A.J. Forget - Tasting Table

With Us Since

2023

Location

Boulder, Colorado

School

William & Mary

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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Stories By A.J. Forget

Food History

Food History By A.J. Forget

Why Totino's Changed The Shape Of Its Iconic Frozen Pizza

Before it was re-imagined into a square, Totino's pizza used to be a circle. So, why the change? That's what we'd like to find out.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By A.J. Forget

Give Pastrami Sandwiches Extra Flavor By Spreading On Just One Ingredient

Pastrami is already delicious on its own, but you can make the sandwich better by adding one creative ingredient. The upsides are enormously delicious.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By A.J. Forget

The Major Struggle Chick-Fil-A Employees Face Isn't An Issue At Most Other Fast Food Chains

This issue is largely limited to Chick-fil-A. In fact, it's not just employees who complain -- even customers wonder about the need for such working conditions.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By A.J. Forget

These Bite-Sized Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches Are A Blank Slate For Bold Flavor

Frozen breakfast sandwiches offer a load of potential, if you know how to use them. One brand hits a bit better for bold flavor than its competition.
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Coffee and Tea

Coffee and Tea By A.J. Forget

Why An Old-School Drip Coffee Maker Is Just Better Than A Keurig

Of all the ways there are to prepare your morning cup of coffee, a Keurig machine has to be the worst — your old-school drip machine would even do a better job.
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World Cuisines

World Cuisines By A.J. Forget

This International Lay's Flavor Was Every Bit As Terrible As Expected

If you're abroad and searching for interesting Lay's flavors to try, this one might be a letdown. Save your suitcase space for other chip flavors.
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Culture

Culture By A.J. Forget

The Classic Creamy Dip That Defined 1960s Party Food

Have dips ever really gone out of style? We don't think so. Some could say this iconic dip from the '60s was one of the first ever viral food trends.
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Costco

Costco By A.J. Forget

Does Costco Self-Checkout Have An Unspoken Item Limit?

If you’re unsure of your local Costco's rules and your cart is overflowing, it might just be easier (and quicker) to stick to a lane with an attendant.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By A.J. Forget

Sorry, Burger King — 3 Of The 8 Worst Fast Food Burgers Of 2026 Come From The Chain

Fast food joints release fresh menu items often in hopes of enticing new customers. These Burger King burgers have fallen very short, according to customers.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By A.J. Forget

California's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Burger Spot Is A Family-Owned Gem With A Rich History

California is the unofficial home of fast food burgers, and this hole-in-the-wall spot offers some of the tastiest burgers you can get in the state.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By A.J. Forget

Give Hot Dogs These 2 Tangy Toppings For An Atlanta-Style Cookout

For a hot dog that's bursting with gustatory complexity and textural contrast, you're going to want to give franks an Atlanta-style twist with two toppings.
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Baking Tips

Baking Tips By A.J. Forget

For Extra-Moist Cornbread, Add One Ingredient That's Already In Your Fridge

A simple and effective side, cornbread plays well with many foods. In fact, you can play up the moistness of the dish by incorporating this dairy product.
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Coffee and Tea

Coffee and Tea By A.J. Forget

For The Best Summer Coffee Refreshment, Grab A Ziplock Bag And Your Favorite Brew

The high temperatures of summer call for cooler forms of coffee, and the internet has delivered an answer
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Cookbooks

Cookbooks By A.J. Forget

What Meal Planning Looked Like In A Best-Selling Cookbook Of The 1950s

Planning a good meal has certainly transformed across the years. However, what we learned about meal planning from a 1950s cookbook is still relevant.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By A.J. Forget

The Seasoning Your Tartar Sauce Might Be Missing For More Flavorful Seafood

Looking to give your seafood a little more flavor? Discover which seasoning you may want to add to your tartar sauce for a bolder, more flavorful dip.
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Grocery

Grocery By A.J. Forget

The Walmart Frozen Breakfast Giving Shoppers One Less Reason To Hit The Drive-Thru

As tempting as it can be to visit a drive-thru during your busy morning routine, this easy at-home breakfast option is significantly cheaper.
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Shopping Tips

Shopping Tips By A.J. Forget

5 Ordering Tips To Help You Build The Perfect Publix Sub

The sandwiches at Publix are the thing of legend, but you can make them even better. Here are five tips to creatively enhance your Publix sub.
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Interviews

Interviews By A.J. Forget

The Biggest Misconception About USDA Prime Beef, According To An Expert

It's a common belief that USDA Prime beef is the best, but an expert explains why sometimes the best beef isn't the highest grade.
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Fast Food

Fast Food By A.J. Forget

Not Chick-Fil-A Or Jollibee: This Is The Least-Affordable Fast Food Fried Chicken Chain

When it comes to fast food fried chicken, sometimes the best offerings come from the most expensive brands. Here's the least affordable chicken chain.
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Appliances and Gadgets

Appliances and Gadgets By A.J. Forget

5 Disadvantages Of Using An Air Fryer

While the air fryer may seem flashy and super convenient for frying up our favorite foods, it has some downsides that we simply cannot overlook..
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Fast Food

Fast Food By A.J. Forget

2 Of The Best New Fast Food Sandwiches Of 2026 So Far Both Come From This Top Tier Chicken Chain

With all the innovation, the title of the best new fast food sandwich is a highly competitive one, yet Chick-fil-A claimed not one but two in 2026.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By A.J. Forget

Give Up Your Boring Snacks And Mix Canned Tuna With This Fresh Mexican Staple

Canned tuna fish can come across a bit boring, but you can brighten it up with a number of fresh ingredients or seasonings to create something totally new.
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Food History

Food History By A.J. Forget

The Infamous Soda And Candy Combo That Launched Thousands Of Science Experiments

You've probably heard of this science experiment or even tried it yourself. Here's how it all began, and why this soda and candy combo works so well.
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Stores And Chains

Stores And Chains By A.J. Forget

The Sweet Feature At Norwegian-Style 7-Elevens America Is Missing Out On

If you've ever dismissed 7-Eleven as a run-of-the-mill convenience store, chances are you haven't visited one in Norway, where customers go to eat this treat.
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Food History

Food History By A.J. Forget

This Cowboy Staple Bread Was A Game Changer On The Trail For Soaking Up Sauce

Breads of all types have been important food staples for centuries. This particular simple, shelf-stable bread was popular with cowboys of the Old West.
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Food History

Food History By A.J. Forget

Cowboys Ate These Canned Foods Along The Open Range Of The American West

The Old West was a tough place to find a meal, which is why cowboys often settled for these satisfying canned goods instead.
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Baking Tips

Baking Tips By A.J. Forget

Give Boxed Banana Bread 10X The Flavor With One Sweet And Creamy Mix-In

If you’ve got a box of banana bread mix in the cupboard, you’ve got a party. Even with mushy bananas, a mix will benefit from this flavor and moisture boost.
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