Food
How Spam Became a Staple of Asian Cuisine
When American G.I.s fought abroad in wars in the 20th century, they left behind an unlikely legacy: canned meat
This Fourth Grader Created Alabama's New Official State Cookie
Called the Yellowhammer, the dessert is made with ingredients that are important to the state
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
From an ultramarathon capital in the Rockies to a laid-back village in the Florida Keys, these vibrant towns are calling your name
Sick Workers Connected to 41 Percent of Food Poisoning Outbreaks, CDC Reports
Paid sick leave policies could reduce the risk of spreading disease, notes the agency
How the U.S. Almost Became a Nation of Hippo Ranchers
In 1910, a failed House bill sought to increase the availability of low-cost meat by importing hippopotamuses that would be killed to make "lake cow bacon"
Archaeologists in Armenia Unearth a Bakery—Complete With 3,000-Year-Old Flour
Originally thought to be ash, the ancient powdery substance helped researchers identify the building's purpose
These Artworks Are Good Enough to Eat—Literally
The Blanton Museum in Austin asked bakers to create edible versions of pieces in its collection
A Skin Patch Could Help Allergic Toddlers Tolerate Peanuts
Some young children with allergies could eat low doses of peanuts without a severe reaction after wearing the patch for a year in a clinical trial
A.I. Could Soon Take Your Fast-Food Order
Wendy’s is testing a chatbot that can converse with customers, answer questions and send orders to the kitchen. Other chains are making similar moves
Van Gogh Painting Gets a New Name Thanks to an Eagle-Eyed Chef
Ernst de Witte realized that the onions in "Red Cabbages and Onions" are actually garlic
Seven Wild Ways Scientists Are Trying to Stop Invasive Carp
Researchers and local officials are using unusual methods to keep invasive carp from intruding into the Great Lakes and other waterways
How Did 500 Pounds of Pasta End Up in the New Jersey Woods?
Since stumbling across the scene, residents of Old Bridge have been perplexed by the pasta puzzle
Picnics Are Back
Gen-Z is spurning restaurants to enjoy hot dates outdoors—echoing the picnic's racy beginnings
Someone Ate Maurizio Cattelan's Banana Again
A student in Seoul feasted upon the fruit from "Comedian," an artwork featuring a banana taped to a wall
European Officials Trash Thousands of Brews in Dispute Over 'Champagne of Beers' Slogan
The word is typically reserved for sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France
French Monks Are Driving the Chartreuse Shortage
Dating back to 1605, the closely guarded recipe is becoming increasingly popular
A.I. Is Coming to Your Fortune Cookies
At least one fortune-writing company is using ChatGPT to come up with the clever messages that are a beloved staple of Chinese food in America
Watch This Elephant Peel a Banana With Her Trunk
Pang Pha likely learned to de-skin the yellow fruits while observing her human caretaker in her youth
Mimi Sheraton’s 10 Most Memorable Meals
From dinner by candlelight in Denmark to Peking duck in China, the celebrated food critic reveals her most memorable culinary experiences
Country Star Reba McEntire Wants to Revitalize a Small Town in Oklahoma
Atoka is now home to Reba's Place, a restaurant that has already attracted half a million guests
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