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
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
Scientists Say Bakers Were Making an Early Version of Focaccia Bread 9,000 Years Ago
New research suggests that Neolithic communities living in the Middle East experimented with recipes and baked large flatbreads between 7000 and 5000 B.C.E.
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 World’s Best Pizza Is in New York City, According to Italy-Based Rankings
Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side has claimed the top spot in an annual ranking of pizzerias around the globe
The Rebellious History of Mooncakes, the Note-Passing Dessert That Liberated China
During Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese around the world eat the miniature molded and filled cakes to wish their families wealth and happiness
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
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
Archaeologists Discover Brutal ‘Bakery-Prison’ at Pompeii
Enslaved workers toiled for hours in a dark, cramped space to grind grain for bread
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2023
Travel to Rome, Alaska, West Africa and beyond with this year’s best cookbooks, memoirs and historic deep dives
The Sticky History of Baklava
The sweet dessert is an important part of the culinary identity of so many places that people sometimes dispute claims to its origins
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
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
‘The Great British Bake Off Musical’ Comes to London’s West End
A new stage adaptation aims to capture the heart of the beloved baking show
One Woman’s Quest to Eat 244 Scones Across U.K. Is Now Complete
Over ten years, Sarah Merker has tried—and ranked—scones at National Trust sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Timeless Draw of Decorating Cookies
Intricate designs painted by biscuit artist Ella Hawkins are part of a lengthy baking tradition
A Brief History of Pancakes
From ancient Greece to Shrove Tuesday celebrations, the sweet or savory flat cakes have long been a culinary staple
As Traditional Bakeries Disappear, the French Baguette Receives UNESCO Protection
The agency adds the “artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread” to its intangible heritage list
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2022
From cookbooks to memoirs to food history, these ten titles will fill you up
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