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A Franken-Forest of Fruit Trees Is Growing on Governors Island

The project will rescue forgotten peaches, plums, and apricots.

Marina Wang, Atlas Obscura

Sold: A Black Texan Trailblazer's 'Treasure Chest' of Recipes

Lucille Bishop Smith's famous recipe boxes are still sought after.

Rebecca Rego Barry, Atlas Obscura

home-cooked history

How a Black-Owned 19th-Century Tavern Became the Birthplace of a Beloved Cookie

Joe Froggers tell a story of Black business ownership, slavery, and seafaring in Massachusetts.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

Cook Like an Ancient Mesopotamian With the World’s Oldest Recipes

Age-old cuisine, from soup to sweets.

Jess Eng, Atlas Obscura

Why Are NYPD Cruisers Playing the Ice Cream Truck Jingle?

The melody occupies a niche space at the intersection of ice cream, entertainment, and Black history.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

disappearing world

Inside Ethiopia's Endangered Wild-Coffee Forests

The demise of Arabica's birthplace would be a catastrophe for the industry.

Jeff Koehler, Atlas Obscura

7 Ways the World Transforms Leftover Bread Into Delicious Dishes and Drinks

Highlights from a long history of turning crumbs into puddings, soups, and brews.

Natasha Frost, Atlas Obscura

These 7 Local Food Boxes Offer a Taste of Travel

Get New Orleans pralines, Jersey Shore sea salt, and other iconic treats delivered to your door.

Laura Kiniry, Atlas Obscura

These Farmers Are Delivering Veggies From a Fleet of Adult Ice-Cream Trucks

During the pandemic, arugula is just as exciting as a Choco Taco.

Sarah Kuta, Atlas Obscura

food shortage innovation

6 Comfort Foods Born of Historic Times of Discomfort

When the going got tough, the tough left recipes.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

Meet the Owner of the World's Largest Pizza Box Collection

1,550 and counting.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

How a Beer Historian Is Documenting COVID-19's Impact on Brewing

The biggest blow to beer since Prohibition.

Courtney Iseman, Atlas Obscura

The Cherokee Chefs Bringing Back North America’s Lost Cuisine

Researching traditional foods led them to the revelations of an archaeological dig in Kentucky.

Eric J. Wallace, Atlas Obscura

Celebrate the Heyday of Sweet American 'Salads' With These 7 Dishes

Highlights from an era of convenience, creativity, and Cool Whip.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

With Restaurants Closed, Tuscany’s Finest Fare Is Going to Food Banks

Families in need are receiving prosciutto and Pecorino di Pienza.

Federico Formica, Atlas Obscura

citizen science

Scientists Need Your Sourdough to Solve a Microbial Mystery

For North Carolina researchers, every starter is more data.

Hannah Thomasy, Atlas Obscura

7 Spectacular Breads to Make Once You’ve Mastered the Frog Loaf

From crispy popovers to artful bird cakes, take a carb cruise around the world.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

How the Influenza Pandemic Popularized Lemons

When it reached America, Sunkist marketers recommended hot lemonade.

April White, Atlas Obscura