Journal

Notes on honest food

Plain-spoken writing on labels, sourcing, and how to shop for real food.

How to actually read a food label

The ingredient list tells the real story — if you know how to read it. Here’s our five-minute guide to spotting hidden additives.

Heat and chemicals make oil cheaper — and emptier. Here’s what cold-pressing preserves that refining strips away.

“Natural” is one of the least regulated words in food marketing. Here’s how to tell a real claim from greenwashing.