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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Michelin recently began awarding 'Keys' -- the Star equivalent -- to exceptional hotels, and this Scottish stay has a restaurant you don't want to miss.
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Cooking Tips
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Fish sauce is a surprisingly versatile ingredient that isn't limited to just one or two cuisines. In fact, try adding it into this Italian dish.
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Restaurants
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Stone crabs' claws may be delicious, and they aren't killed to get them, but there are several reasons you shouldn't order them in a restaurant.
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Rice vinegar isn't a staple ingredient for many home cooks, so choosing the right one can be intimidating. An expert walks us through the process.
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Amidst the many products hitting Aldi's shelves this fall are a plethora of exciting advent calendars. Here are our top picks for Christmas 2026!
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Taco Bell is perhaps best known for its signature crunchy tacos, but how does the soft, flour-tortilla version stack up? Let's compare these two staples.
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Beer and Wine
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A hugely popular brand of flavored, boxed wine was just acquired by the beer industry giant behind brands like Budweiser and Cutwater canned cocktails.
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Shopping Tips
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When we ranked 13 popular Newman's Own salad dressings, there was one that just didn't cut the mustard. Find out which to avoid and why we didn't rate it.
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Trader Joe's
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From its inventory to its parking lots, Trader Joe's is smaller than other grocery stores -- but if you shop intentionally, your hauls can be mighty.
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Food Network has done it again with a new competition series centered around siblings as they bake culinary masterpieces on a new show set to air this winter.
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Food History
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The origin story of noodles is tricky to trace. But a discovery in China provides particularly interesting insight as to when and how they were first prepared.
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Shopping Tips
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Convenient as they may be, certain food items can come at a hefty cost. So, to ensure more bang for your buck, avoid packets and pouches of this grain.
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Foil is foil, right? Wrong. This brand far outshines the competition providing quality sturdiness at a reasonable price. It's sure to keep your food fresh.
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Design & Decor
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Martha Stewart might not have the average design budget, but her tips can easily be applied to your kitchen -- including this one useful feature.
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Ritz Crackers recently recalled one of its most prized snacks due to an undeclared allergen. Here's what you need to know.
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Cooking Tips
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Salt elevates the flavors of whatever you add it to, but it is possible to add too much of it to your soup -- and, as it turns out, timing is everything.
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Food Facts
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If you've ever wondered why your carrot shoulders have turned green (and if they're safe for human consumption), here's what you need to know.
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Kitchen Tools
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Be sure to avoid this popular aluminum foil brand the next time you're making a grocery run due to the poor quality and uneven tears.
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With the holidays on the horizon, Bowmore has just released an intriguing new collection of whiskies aged in sherry casks.
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You don't need to spend a fortune for a good steak dinner, especially if you shop at Aldi. This cut may not be the fanciest, but it is easy on the wallet.
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Shopping Tips
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Some frozen dumplings are as good as you'd find in a restaurant, but this one fell a little flat. Luckily, it's not too bad with some minor alterations.
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Taco Bell sauces are the stuff of legend, but there is one that consistently rises above all the rest. This fan favorite remains the best of the bunch.
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In our ranking of pizza chain cheesy breads, this popular pizza chain came in last place.
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Very few businesses can boast centuries of business, and while it hasn't always been smooth sailing for this distillery, its comeback has been legendary.
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Restaurants
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If you're a regular somewhere, this can complicate how you handle food or service-related issues. When in doubt, however, its best to speak up in this scenario.
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Tasting Table set out to determine the best pizza chain cheesy bread. In the end, this chain's stuffed cheesy bread came out on top.
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Cooking Tips
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Pairing eggs with meat is a quintessential breakfast tag team. Forget the bacon, though, and opt for this delicious meat instead to spice things up.
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