The History of Ma’amoul, a Middle Eastern Cookie That Is a ‘Love Letter’ to Our Ancestors
Stuffed with nuts or dates, the shortbread cookie is enjoyed around Muslim, Christian and Jewish holidays
The Effervescent History of Seltzer, From the Early Days of Home Delivery to Today’s Trendy Cans
A century before LaCroix or Spindrift were refrigerator staples, factories in New York City were carbonating gallons and gallons of tap water each day
The Bittersweet Beginnings of Vanilla Cultivation Can Be Traced Back to the Far-Flung Isle of Réunion
A journey to the remote Indian Ocean island reveals the story behind the fragrant, delicious, ubiquitous spice—and the enslaved youth who made it a commercial success
The Last Operating Woolworth’s Lunch Counter Will Be Up and Running Once Again in California
A neighborhood icon, the Bakersfield luncheonette will mix modern design touches with classic decor
Two Centuries Ago, Batteaumen on Virginia’s James River Ended Long Work Days With a Taste of Freedom
The James River Batteau Company, an outdoor recreation-meets-historical tour business, has designed a dinner cruise that honors the resilience and culinary ingenuity of enslaved boatmen
How the Misrepresentation of Tomatoes as Stinking ‘Poison Apples’ That Provoked Vomiting Made People Afraid of Them for More Than 200 Years
The long and fraught history of the plant shows that it got an unfair reputation from the beginning
The TikTok-Famous Dubai Chocolate Traces Its Origins to the 13th-Century Middle East
Generation Z is putting its own spin on knafeh, a dish first designed to quash a caliph’s hunger pangs
How a Forgotten Bean Could Save Coffee From Extinction
One leading botanist is scouring remote corners of the earth to find new species that could keep our mugs full
The Salty, Sweet and Irresistible History of Baseball’s Most Famous Snack
Candy-coated popcorn, peanuts and a prize? That, and so much more, is what you get with a Cracker Jack
How the Irish Pub Became One of the Emerald Isle’s Greatest Exports
The Dublin-based Irish Pub Company has designed upwards of 2,000 pubs in more than 100 countries around the globe
Since Ancient Times, Romans Have Gifted These Cream-Filled Treats to Their Sweethearts
Once a part of marriage proposals, maritozzi are making a comeback in Italy and around the world
Could This Space Oven Allow Astronauts to Finally Cook in Space?
An aerospace engineer has invented an appliance that can whip up quiches, pizzas and more in a zero-gravity environment
Feast Your Eyes on These Paintings From the Impressionist Era
A new exhibition at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville will bring the food world of the late 19th century to its gallery walls
The Gooey Goodness of Velveeta Was a Smash Hit From Its Very Cheesy Start
How Emil Frey whipped up a smooth dairy sensation after two years of tinkering
How to Build Cross-Cultural Connections Over Food This Holiday Season
Supper clubs and immigrant-led cooking classes across the country bring people together, teaching diners to embrace their neighbors from around the world
Scientists Are Trying to Crack the Recipe for the Perfect Plant-Based Eggs
With new ingredients and processes, the next generation of substitutes will be not just more egg-like, but potentially more nutritious
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2024
Travel to the American South, Vietnam and beyond with this year’s best cookbooks, memoirs and historic deep dives
What Food Was Served at the First Thanksgiving in 1621?
Turkey may have been part of the holiday meal, along with venison, shellfish and corn, but pies and potatoes were decidedly not on the menu
Discover the Fresh and Unexpected Flavors of Slovenia, a Secret European Delight
In the young, tiny nation, inventive chefs are putting their own twists on classic regional dishes, using river trout, berries and other locally sourced delicacies to create some of the hautest cuisine around
See the Tools and Gadgets From Julia Child’s Kitchen That Reveal How the Beloved Chef Cooked
From the microwave to the food processor, the book author and television personality tried many appliances and devices to figure out the best ways to use them for her audience
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