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chinatown

Feast on 2,000 Years of Chinese Culinary History

Fuchsia Dunlop's 'Invitation to a Banquet' is a delicious tour de force.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
November 7, 2023
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midwest

The Midwest's Scandinavian Secret to Eggcellent Coffee

Immigrants from Northern Europe used eggs to make a smooth, tasty brew.
Kathy Adams , Atlas Obscura
November 7, 2023
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onions

Looking for the Perfect Onion

From Georgia to New Zealand, the quest for a sweet, painless onion continues.
Mark Kurlansky, Atlas Obscura
November 7, 2023
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war fare

In Ukraine, Bakers Are Making Desserts Shaped Like F-16s and Bomb-Sniffing Dogs

These symbolic sweets raise morale and funds for defense.
Lydia Tomkiw, Atlas Obscura
November 3, 2023
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mesopotamia

Ordering Off a 5,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Menu

A community effort brings ancient flavors to modern Texas.
Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura
November 3, 2023
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vegan

Celebrating the Food of West Africa, Vegan-Style

From a region known for meat dishes, plant-based perspectives are emerging.
Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura
October 31, 2023
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funeral food

The Family Recipes That Live On in Cemeteries

Around the world, recipe gravestones tell stories of love, grief, and remembrance.
Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura
October 31, 2023
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whiskey

Gastro Obscura’s Guide to the Northern Kentucky Bourbon Tour

10 worthy stops along The B-Line® to sip and savor spirited whiskey.
Sponsored By Meet Northern Kentucky
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vintage

Make Tiger Tail Ice Cream With Gastro Obscura

Recreating a vintage Canadian classic.
Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura
October 27, 2023
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autumn

This Italian City Is Obsessed With Squash

Ferrara is the place for all things pumpkin.
Elena Valeriote, Atlas Obscura
October 25, 2023
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fragrant foods

Ancient Egyptians May Have Spiced Their Mummies

Most ingredients in embalming perfumes were good enough to eat.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
October 25, 2023
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aleister crowley

The Decadent Diet of Aleister Crowley

From sex-magick oysters to fantastical haggis, his diaries reveal an adventurous gourmand and accomplished chef.
Carolyn Tillie, Atlas Obscura
October 20, 2023
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honey

The Magic Spells That Herded Medieval Bees

For European beekeepers, “swarm charms” were once a tool of the trade.
Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura
October 20, 2023
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sociology

Why Halloween’s ‘Poison Candy’ Myth Endures

Even though we know better.
Jennifer Byrne , Atlas Obscura
October 19, 2023
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diaspora

The Joy of Third-Culture Cooking

Chef Jon Kung wants you to make spaghetti with lion's head meatballs.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
October 16, 2023
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food history

Make This Fallout Shelter–Friendly 1960s Ham Spread

The author of this recipe hoped you would never need it.
Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura
October 13, 2023
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booze

The Oat-Milk Cocktail That Took Down an Army

Amanda Schuster explores the origins of the Atholl Brose in “Signature Cocktails.”
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
October 12, 2023
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food history

The 10th-Century Master Chef Who Wrote Food Poetry

His verses offer a glimpse into the good life during the Islamic Golden Age.
Fehmida Zakeer, Atlas Obscura
October 12, 2023