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
Meet the Black Inventor Who Developed the Ice Cream Scoop, Revolutionizing a Beloved Frozen Treat
While working as a porter, Alfred L. Cralle witnessed how hard it was to serve ice cream cones one-handed. He saved the day with his mold and disher tool, patented on this day in 1897
For A Young City, Scottsdale’s Art and Culture Goes Deep
From iconic architecture to indigenous culinary traditions, Scottsdale’s arts and culture scene is thriving
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
Archaeologists Discover 19th-Century Chocolate Factory in Barcelona
Housed in a medieval mansion, the workshop once produced sweets for Clemente Guardia, a thriving Catalonian chocolatier
You Can Eat These Sculptures at Tate Britain
“An Edible Family in a Mobile Home” features life-size figures sculpted from cookies and cake
The Quest to Save the World’s Most Coveted Chocolate
For these ambitious scientists in the rainforests of Ecuador, helping the environment has never tasted so sweet
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
How Germany’s Spaghetti Ice Cream Came to Be
Italian German ice cream maker Dario Fontanella invented “spaghettieis,” a clever dish that has captured the hearts of many
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month With These 15 Mouthwatering Treats
These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest feature creamy frozen delights to help beat the summer heat
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
These Artworks Are Good Enough to Eat—Literally
The Blanton Museum in Austin asked bakers to create edible versions of pieces in its collection
Scientists 3D Printed a Slice of Cake
The seven-ingredient recipe shows potential for the future of making food with this technology, researchers say
The Timeless Draw of Decorating Cookies
Intricate designs painted by biscuit artist Ella Hawkins are part of a lengthy baking tradition
Why Buying ‘Bird Friendly Cocoa’ Is a Sweet Deal
The Smithsonian launches a new certification for chocolate lovers looking to help their feathery friends
A Brief History of Ireland’s Carrageen Moss Pudding
The curious dessert—combining a seaweed found on the Emerald Isle’s coast with dairy—lies in the hands of regular folks who enjoy a challenge
‘Is It Cake?’ Builds on a Lengthy Tradition of Visual Deception
The ‘fool the eye’ desserts hearken back to paintings from a period in American history when there was anxiety over fakes, fraudsters and misinformation
What’s Up With the Pairing of Chili and Cinnamon Rolls?
Why kids across the western United States came to find the unlikely combination in their school lunches
Stonehenge’s Builders May Have Feasted on Sweet Treats
Excavations near the iconic English monument revealed traces of fruits and nuts
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