Articles by Sam O'Brien

The 17th-century artifacts were likely christening gifts.

History and legend collide in the story of one seriously suggestive sweet.

The story of this saffron-hued swirl has become as twisted as its dough.

Once a magical, murderous farmhand, the nisse has transformed into a beloved holiday figure.

These beautiful mementos of mourning have all but disappeared.

From biscuits to cherry pie, these award-winning dishes tell family stories dating back to the 1800s.

There’s never been a better time for this forgotten frugal classic.

Eat like ancient Great Plains hunters with this simple recipe.

In an age of distance, we can still connect in the kitchen to mourn, memorialize, and heal.

There's a wide world of recipes that don’t require buying yeast.

Use every last crumb with these feats of culinary creativity.

Sixty-three bakeries pitched in to build a mega-stollen.

Join us on a culinary scavenger hunt across New York City.

From most beautiful to most explosive, here are some highlights from our growing database of the world's wondrous foods.