Readers who wrote in described the same pattern again and again. Something small and convenient became part of the daily routine.

Buy produce that is in season. It is cheaper, tastier and often grown closer to home.

The numbers

Every family has its own version, and every version is correct in its own kitchen.

There are still open questions, and we will update this story as we learn more.

People are smarter about this than companies give them credit for.

Where it started

There are still open questions, and we will update this story as we learn more.

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There is no single right answer here, but there are clear trade-offs. Knowing them makes the choice easier.

Every family has its own version, and every version is correct in its own kitchen.

What people are saying

It is easy to dismiss this as a passing trend. The people doing it every day see it differently, and their reasons are worth hearing.

Cooking times vary with your stove and pan. Trust your nose and your eyes over the clock.

The numbers tell part of the story. The people behind them tell the rest, and they are usually more interesting.

Common mistakes

Every family has its own version, and every version is correct in its own kitchen.

Cooking times vary with your stove and pan. Trust your nose and your eyes over the clock.

We spoke with people on every side of the issue: the ones who started it, the ones affected by it and a few who are still not convinced.

There are still open questions, and we will update this story as we learn more.