Ask Chef Walter: Beef Tallow, forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place – Chef Walter Potenza

Carrot sticks frying in hot oil.

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, executive chef The forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place in modern kitchens. Beef Tallow Sweet Potato French Fries, above Friends: In an era where processed vegetable oils dominate supermarket shelves, an ancient culinary staple is making a surprising comeback—beef tallow. Once a cornerstone of traditional cooking, this rich, golden fat…

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Anti-fat-shaming campaigns causing unhealthy backlash, putting children in danger

A woman holding a jump rope in a gym.

Obesity among children has skyrocketed. One reason may be an unhealthy backlash of anti-fat-shaming campaigns that are putting our children in danger. According to a recent study from Georgia Southern University, parents don’t recognize when their children have become obese. “Fat children may be invisible to their parents not only because the weight gain has…

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