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Anne Ewbank

Anne Ewbank

Gastro Obscura's senior associate editor

Based in Northern California

Get in touch at: anne.ewbank@atlasobscura.com

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Carve a Cucumber Shark and Other Glorious Garnishes

Creating a cute food decoration takes more enthusiasm than skill.

The Hottest Drink of the 1893 World's Fair Was an Artificial Orange 'Cider'

"You're drinking something that some guy just cobbled together out of Lake Michigan water and food dye.”

The Truth Behind the Girl Scout Cookie Graveyard

Even popular cookies can end up permanently cut from the roster.

The Woman Preserving a Beloved Bean Collection

The "Friends of Sam Birch" plant dozens of bean varieties each year.

Flambé Your Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This retro cooking trend is back.

It's Lent. Do You Know Where Your Fish Fry Is?

Across the country, communities are mapping out where to get their seasonal fish fix.

February 28, 2024

Unusual and Fascinating Herbs to Plant This Spring

Sow some wonder in your garden beds.

February 12, 2024

Have a Trophy? Mix This Victorian Drink in It

Long before the Stanley cup craze, people were showing off with trendy drinking vessels.

January 29, 2024

What Is Gingerbread? The Answer Is Complicated

Historically, gingerbread didn't always include ginger.

December 18, 2023

I Bought an Ostrich Egg, and Here's What I Made With It

First step: Grab a hammer.

November 20, 2023

How Canned Food Went From Military Rations to Fancy Appetizers

This simple technology changed the world.

November 13, 2023

Gastro Obscura's Favorite Fall Treats and Autumn Feasts

Celebrate the season with deep-fried maple leaves and black apple butter.

October 9, 2023

Cooking a Microwave Feast, 1980s-Style

Is it possible to nuke a decent boeuf bourguignon?

September 11, 2023

How Taiwan's Boba Tea Took Over the World

It’s much more than a drink.

A Peek Inside America's Most Dazzling Menu Collection

Henry Voigt has a treasure trove of vintage restaurant ephemera.

Southern California's Anime-Inspired Food Scene

Fans of Japanese pop culture have opened cafes, pop-ups, and even an ice cream parlor.

The Fly-In Restaurants on America's Airfields

Both pilots and planespotters seek out these aviation-themed eateries.

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Chowder Once Had No Milk, No Potatoes—and No Clams

The earliest-known version of the dish was a winey, briny, bready casserole.

The Sweet History of Lemonade

This humble drink isn't so simple.

The Restaurants at the End of the World

Some chefs seek adventure on distant islands and within far-flung forests.

The Stories and Saviors Behind Heirloom Seeds

Plant a Gastro Obscura garden this spring.

The Wondrous History of the Waffle

From food frolics to pandan pastries, a guide through centuries of waffle love.

November 28, 2022

4 Library Collections Filled With Culinary Treasures

They're saving food history for the future.

September 19, 2022

Eat Like an Apollo 11 Astronaut With This Celestial Dessert

Neil Armstrong, Richard Nixon, and Jimmy Stewart all feasted upon Clair de Lune.

August 26, 2022