Food Culture
The stories, traditions and people behind the food.
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Fortune Cookies and Chop Suey: Chinese American Food History
Fortune cookies came via Japan and General Tso’s chicken via Taiwan. Five myths about Chinese American food history, checked against museums and…
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Regional Barbecue Styles Compared: Texas, Carolina, Memphis, KC
Brisket or whole hog, vinegar or molasses, post oak or hickory: how Texas, Carolina, Memphis and Kansas City barbecue compare, and the…
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Día de Muertos Foods: Pan de Muerto, Mole and Their Meanings
Pan de muerto, sugar skulls, mole, tamales and atole: what goes on a Día de Muertos ofrenda, what each food means, and…
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French Table Knife Etiquette: What Bistros Still Get Right
French table knife etiquette rests on a simple idea: the knife is a working tool that stays in the right hand, cuts…
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MSG Myths vs Facts: What the Science Actually Says
From Kikunae Ikeda’s seaweed broth to a 1968 letter that sparked decades of fear, here are six MSG myths checked against the…
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How to Store Fruits and Vegetables to Reduce Food Waste
There is a specific kind of disappointment that comes from opening the crisper drawer and finding a bag of spinach that has…
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What Anti-Aging Products and Treatments Do Aesthetic Doctors Recommend?
What Anti-Aging Products and Treatments Do Aesthetic Doctors Recommend? Anti-aging skincare is no longer limited to a single type of product. Aesthetic…
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How to Create Outfit Concepts Without a Photoshoot
Booking a model, a stylist, and a photographer just to see whether a color combination actually works together is a lot of…
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Choosing Everyday Dinnerware for a Busy Restaurant
A practical guide to selecting restaurant dinnerware for menu presentation, stacking, handling, packing, quality control and repeat orders.
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Tasting Menu or À La Carte? How to Choose Without Regret
Choosing between two appealing menu formats can feel difficult. Both can promise an equally memorable meal. The better option depends on appetite,…
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Why Thoughtful Travelers Are Choosing Deeper Cultural Journeys Over Ordinary Vacations
There was a time when a great vacation meant checking off the big sights, taking a few good photos, eating somewhere nice,…
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Is a liv syrup or tablet which is better for liver support the Right Choice?
Introduction When I first stumbled across Ask Ayurveda, the world’s largest Ayurvedic portal, I was skeptical but desperate for help with my…
