From Sprites to Schnapps, Take a Spirited Trip Through Germany’s Black Forest
On the scenic Oberkircher Brennersteig trail, home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, travelers won’t go thirsty
Bananas and Curry on Pizza? That’s How the Swedish Do It
Before you turn your nose up at the sweet and spicy combination, consider its roots in the country’s post-World War II food culture
Why Are Fishermen Braving Dangerous Waters to Harvest Bizarre-Looking Sea Creatures? They’re Delicious
Gooseneck barnacles are tasty, but expensive, given the skill and guts it takes to gather them from slick rocks slammed by waves
The Boozy History of Baba au Rhum
The French are known for their pastries, but few desserts garner as much attention as this dried-out cake resuscitated with rum
The Surprising History of Pad Thai
The national dish of Thailand is actually a fusion of Thai and Chinese food cultures
Savor the Bountiful Flavors of Summer
These 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest offer a taste of the season
How Coffee Helped the Union Caffeinate Their Way to Victory in the Civil War
The North’s fruitful partnership with Liberian farmers fueled a steady supply of an essential beverage
Will the Bistro Save France’s Rural Villages?
Because these social hubs are the glue holding communities together, a growing movement seeks to protect them on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
America’s Best New Restaurant Celebrates the Flavors of West Africa
The James Beard Award-winning Dakar NOLA is at the forefront of a generation of fine-dining establishments determined to educate foodies about the true origins of “Southern” cuisine
These Chefs Are Elevating African and Caribbean Cuisines From Carryouts to Fine Dining
More Americans are eating and learning about dishes such as fufu and curried goat in establishments recognized by the highest echelon of the culinary world
How Zongzi Became the Must-Eat Food During the Dragon Boat Festival
A festive recipe to ward off sea monsters remains a staple of one of China’s biggest cultural events
How Americans Got Hooked on Counting Calories More Than a Century Ago
A food history writer and an influential podcast host tell us how our thinking about health and body weight has—and hasn’t—evolved ever since Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters took the nation by storm
The Contentious History of the Pop-Tart
In the 1960s, two cereal giants raced to develop a toaster pastry
Tweak the Recipe of This Australian Biscuit, and You Can Get a Hefty Fine or Even Jail Time
On April 25, a national holiday called Anzac Day, Aussies enjoy an Anzac biscuit in honor of military veterans
Northern Europe and the British Isles
The English Farmers Who Harvest Rhubarb by Candlelight
The secret to the world’s sweetest rhubarb? Sealed sheds, total darkness and a little old-fashioned flair
An American-Made Sake Movement Is Underway
In the last decade, a truly homegrown effort has bubbled up in the United States
How Kids Cornered the Market on Lemonade
The tangy tale of how America’s children learned to squeeze life for all it’s worth
Your Ten-Step Guide to Cooking the Perfect Pasta, Including How to Salt the Water
Following these pieces of advice from chefs will ensure tastier, more nutritional noodles for all
How a Microbe From Yellowstone’s Hot Springs Could Help Feed the World
A Chicago startup has turned a fungus found by NASA into a protein-packed food
How This German Chocolate Shop Created a Sweet Way for Young Admirers to Pass Love Notes
For more than 150 years, Heidelberg locals and tourists have enjoyed the “Studentenkuss,” or Student Kiss—a praline nougat on a waffle wafer covered in dark chocolate
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