Location
Boulder, Colorado
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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Cleaning Tips
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Your recycling efforts are likely to go to waste if you don't follow the specific guidelines of your particular processing facility.
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When it comes to ribeye steaks, you can go with either bone-in or boneless. For the best value, here's what two experts recommend.
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Food Facts
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These days, people consider more than just the price when buying food. We look at the greenhouse emissions, land use, stability, and more for each.
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Not every new Costco bakery item is a winner in the eyes of its customers, but few have sparked as much controversy as its latest sourdough loaf.
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Cooking Tips
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Don't fumble when it comes to French toast. Instead, reach for a bag of this sweet bread for results that are sure to please taste buds every time.
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Cooking Tips
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Cooking steak can be both simple and complicated, and one of the issues is identifying what's a fat cap and what's silver skin and which you should remove.
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If you're someone who always picks a Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's in the belief that it's the healthy choice, you may want to have a close read of our analysis.
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Exclusives
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White fish can mean a lot of different things, which is why we spoke to an expert to discover what to look out for before buying fish at the market.
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Just because Scotch can be sipped as is, that doesn't mean it always should. Here's the case that experts are making to keep mixers on the menu.
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Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a slice of watermelon, in fact, your leftover slices could play a beneficial role in your backyard garden.
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Cooking Tips
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For those with a sweet tooth from the moment they wake up, this simple 1920s toast recipe may just prove your next favorite morning bite.
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Cooling down in the heat has never been so sweet with this refreshing dessert that combines icy textures and bold flavors.
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Want to take your taste buds on a culinary adventure? Give McDonald's Filet-O-Fish a revamp with these top internationally inspired twists.
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Food History
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In 2010, an iconic chain created a bold fast food hybrid burger -- big enough for sharing -- that was as short-lived as it was strange and wonderful.
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The best new fast food sandwiches of 2026 have one creamy Southern staple in common, and it's winning over customers nationwide with its rich flavor.
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Restaurants
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On most report cards, a B grade is alright, but what about when it comes to a restaurant health inspection? Should you visit a restaurant that has a B grade?
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Restaurants
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Just because you're dining at a steakhouse doesn't mean you're guaranteed a delicious meal. To select the highest-quality steak, look for this label.
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Food Facts
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Chocolate has long evoked awe and romance in the hearts of all who nibble at a square. However, as this expert explains, temperature can affect its taste.
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In the Wild West, cowboys went from town to down on cattle drives and ordered this particular drink. Here's how you can get your hands on it now.
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Cooking Tips
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If it's too hot to cook in the kitchen, there are some alternative means of food preparation worth exploring this summer.
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