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food history

The Wondrous History of the Waffle

From food frolics to pandan pastries, a guide through centuries of waffle love.
November 28, 2022
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a seat at the table

How Thailand's 'Happiness Farmer' Built an Oasis of Simple Living

A revolution in food-growing, home-building, and seed-saving is afoot outside Chiang Mai.
November 23, 2022
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engastration

Celebrating the United States of Stuffing

Eric Kim explores the past, present, and future of Thanksgiving’s mightiest side dish.
November 21, 2022
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sustainable

The Quest to Make Jellyfish Delicious

Italian chefs are teaming up with scientists to fry, sauté, and pickle the creatures into the food of the future.
November 15, 2022
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puns

Why Do We Roast Politicians With Food-Based Insults?

When you can't throw a vegetable at a rotten official, call them one.
November 14, 2022
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calendars

Puzzle Monday: Unofficial Japanese Food Holidays Crossword

November 14, 2022
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historical recipes

Who Decided to Put Sauerkraut in Chocolate Cake?

The infamous ‘Don’t Ask Cake’ is better than it sounds.
November 10, 2022
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drinks

Shake Up Your Cocktails with Miso and MSG

There's a long history of savory, surprising mixed drinks.
November 7, 2022
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In This 'Black Power Kitchen,' Joy and Activism Collide

Ghetto Gastro honors the Bronx with sea moss, chopped "stease," and saltfish takoyaki.
November 4, 2022
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politics

How 'Fist Rice' Became a Symbol of Korean Democracy

In the city of Gwangju, this food fueled a fight for freedom.
November 3, 2022
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blood food

The Strange Endurance of Consuming Human Blood for Our Health

From draining slain gladiators to modern-day "sangs," people have long looked to blood as a panacea.
October 31, 2022
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funeral food

A Cookbook for Dining With the Dead

Learn to make amaranth skulls, “buried” tamales, and other regional Día de Muertos recipes.
October 28, 2022
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future

A Cookbook for Surviving the End of the World

Fancy a spit-roasted roasted alien? Urine whiskey? A deep-fried Game Boy?
October 26, 2022
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utopias

The Curious Connection Between Food and Cults

From Fruitlands to NXIVM, food has served as the core of Utopia and a tool of control.
October 24, 2022
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halloween

The Disappearing Philippine Tradition of 'Souling' for Rice Cakes

Pangangaluluwa means singing, costumes, and treats.
October 24, 2022
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cheese

The French Art of Cheese-Label Collecting

“It’s more than a hobby, it’s a passion.”
October 18, 2022
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ao loves halloween 2022

The Ancient Art of Kitchen Divination

How to try tasseography, cromniomancy, and other mystical gastronomic arts.
October 17, 2022
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grains

This Nearly Lost Ancient Grain Tradition Could Be the Future of Farming

A past global staple you've never heard of, maslins are poised for a comeback.
October 13, 2022