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There are certain things that just evoke America:    – Baseball.  – Uncle Sam.   – Corn fields.   – Apple pie.    But what if we told you one of these iconic symbols doesn’t really belong on the... Read More

“Southern barbecue is the closest thing we have in the US to Europe’s wines or cheeses; drive a hundred miles and the barbecue changes.”   —John Shelton Reed, sociologist, writer, and all-around expert on all... Read More

Valentine’s Day has been celebrated since ancient Roman times—it began as a pagan fertility festival to celebrate Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, where goats were sacrificed, and women were paired off with men... Read More

You know that go-to order at your local Thai place? Rice noodles tangled up in sweet-sour-salty sauce, peanuts scattered on top, lime wedge on the side? Most people just order it and eat... Read More

When thinking about famous foods from around the world, some key dishes come to mind. We’re willing to bet Mexican cuisine ranks high on many people’s lists, with tacos at the top. But,... Read More

What makes us human? Some people will point to language. Others to tools, art, or culture. But there’s a quieter idea that sits at the centre of it all. Cooking. Not fancy cooking.... Read More