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moveable feasts

How a Centuries-Old Soldier Ration Found a Fanbase in Alaska

Known as "pilot bread," hardtack is ubiquitous across the state.

Zeb Larson, Atlas Obscura

moveable feasts

Remembering When Fish Rode the Rails

For decades, salmon, catfish, and trout traveled in America's fleet of "Fish Cars."

Jonathan Feakins, Atlas Obscura

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A Hot-Air Balloon Restaurant and Other Stories of Food on-the-Go

Five highlights from Gastro Obscura's "Moveable Feasts" series.

Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura

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Aboard the World's First Hot-Air Balloon Restaurant

A Dutch master chef cooks meals among the clouds.

Elisia Guerena, Atlas Obscura

Meet the Great Seed Detective

Adam Alexander preserves heirloom vegetables and the history they represent.

Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura

One Indian Village, More Than 100 Varieties of Mangoes

Kannapuram locals are documenting and conserving the many kinds of their favorite fruit.

Rashmi Gopal Rao, Atlas Obscura

The Return of Swiss Cheese Baths

Melting into a tub of whey has a long history in the Alps.

Oriana Pauli, Atlas Obscura

How to Use Baking Soda Like a Scientist

This ingredient belongs in both the laboratory and the kitchen.

Nik Sharma and Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

For Centuries, English Bakers' Biggest Customers Were Horses

A crusty, dense bread got the country's hardworking equines through long days.

Sam Lin-Sommer, Atlas Obscura

Inside the Egg Mayo Protection Association

The surprisingly competitive world of France's humblest bistro staple.

Madeleine Rothery, Atlas Obscura

The Changing Landscape of Eating Roadkill

One way to make sense of the senseless slaughter of roadkill? Salvage it for food.

Ben Goldfarb, Atlas Obscura

Why the Japanese Calendar Is Full of Unofficial Food Holidays

A linguistic quirk created both Banana Day and Strawberry Day.

Allan Richarz, Atlas Obscura

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Discovering the Modern South Asian Ritual of Making Chai

Remember the history, practice, and be creative.

Sujata Day, Atlas Obscura

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Inside the Tour de France’s Fast and Furious Feed Zone

Feeding cyclists mid-race involves a century-old method of careful handoffs.

Megan B. Wells, Atlas Obscura

The Mysterious Mushroom That Only Grows in Burn Scars

To find fire morels, forage after wildfires.

Elaina Zachos, Atlas Obscura

Listen to Stories About Cocoa Plants in Quarantine and Communicating With Cows

Our favorite culinary adventures from the Atlas Obscura podcast.

Alex Mayyasi, Atlas Obscura

The Winemakers Bringing Viticulture Back to Venice

In the unlikely lagoon environment, long-lost grapes grow once again.

Eric Millman, Atlas Obscura

The High-Octane Coffee Fueling Ukraine's Front Line Forces

The bitter, strong "Ukrainer" provides caffeine and a moment of calm.

Kris Parker, Atlas Obscura