Cooking
What Made Edna Lewis the Mother of Soul Food
The Virginia-born chef did more than anyone to elevate Southern food to haute cuisine
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
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
Neanderthals Hunted and Butchered Massive Elephants 125,000 Years Ago
Meat from the gigantic animals could have fed hundreds of hominids, according to a new analysis of bones found in central Germany
Should the U.S. Ban Gas Stoves?
While the White House opposes an all-out ban, a federal safety agency is studying the health and environmental hazards of the kitchen appliances
Haiti's Beloved Soup Joumou Serves Up 'Freedom in Every Bowl'
Every year, Haitians around the globe eat the pumpkin dish on January 1 to commemorate the liberation of the world’s first free Black republic
Neanderthals Cooked Surprisingly Complex Meals
Charred food remnants provide insight into 70,000-year-old dietary practices
Should You Let Artificial Intelligence Plan Your Thanksgiving Dinner?
While A.I. recipe generation has come a long way, it won’t outdo humans anytime soon
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2022
From cookbooks to memoirs to food history, these ten titles will fill you up
Early Humans May Have Cooked Fish 780,000 Years Ago
New research adds to the debate about when humans began cooking with fire
Gas Stoves Are Leaking Toxins Into California Homes
Researchers found cancer-causing benzene and other air pollutants in samples from 159 Golden State residences
The Contentious History of Official State Foods
How a bill about muffins, chili, or plums becomes law—or doesn't
Panama's Sancocho Is a Soup That Can Cure It All
The cherished stew is a welcome remedy for homesickness—or even a hangover
Grace Young, Who Documented the Toll of Anti-Asian Hate on NYC's Chinatown, Receives Julia Child Award
A $50,000 grant is awarded to the culinary historian for her advocacy of Chinese-American culture and cuisine
A Brief History of Puerto Rico's Beloved Mofongo
And how you can make the hearty, 'crunchy-soft' meal
A Museum in Rome Narrates Italian History Through Cookbooks and Kitchenware
Reopening this spring, Garum explores more than 500 years of local culinary traditions
Want to Forage for Your Own Food? Join the Pros at These Five Spots
The pandemic has caused a surge in interest in wild foods, and resorts worldwide have taken notice, creating tasty excursions for guests to indulge in
How the Potato Chip Took Over America
A fussy magnate, a miffed chef and the curious roots of the comfort food we hate to love
The Real Betty Crocker May Never Have Existed, but She Still Became a Symbol for American Women
Created as a customer service tool 100 years ago, the fictional character marks the evolution of domesticity in the United States
