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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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 4 hours ago
A baked potato gets an unexpected upgrade from an unlikely seafood staple. The result adds richness, flavor, and protein in a surprisingly simple way.
By A.J. Forget 4 hours ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 5 days ago
Looking for some extra protein for your Filet-O-Fish? Don't sleep on this simple addition the next time you're in the McDonald's drive-thru.
By A.J. Forget 5 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 6 days ago
Cutting cooking time isn't the same as cutting corners. This pasta bake takes about 50 minutes to make from scratch and is easy to customize.
By A.J. Forget 6 days ago
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Cocktails and Spirits
By A.J. Forget 6 days ago
Turn your favorite old fashioned cocktail into an autumn-infused delight by considering this simple ingredient swap the next time you order a drink.
By A.J. Forget 6 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 8 days ago
KFC, Popeyes, and Zaxby's may top your list of favorite fried chicken chains, but some say the best chicken actually comes from a gas station.
By A.J. Forget 8 days ago
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News
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
Before you hit the grocery store, stay informed by reviewing these currently active food recalls, some of which have been in effect since July.
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
Protein is all the rage these days, and it might even be on the mind when you're heading to McDonald's. So between fish or chicken, here's your best bet.
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
Chick-fil-A's new Chicken and Waffles sandwich promises a unique sweet-and-savory experience. Can it be improved upon? Actually, yes, with a protein add-in.
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
Meatballs can be so much more than soaked in marinara. This Indian-inspired twist on the classic serves the meat and sauce you love but with different flavors.
By A.J. Forget 12 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
McDonald's may have broken the mold with the Filet-O-Fish, but one professional chef doesn't believe that slice of American cheese adds much to the flavor.
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
Marbled and flavorful, there are many ways to prepare a ribeye, but this technique can take it to restaurant quality.
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
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Cocktails and Spirits
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
Exceptional production methods make mid-century Scotch a prize for enthusiasts. Explore what sets these rare vintage expressions apart.
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
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Baking Tips
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
Plenty of people turn to tasty fall beverages to warm them up as the weather gets cold, but you can turn this fall coffee favorite into fudge with ease.
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
Adding an egg to the broth of your packet ramen takes it from basic to luscious — but there's one step you have to make sure you do first.
By A.J. Forget 13 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 18 days ago
If you find yourself with lots of leftover roast beef, then consider combining the surplus meat with potatoes in this simple, but filling and wholesome dish.
By A.J. Forget 18 days ago
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Culture
By A.J. Forget 18 days ago
Sometimes cheese isn't really cheese, at least that's the case with this popular (and somewhat controversial) frozen pizza brand.
By A.J. Forget 18 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 19 days ago
McDonald's is top dog when it comes to burger chains, but one fast food brand continues to fall short of the No. 1 spot.
By A.J. Forget 19 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 20 days ago
Fast food menu items often have dedicated fans, but this one longstanding BK sandwich seems to garner a lot of hate online for a few key reasons.
By A.J. Forget 20 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 20 days ago
Turn your standard Filet-O-Fish order into something bigger by using McDonald's tastiest chicken offering to bulk up your sandwich.
By A.J. Forget 20 days ago
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Exclusives
By A.J. Forget 21 days ago
If you avoid dairy, or olive oil is just your go-to fat for cooking, we talked to an expert about choosing the right kind for searing steak.
By A.J. Forget 21 days ago
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Exclusives
By A.J. Forget 21 days ago
In the search for a perfectly tender cut of meat, you may have come across the notion that raw onions will help. Here's what one expert had to say.
By A.J. Forget 21 days ago
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Food History
By A.J. Forget 24 days ago
Before it was re-imagined into a square, Totino's pizza used to be a circle. So, why the change? That's what we'd like to find out.
By A.J. Forget 24 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 25 days ago
Pastrami is already delicious on its own, but you can make the sandwich better by adding one creative ingredient. The upsides are enormously delicious.
By A.J. Forget 25 days ago
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Fast Food
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
This issue is largely limited to Chick-fil-A. In fact, it's not just employees who complain -- even customers wonder about the need for such working conditions.
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
Frozen breakfast sandwiches offer a load of potential, if you know how to use them. One brand hits a bit better for bold flavor than its competition.
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
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Coffee and Tea
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
Of all the ways there are to prepare your morning cup of coffee, a Keurig machine has to be the worst — your old-school drip machine would even do a better job.
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
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World Cuisines
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
If you're abroad and searching for interesting Lay's flavors to try, this one might be a letdown. Save your suitcase space for other chip flavors.
By A.J. Forget 26 days ago
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