About Dishing It Out

Dishing It Out, the Winston-Salem Journal's food blog, is the place to read about all things edible in the Triad. We'll talk about recipes, restaurants, eating out and eating in. Pull up a chair at the table and join us.

About the Author

Michael Hastings, Journal Food EditorMichael Hastings has been the Journal's food editor since 2000. A former chef, Hastings grew up picking green beans, blueberries and cherries in his grandparents' garden, as well as hanging around his mother's and grandmother's restaurant.

When it comes to food, he believes in eating everything in moderation -- and he will eat just about anything.

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