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Across the Nation, a Native American Coffee Movement Is Brewing

Beans roasted on reservations are coming to your cup.

Tsanavi Spoonhunter, Atlas Obscura

This Writer Is Tweeting Everything Sylvia Plath Ever Ate

Busting sexist myths about a famous poet, one tweet at a time.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

The Farmers and Gardeners Saving the South's Signature Green

These seed savers are preserving and celebrating the enormous genetic diversity of collard greens.

Debra Freeman, Atlas Obscura

burning questions

So What Is a British Biscuit Really?

And why does it need to "snap"?

Dan Nosowitz, Atlas Obscura

In Japan, Taxpayers Enjoy Gifts of Fresh Fruit and Wagyu Steak

The Furusato Nozei program deals with the downsides of urbanization.

Grace Kwan, Atlas Obscura

When Life Gave Pennsylvania Spotted Lanternflies, Its Bees Made Spotted Lanternfly Honey

A smoky-sweet flavor, courtesy of an invasive species.

Alexandra Jones, Atlas Obscura

How Boise, Idaho, Became a Sanctuary for Refugees and Their Cuisine

Becoming a "Welcoming City" has been a boon to the region's restaurants.

Laura Kiniry, Atlas Obscura

Eat Like England’s First Non-Royal Ruler With This Propaganda-Filled Cookbook

Opponents of Oliver Cromwell published his family recipes, with a side of fake news.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

soda fountains and pharmacies

Remembering America's Golden Age of Hot Sodas

Drink like a Prohibition-era teen with recipes for the Hot Cherry Egg Bounce and Hot Egg Lime Juice Fizz.

Jeri Quinzio, Atlas Obscura

This Project Maps 25 Years of New York's Lesbian Nightlife

The interactive tool allows readers to explore how queer social life has changed over time.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

Make the Ancient Road Snack of Central Asian Nomads

Qurt is salty, long-lasting, and packed with protein.

Susie Armitage, Atlas Obscura

curious kitchenware

The Macabre Mystery of a British Family's Skull-Topped Spoons

The 17th-century artifacts were likely christening gifts.

Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura

Keep Your Quarantine Garden Growing With These 8 Unique Seed Companies

Grow the plants tailored to your region, passion, or heritage.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

The Trailblazing Brazilian Restaurant Serving a Taste of the Amazon

Studying anthropology inspired a husband-wife team to ignore mockery and share their native foods.

Rafael Tonon, Atlas Obscura

How a Korean-American Farmer Is Sharing Her Heritage Through Rare Seeds

The heirlooms include an ancient 'apple melon.'

Jess Eng, Atlas Obscura

cloistered comestibles

At This Portuguese Bakery, the Recipes Were Written by Nuns Centuries Ago

The owner of Alcôa has devoted decades to recovering lost pastries.

Dania Rodrigues, Atlas Obscura

February 26, 2021

To Earn His Crown, Germany's Tofu King Had to Overcome Sausage and the Slammer

The country once arrested purveyors of meat alternatives.

Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura

February 25, 2021

Inside the Gently Competitive World of Giant Vegetable Growing

Great Britain's greatest green thumbs break records every year.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

February 24, 2021