort food dish to the next level.
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Even if you are a fan of the nachos exactly as they appear on the menu, hacking your Taco Bell order can really let you customize it to your tastes.
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Cooking Tips
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This dish is rich and worth all of the time and effort it takes. To refine one of the textural components, consider this extra step that even the pros take.
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Costco is known for many things, but among them are the samples stations. Here's everything you didn't know about the product samples.
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Cooking Tips
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Cabbage is a far more versatile vegetable than many people realize. But with an easy trick for cooking it, you can make it even tastier.
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Beer and Wine
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Cider isn't exactly the most popular drink option among Americans, but one U.S. state wants to change that with something of an outlandish claim.
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Traditions
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From Chicago to Sicily, there are many places around the world known for their specific styles of pizza -- but Altoona-style takes things a bit too far.
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Shopping Tips
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There are plenty of Aldi dupes that many think are better than name brands, and this Goldfish copy is well deserving of a spot on that list.
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Food Facts
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Grits are a staple in households across the country, and are more nuanced than you may realize. These are the main types on the market and what sets them apart.
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Food Facts
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While most people fight over the meat in the tail and the claws, the green stuff in lobsters often ends up in the garbage. This is a rookie mistake.
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Cooking Tips
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Those papery garlic skins are edible -- in fact, they are packed with flavor as well. Here's how you can use them in soups, stocks, and beyond.
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While admittedly cliché, Anthony Bourdain thoroughly enjoyed the New-England-style feast he had at this off-the-radar seafood joint in Boston.
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Making the perfect pie from scratch requires precision and patience. If you want to ensure crisp crusts and no soggy bottoms, opt for this pie plate material.
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This isn't the first pairing you think of, but once you try it, it's hard to go back. The next time you tuck into a McChicken, whip up this classic drink.
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The amounts and parameters around how much alcohol is safe for consumption was just altered significantly. Here's what you need to know.
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Macadamia nuts are a famous product of Hawaii, but not all food items containing them are locally sourced nuts. Here's how the new law is impacting labels.
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