True to Food Films
Our series of short films brings to life the True to Food(TM) philosophy. Through a range of various food experts, best-selling author Mark Bittman travels the country exploring how we can all get the best out of everything we cook.
Meet Our Host
If you follow food, you've heard of Mark Bittman. He's an acclaimed food journalist, personality and writer of over 20 books including the How to Cook Everything series and the award-winning Food Matters. He was the lead food writer in the Sunday Magazine for the New York Times, where he became the country's first food-focused op-ed columnist for a major news publication. Mark has a history of sharing our True to Food vision of authenticity and respect for the food on every level.
Watch all True to Food Films
The Butcher
The Fisherman
The Baker
Episode 1: The Butcher
In the first episode of our True to Food series, Mark goes to NYC to show us why getting to know your local butcher can actually make everything taste better.
Know thy Butcher
We highly suggest being on a first name basis with your local whole animal butcher. Highly dedicated to the craft, their guidance can make a real difference in what you bring to the table. Meet Sam Garwin of Fleishers Craft Butchery in New York as she talks to best-selling author and former New York Times columnist, Mark Bittman about what it takes to make your meal better on every level. Sam knows her farmers well, and that relationship plays a part in the way the meat tastes.
Episode 2: The Fisherman
In the second episode of our True to Food Film series, Mark meets a fisherman who provides the San Diego locals with more than just fresh fish.
Fishing for Answers
Working much like a farmer’s market, fish markets are on the rise. And they are stocked with fishermen who have firsthand knowledge of the most delicious and most sustainable species in your area. In this True to Food episode our host, Mark Bittman introduces us to Dan Major, a fisherman at San Diego’s Tuna Harbor Dockside Market. Along with the importance of sustainability, they’ll discuss what to look for in fresh fish and how sous vide is the best way to ensure perfectly cooked fish every time.