Sing It Now: 'One A Penny, Two A Penny, Hot Cross Buns'
Many in the U.S. know this Easter treat mainly from song. But in the U.K. and many former British colonies (even the U.S.), they're big business.
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Artisanal Plastic: Japan's Fake Food Is A Real Art
Intricately crafted replicas of all sorts of dishes and drink — cakes, sushi and even beer — are ubiquitous window displays in Japan. A new book visually explores the culture of Nearly Eternal food.
Newfoundland Faces Condiment Crisis As Smucker's Scraps Mustard Pickles
Smucker's announced they will discontinue the beloved Zest and Habitant mustard pickles, which are popular on the province of Newfoundland.
Eggs Become Art To Celebrate Life's Rebirth
Cultures around the world decorate eggs to celebrate spring. Modern artists continue those traditions, reflecting the fragility and beauty of life.
Fry And Fry Again: The Science Secrets To The Double Fry
You might have heard that double-frying food gives you a thicker, crunchier, more soul-completing crust. Here's why it works.
Study Finds Climate Change Could Be Leading To Better Wine
A new study in the journal Nature Climate Change finds weather plays a role in determining the quality of wine produced.
Ceci N'Est Pas Ice Cream (Actually It's Lard And Food Coloring)
A photo series exposes the cheats food stylists use to make dishes look so scrumptious in glossy magazines and cookbooks. Roast meats are glazed with motor oil, and milk is replaced with glue.
With Bees In Trouble, Almond Farmers Try Trees That Don't Need 'Em
A relatively new variety of almond tree called Independence has some beekeepers nervous. These trees are self-fertile — meaning they technically don't need bees to pollinate their flowers.
Bubble Tea Is Back — With A Vengeance
Boba is the Taiwanese beverage that allows you to chew your drink. In its latest incarnations (think horchata and cocktail bobas), it's playing ambassador to a whole host of other foods and trends.
When Chefs Become Famous Cooking Other Cultures' Food
Rick Bayless is a master of Mexican fare. He's also a white guy from Oklahoma. Over the years, that's made him the target of criticism. Who gets to be the ambassador of a cuisine?