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An ostrich egg, alongside a regular chicken egg for scale.
food

I Bought an Ostrich Egg, and Here's What I Made With It

First step: Grab a hammer.
Anne Ewbank November 20, 2023
food

Do Colder or Warmer Places Eat More Spicy or Bland Food?

The correlation between temperature and flavor is obvious across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Frank Jacobs, Big Think November 17, 2023
From pastry-built deer to rosewater balloon fights, May had many table-side tricks up his sleeve.
food

The Fantastical Feasts of England's First Celebrity Chef

Pastry warships, frogs hopping out of pies, and other spectacles devised by Robert May.
Amanda Herbert November 17, 2023
Apatosaurus trackway
List

21 Unexpected Wonders in Colorado’s Vibrant Cities and Small Towns

Uncover hidden gems within Colorado’s charming cities and small towns–like Durango, Golden, Grand Junction, Last Chance, and more.
Wildlife biologist Serra Hoagland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, is bridging Indigenous traditions and modern methods.
science

7 Memorable Stories to Mark Native American Heritage Month

Tales of tradition, erasure, resilience, and dancing.
April White November 17, 2023
stores

Podcast: Tiny Bread Box

Trek through rural Vermont to find what is perhaps the cutest and most filling micro-store.
The Podcast Team November 15, 2023
<em>Apicius</em> doesn't specify decorating this dish with rose petals, but it adds a nice touch.
ancient

Make Ancient Roman Brain and Rose Soufflé

Somebody in the fifth century combined these ingredients into one recipe, and probably no one has since.
Andrew Coletti November 14, 2023
The Falset Marçà Cooperative in Tarragona is another work by Martinell.
architecture

The Beauty of Catalonia's Modernist 'Wine Cathedrals'

Winemaking collectives pooled their resources to build these architectural wonders.
Noah Lederman November 14, 2023
"A warehouseful of canned salmon."
food

How Canned Food Went From Military Rations to Fancy Appetizers

This simple technology changed the world.
Anne Ewbank November 13, 2023
Making Swedish egg coffee is both a beloved tradition and a fascinating chemical process.
food

The Midwest's Scandinavian Secret to Eggcellent Coffee

Immigrants from Northern Europe used eggs to make a smooth, tasty brew.
Kathy Adams November 7, 2023
Chocolates made in homage of Ukraine's famous bomb-sniffing Jack Russell terrier, Patron.
food

In Ukraine, Bakers Are Making Desserts Shaped Like F-16s and Bomb-Sniffing Dogs

These symbolic sweets raise morale and funds for defense.
Lydia Tomkiw November 3, 2023
After hosting months of events at Rice University, the Houston mudhif will be relocated to a permanent home at the end of the year.
ancient

Ordering Off a 5,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Menu

A community effort brings ancient flavors to modern Texas.
Andrew Coletti November 3, 2023
maps

From Cursed Coconuts to Santa Claus, 6 Unexpected Election Day Stories

Including a guide to some of the most disastrous votes in history.
April White November 3, 2023
At Cantine Toca, Evy Mendes serves mushrooms and plantains with <em>conserva</em>, a citrusy, spicy sauce from Guinea-Bissau.
food

Celebrating the Food of West Africa, Vegan-Style

From a region known for meat dishes, plant-based perspectives are emerging.
Andrew Coletti October 31, 2023
"It was just an acknowledgment of the love that went into her baking," Richard Dawson says of his mother's recipe epitaph.
cemeteries

The Family Recipes That Live On in Cemeteries

Around the world, recipe gravestones tell stories of love, grief, and remembrance.
Sam O'Brien October 31, 2023
food

Gastro Obscura’s Guide to the Northern Kentucky Bourbon Tour

10 worthy stops along The B-Line® to sip and savor spirited whiskey.
Tiger tail ice cream features an unlikely but harmonious merger of black licorice, orange, and dairy.
food

Make Tiger Tail Ice Cream With Gastro Obscura

Recreating a vintage Canadian classic.
Andrew Coletti October 27, 2023
A woman loading <em>zucca violina</em> into a van.
food

This Italian City Is Obsessed With Squash

Ferrara is the place for all things pumpkin.
Elena Valeriote October 25, 2023