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cloistered comestibles

The Controversial Hams That Helped a French Cathedral Save Its Organ

A bell tower in the Saint-Pierre cathedral hides a meaty secret.
Emily Monaco, Atlas Obscura
December 26, 2024
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holiday

Our Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipes and Stories

Raise a glass of Yuletide punch, or an ice cream-loaded elixir.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
December 24, 2024
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christmas monsters

Make Krampus Bread This Holiday Season

Introducing the edible version of the least-cuddly Christmas creature.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
December 23, 2024
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orchards

Inside the Japanese-American Farm Preserving Endangered Fruit

How one family turned their peach orchard into a rallying cry for saving heirloom flavors and building community.
Sarah Lohman, Atlas Obscura
December 18, 2024
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glowing

How to Make Fluorescent Food

A UV light and specific ingredients can make a dish or drink change color.
Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura
December 16, 2024
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gastro guides

Gastro Obscura's 10 Essential Places to Eat and Drink in Barcelona

Scout out rare Catalan “sea and mountain” specialties, superlative hot chocolate, and boozy “fork breakfasts.”
Austin Bush, Atlas Obscura
December 16, 2024
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stinky but scrumptious

Pizza Hut Taiwan Knows It’s Making Italians Angry

From stinky tofu to Oreo-calamari, there's a method to their specialty-pie madness.
Clarissa Wei, Atlas Obscura
December 10, 2024
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chefs

Cooking Creatively With J. Kenji López-Alt

The author of "The Food Lab" shares his science-based kitchen techniques and current food quest.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
December 9, 2024
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booze

The Booze-Soaked Lives of Wild Animals

Not only is alcohol consumed widely in nature, it may have played a role in human evolution.
Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura
December 3, 2024
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seed banks

Svalbard's Global Seed Vault Banks Biodiversity and Sprouts Controversy

The Arctic facility is the world's largest safeguard for seeds—and fertile ground for critics and conspiracy theories.
Adriana Craciun, Atlas Obscura
December 2, 2024
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funeral food

Recreating an Ancient Roman Dinner of Death

To investigate the legend of Emperor Domitian’s Black Banquet, we made our own macabre feast.
Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura
November 29, 2024
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turkey

Talking Turkey With Eric Kim

The secrets to a better bird lie in the long, sometimes surprising history of the turkey dinner.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
November 25, 2024
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pumpkins

This Obscure Heirloom Pumpkin Makes a Fantastic Pie

Never a commercial success, the Long Island cheese pumpkin deserves a place in your Thanksgiving dessert.
Sarah Lohman, Atlas Obscura
November 22, 2024
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jello

The Glorious World of Sweet Holiday Salads

Cool Whip and Jell-O for everyone!
Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura
November 18, 2024
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recipes

Bake 'Baby Bread' as a Celebration of Life and Death

‘Pan Y Dulce’ is Bryan Ford's love letter to Latin American baking traditions.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
November 12, 2024
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turkey

This Turkey Church Is Just One Way People Celebrate the Humble Bird

The ceremonial significance of the turkey goes back much further than Thanksgiving.
Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura
November 11, 2024
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social media

This Book Contains a Century of Historical Sandwiches

In 'Sandwiches of History,' Barry Enderwick dives into good, bad, and bizarre combinations.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
November 6, 2024
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recipe

Make ‘Travel Cake’ for Your Next Journey

There’s a whole world of creative ways to take food on the road.
Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura
June 18, 2025