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Make the Official Mocktail of the European Space Agency

Inspired by a mission to Jupiter, this bright blue drink bested 69 other 'space juices'.

Introducing 'A Seat at the Table'

This new series celebrates how people of color are changing the food world

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How Chinese Food Won Over the World

Chinese-Canadian filmmaker Cheuk Kwan tells a story of innovation and survival.

The Soviet 'Red Passovers' Where Jews Gave Thanks for Communism

Instead of celebrating freedom from Egypt, people celebrated liberation from capitalism.

The Delicious Universe of Asian Culinary Comics

These food cartoons fight stereotypes, share memories, and tell forgotten histories.

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Remembering Caesar, Colonial Virginia’s Enslaved Chocolatier

In Robert E. Lee's birthplace, Dontavius Williams honors an unsung chef.

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The Woman Preserving the Endangered Cuisine of Indian Jews

Esther David traveled from the spice port of Cochin to the mountains of Mizoram to record this culinary culture.

Ever Spotted a Doppelgänger Food?

Your favorite dish may have a mysterious twin.

February 27, 2023

The Sweet and Sour Origins of Amish Soul Food

In Pennsylvania Dutch Country, African Americans have created a distinct and delicious cuisine.

February 6, 2023

The Sauce That Survived Italy's War on Pasta

The Futurists tried to abolish pasta and all they got was this delicious dish.

January 27, 2023

The Underground Cooks of Singapore's Prisons

In the 1970s and 80s, when the guards stepped away, the pots and flames came out.

January 12, 2023

A Tongue-Tingling Tour of Mouth-Numbing Spices

Is "electrifying" the sixth human taste?

January 9, 2023

How a Black-Jewish Historian Crafts a Hanukkah Meal

Michael Twitty tells the intertwined stories of the African and Jewish diasporas through fried Hanukkah treats.

December 23, 2022

playing with your food

The Bakers Transforming New York’s Buildings Into Gingerbread

Not a gummy bear was spared during the Great Borough Bake-Off.

December 13, 2022

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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

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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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

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

In Jordan, an Ancient Bread Tradition Rises Again

Al Barakeh Wheat Project resurrects the nation's heritage grain and, with it, a bygone communal culture.

October 7, 2022

One Man's Search for the First Hebrew-Lettered Cookbook

The text is a snapshot of Hungary's Jewish middle class in the mid-1800s.

September 26, 2022

The Photographer Capturing the South From Waffle House Booths

Micah Cash’s journey to 125 diners was fueled by burnt coffee, scrambled eggs, and Southern hospitality.

September 14, 2022

moveable feasts

The Art of Eating Well in Antarctica

With resourcefulness and a little help from international neighbors, a volunteer crew thrived in the icy landscape.

August 23, 2022

When Every Ketchup But One Went Extinct

The main casualty of the catsup war was flavor.

August 16, 2022

How the Chinese Diaspora Feeds Itself, in 100 Dazzling Illustrations

What does home taste like?