Ever wondered why certain foods instantly transport you back to childhood or make you feel safe during tough times? Those dishes we call comfort foods have stories far more complex and fascinating ...

Food has a way of surprising us. We assume certain dishes belong to specific countries, but history tells a different story. Trade routes, immigration, and cultural exchange have blurred the lines of ...

Are you a pro at pickling? How about baking sourdough bread or brewing your own kombucha? If the answer is yes, you've probably picked up on one of the recent trends promoting fermented foods, which ...

RabbiJeffrey Marx of The Santa Monica Synagogue is also a scholar interested in American immigration and food history. He tells us how Philadelphia became the home of cream cheese and how Jewish ...

beef and is similar to beef jerky. As is the case with so many Mexican meats, carne deshebrada is used as filling for tacos, burritos and tortas.