Food History
How Hoecakes Mark the Endurance & Strength of Black Americans
Black History

How Hoecakes Mark the Endurance & Strength of Black Americans

"Today’s hoecakes are fried with oil in a skillet; but the dish’s name is a hint at its origin, a reminder of our ancestors’ abilities to make something whole out of the scraps we were given."

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Lunar New Year

How This Ancient Korean Dessert Is Making a Comeback

Hangwa describes myriad dainty confections often served during Korean ancestral rites or traditional holidays—the treats have a complex history, but many are eager to see a resurgence.

Mardi Gras

How King Cake Came to Rule Mardi Gras

The colorful history behind this sweet tradition.

Bake

Babka's Disputed, Delicious Origin Story

How one Jewish dessert became so popular (& what we lost along the way).

The Funky, Flavorful Side Dishes to Complete Any Korean Meal
Vegetarian

The Funky, Flavorful Side Dishes to Complete Any Korean Meal

A brief history of banchan—and 4 inventive recipes to try.

by:  Samantha Weiss Hills
January 12, 2022
Italians Avoided Pizza for Centuries—Tourism Changed Everything
Pizza

Italians Avoided Pizza for Centuries—Tourism Changed Everything

Pizza’s dominance on the international gastronomic stage hinges not on a glorious past rooted in antiquity...

by:  Karima Moyer-Nocchi
January 11, 2022
Everyone in Maine Is Obsessed With These Chips
New England

Everyone in Maine Is Obsessed With These Chips

They're just gas station snacks, but Humpty Dumpty All Dressed chips are so dang good.

by:  Jeremy Glass
November 26, 2021
In 'Taste Makers,' Meet the Immigrant Women Who Changed American Food
American

In 'Taste Makers,' Meet the Immigrant Women Who Changed American ...

A conversation with author Mayukh Sen and writer Reem Kassis.

by:  Reem Kassis
November 16, 2021
The Definitive History of Dorie Greenspan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookie

The Definitive History of Dorie Greenspan’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

With the publication of her newest book, “Baking With Dorie,” Greenspan has published 28 distinct...

by:  Maya Kosoff
November  6, 2021
The 200-Year-Old History Behind Why We Carve Pumpkins
Pumpkin

The 200-Year-Old History Behind Why We Carve Pumpkins

And how the unassuming turnip played a major role.

by:  Amanda Sims
October 19, 2021
How Pepper Went From “Black Gold” to Everyday Seasoning
Pepper

How Pepper Went From “Black Gold” to Everyday Seasoning

You can’t pay rent with the spice anymore, but it’s still well worth your money.

by:  Kamalika Mukherjee
October 15, 2021
Why Apple Pie Isn’t So American After All
Thanksgiving

Why Apple Pie Isn’t So American After All

The surprisingly un-American history of our country's most iconic dish.

by:  Rossi Anastopoulo
October  8, 2021
A Brief History of Canadian Thanksgiving
Canadian

A Brief History of Canadian Thanksgiving

And what we can learn from our neighbors up north.

by:  Ellen Gray
September 28, 2021
The Unlikely Resilience of the Calcutta Chop
Indian

The Unlikely Resilience of the Calcutta Chop

Colonial British Clubs were meant to exclude the customs and cuisine of India, but instead, they inadvertently...

by:  Meher Mirza
September 26, 2021

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