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Rafael Tonon

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Father Rui Sousa in the parish orchards.

islands

The Priest Who Resurrected an Island’s Cider Tradition

Father Rui Sousa saw opportunity in the parish orchards.

By Rafael Tonon
Homemade gata, a traditional Armenian pastry.

museums

Armenia's Culinary History Hides in a Museum's Manuscripts

Using rare documents and notebooks, Sonia Tashjian is piecing together the nation's food story.

By Rafael Tonon
The satellite dish in action on a sunny day.

restaurants

At This Armenian Restaurant, the Ovens Are Satellite Dishes

The "Sunny Meals" are made with sunshine.

By Rafael Tonon
The team mixes salt and seawater to make brine.

ruins

The Team Resurrecting Ancient Rome's Favorite Condiment

Making umami inside 2,000-year-old ruins.

By Rafael Tonon
Matrinxã mujeca (a fish soup) with local chilis and chili sauce.

restaurants

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.

By Rafael Tonon
The Roman cellar at Mas des Tourelles was recreated with help from archaeologists.

salt

Why Winemakers Are Adding Seawater to Their Wines

Vintners are following ancient recipes that call for a healthy pour from the ocean.

By Rafael Tonon
Blue bread is especially popular.

food

How Brazilian Chefs Are Using the Fruit That Can Turn Anything Blue

From skin to sourdough, jenipapo blue has become a culinary craze.

By Rafael Tonon
What is this, coffee for ants?

nature

The Secret to This Brazilian Coffee? Ants Harvest the Beans

The insects' trash is one farmer's treasure.

By Rafael Tonon
At Shin Suzuran, Takano handles nettle leaves.

food

How Japanese Immigrants in the Amazon Created a New Cuisine

Native fish sashimi and green papaya pickles provided a taste of home.

By Rafael Tonon

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