Ruth Stroud

Ruth Stroud is a Los Angeles blogger and educator, and the author of the RuthTalksFood.substack.com newsletter

A profile of a veteran Hollywood food stylist who has worked on more than 200 sets and many shows and films you may know--like Murder She Wrote, Veep and Lessons in Chemistry.
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Secrets of a Hollywood Food Stylist
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Nancy Goodman Iland has worked on everything from 'Murder She Wrote' to 'Lessons in Chemistry' and shares a few tips and tricks (hint: sometimes ice …
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Secrets of a Food Stylist
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Do you ever stop to consider what characters in TV and films are eating or how they're handling food when they sit down to lunch or make meals for their kids or play chefs, cooks or waiters? Is it real food? How do they prepare for the parts? Is the food on set true to the era--and who figures that out? Can you eat it? How do you keep it looking good under the bright lights? Turns out it's the job of a food stylist to handle such matters. We look into some of the secrets of the trade.
Teetotaling candidates turn to diet soda, but is it good for them--or us?
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Drinking Politics
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You may have read that the two vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, agree on one thing--their love of Diet Mountain Dew. It turns out to be a very popular drink in the U.S. heartland, where both of their states lie. Does this rare point of agreement foretell peace on the campaign trail? Not likely, but it does provide fodder for speculation. Does what you drink--soda, wine, whiskey--make you more relatable? Is it even good for you? Read on to find out.
From corned beef and cabbage to colcannon to soda bread, there's so much to enjoy on this special day, along with a Guinness or Irish coffee to wash it all down.
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St. Patrick's Day Eats & Treats
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In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day was a religious holiday celebrated with feasts and services honoring one of the country's patron saints. Here in the U.S., it has evolved into more of a secular holiday, with parades, parties and family dinners at which corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread and plenty of Guinness and Irish whisky are on tap. Here are a few stories and recipes to inspire your St. Paddy's Day festivities.
Salmon is always a winner!
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The Best Way to Cook Salmon — We Tested 5 Methods, and the Winner Was Fast, Easy, and Delicious
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The last time I was in Alaska, I had the most amazing, delicate, flavorful salmon fillets I’ve ever had. The flesh was buttery, melt-in-your mouth …
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10 Sweet & 10 Savory Eats: Valentine's Day Delights
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Explore the art of crafting irresistible sweets that will sweep your loved one off their feet, from decadent chocolate delights to luscious berry-infused treats. Then, savor the richness of savory dishes that promise to add an extra layer of romance to your intimate dinner.