Food History
The Sparkling Jewish History of Dr. Brown’s Soda
Jewish

The Sparkling Jewish History of Dr. Brown’s Soda

From medicinal tonic to nostalgic deli classic.

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Community

This Homemade Sriracha Was Food52's First-Ever ‘Viral’ Recipe

Shared by a community member in 2010.

Cake

How a Buttermilk Cake From Oklahoma Won the 1955 World Series for the Brooklyn Dodgers

A culinary tale from the dugout.

Butter

How Butter Built a Cathedral—& Other Interesting Butter Facts

Butter has led a life of international mystery.

The Enduring Art of Turning Butter Into Sculptures
Butter

The Enduring Art of Turning Butter Into Sculptures

How a perishable ingredient has been transformed into shapes for centuries.

by:  KC Hysmith
March 13, 2023
7 Common French Cheese Myths, Busted
Cheese

7 Common French Cheese Myths, Busted

Why cheese ≠ charcuterie, and other major misconceptions.

by:  EmilyMonaco
February 14, 2023
How Maru Toledo Is Preserving Jalisco’s Forgotten Culinary History
Profiles

How Maru Toledo Is Preserving Jalisco’s Forgotten Culinary History

From birria and beyond, meet the writer, teacher, and researcher.

by:  Naomi Tomky
January 26, 2023
3 Iconic Cocktails That Changed the Way We Drink
Cocktail

3 Iconic Cocktails That Changed the Way We Drink

How Angostura bitters mixed their way into entertaining mainstays through the decades.

by:  KC Hysmith
October  3, 2022
Why Is Umami So Hard to Describe?
Seasoning

Why Is Umami So Hard to Describe?

The elusive flavor behind everything from savory broths to aged cheeses.

by:  Maggie Hennessy
September 28, 2022
The Culinary Traditions of Northern Europe’s Only Indigenous People
European

The Culinary Traditions of Northern Europe’s Only Indigenous People

And the family committed to sharing their Sámi heritage with others.

by:  Joe Baur
August 19, 2022
How Hoecakes Mark the Endurance & Strength of Black Americans
Black History

How Hoecakes Mark the Endurance & Strength of Black Americans

"Today’s hoecakes are fried with oil in a skillet; but the dish’s name is a hint at its origin, a...

by:  Alex Portée
February  4, 2022
How This Ancient Korean Dessert Is Making a Comeback
Lunar New Year

How This Ancient Korean Dessert Is Making a Comeback

Hangwa describes myriad dainty confections often served during Korean ancestral rites or traditional...

by:  Justine Lee
February  1, 2022
How King Cake Came to Rule Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras

How King Cake Came to Rule Mardi Gras

The colorful history behind this sweet tradition.

by:  Chelsea Brasted
January 19, 2022
Babka's Disputed, Delicious Origin Story
Bake

Babka's Disputed, Delicious Origin Story

How one Jewish dessert became so popular (& what we lost along the way).

by:  Sarah Jampel
January 18, 2022

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