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How to Make Jollof Rice

The West African staple is the grandmother of Lowcountry red rice and jambalaya.

Michael W. Twitty, Atlas Obscura

School Lunch Around the World

Not every country has the same recipe for brain food.

Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura

These Stuffed, Fluffy Bagels Are Taking China by Storm

Chinese bakers are putting their own spin on a North American classic...minus the poppy seeds.

Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura

Missouri’s One-Of-A-Kind Restaurants Offer Delicious Cuisine and a Dose of History

Ribs inside a railcar, filets in a Civil War hospital and wings in an airport hangar – the Show-Me State is full of unique culinary experiences.

Inside Roman Emperors’ Outrageously Lavish Dinner Parties

From Nero's revolving dining room to Augustus’s rigged lottery.

Guy de la Bédoyère, Atlas Obscura

Medieval Chefs Would Have Liked Dessert Hummus

Recipes in Arabic cookbooks included everything from rose hips to cinnamon.

Tom Verde, Atlas Obscura

Can Music Make Your Food Taste Better?

Spice up your meals with some sonic seasoning.

Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura

Inside One Family's Mission to Revive an Abandoned Appalachian Trout Farm

The Walkers' hatchery now provides rainbow and brook trout to Michelin-starred restaurants across the East Coast.

Eric J. Wallace, Atlas Obscura

In Taiwan, Vegetarian Meat Isn't Trying to Fool You

Vegan chef George Lee’s new cookbook explores the potential of plant-based foods.

Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura

Making a Massive Marshmallow, a Giant Chicken Nugget, and More

Feast on a Dorito bigger than your head.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

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'Joyce Chen’s China': How a Film Used Food to Bridge a Cold-War Divide

The 1972 documentary cast a warm light on a vilified country.

Sam Lin-Sommer, Atlas Obscura

How Will You Celebrate Strawberry Season?

Host a strawberry party, go berry-picking, or make strawberry shortcake.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

How to Consult an Onion Oracle

From the Midwest to a tiny town in Italy, the tradition of weather-predicting onions lives on.

Roxanne Hoorn, Atlas Obscura

The 19th-Century ‘Strawberry Parties’ That Raised Money and Spirits Each Spring

Servers wore strawberry hats and green gowns while guests feasted on shortcake, sherbet, and ice cream.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Why Fresh Fish Isn't Always Best

More restaurants are dry-aging their seafood, for concentrated flavor and enhanced texture.

Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura

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This Tiny Restaurant Helps Keep Kashmiri Cuisine Alive in Pakistan

The Dilbar Hotel has been a hub and haven for Kashmiri Muslims since 1950.

Hasan Ali, Atlas Obscura

Japanese Green Tea Once Fueled the Midwest

It's a forgotten moment in American beverage history.

Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura

White Rice Is Bland? These Japanese Researchers Beg to Differ

Japan's food world is eagerly awaiting an upcoming "flavor dictionary."

Kenji Hall, Atlas Obscura