In this day and age of specialization, W. Hodding Carter is an unashamed generalist. The man is curious about everything, and his books have taken him around the world. He’s followed in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, retraced Leif Ericsson’s journey to the New World in an authentic replica of a Viking merchant ship, and has written about the ecology of the Everglades, the history of plumbing, his quest for Olympic gold, and even how to build your own mackerel smoker with the same single-minded determination. These days, he’s finding adventure of a different kind—living within his means.
W. Hodding Carter
W. Hodding Carter on gourmet.com
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Well, Nobody’s Perfect
The zero-spending game is called on account of soccer … and foraging for wild edibles.
10.01.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- foraging,
- coffee,
- w. hodding carter
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Barter Me This
From turnips to chicken manure, you won’t want to stop ’til you get enough.
09.24.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- bartering,
- chickens,
- no-knead bread
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: In Cod we Trust
In this month of no spending, it’s the little things that loom large.
09.17.09
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Just Coasting Along
Week One of zero spending involves a refresher course in Driver’s Ed.
09.10.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- foraging,
- w. hodding carter
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Split-Second Timing
On the first day of school, sometimes even grown-ups want to run away from home.
09.03.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- ethanol,
- w. hodding carter
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Mead and Greet
An ancient libation isn’t just for renaissance fairs.
08.27.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- honey,
- beverages,
- w. hodding carter
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Gearing Up for the Z-Day Challenge
During the month of September, how many days can one man go without buying anything?
08.20.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- gardening,
- w. hodding carter
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Better Living Through Broccoli
What happens when the one vegetable you love to hate turns out to be the most delicious vegetable in the world?
08.13.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- gardening,
- broccoli,
- w. hodding carter
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: Happy Anniversary, Honey
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like stripping down (a chair) to the bare essentials.
08.06.09
food + cooking
Extreme Frugality: I am the Ant
It’s time to start getting ready for winter instead of living the life of a grasshopper, playing music and feasting all summer long.
07.30.09
- Keywords
- extreme frugality,
- culinary culture,
- eggs,
- w. hodding carter
