Margarett Waterbury
Margarett Waterbury writes about food, drinks, agriculture, and culture. She is the author of Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland’s Whiskies (Sterling, 2020) and the editor of Distiller magazine. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Whetstone Magazine, Whisky Advocate, Distiller, Artisan Spirit, Craft Spirits, various Edible publications, Capital Press, Civil Eats, and many other publications. A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Margarett lives in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys cooking, gardening, and walking long distances.
What Are Liquid Aminos and How Did They Become a Staple of Hippie Cooking?
This salty, savory sauce has a story.
How Bagged Salad Mix Took Over the Produce Section
Who thought of packaging salad greens in boxes, bags, and kits in the first place—and do you have to wash bagged salad before using?
The Root Vegetable That Fueled a $25 Million Ponzi Scheme
Rich in carbohydrates and easy to cultivate, these little rhizomes once promised to solve all of our energy problems.