Ode to the French Baguette
Intangible in cultural heritage, tangible in my mouth
Food
What Kind of Man Was Anthony Bourdain?
He was so damaged, and yet he showed us so much of the world.
Is Food Getting Better?
The Thanksgivings of yore featured overcooked turkeys and Jell-O salad. Surely we’ve evolved.
Does Overindulgence Make You Happy?
Why we binge as a way of celebrating.
Thanksgiving’s Most Underrated Food
All hail the sweet potato.
What You Learn From Eating Alone
A personal pizza may seem sad, but it doesn’t have to be.
Why We Eat Together
Human food rituals are unique to our species.
The Sad Pragmatism of Inflation-Era Cuisine
Plus: Did the 1960s environmental movement worsen today’s climate crisis?
The Quest to Make the Best Worst Cup of Coffee
Robusta is more sustainable than arabica, but it suffers from a noxious reputation. Can experimental roasters make an unloved bean into the “smoky scotch” of coffees?
Jamie Oliver vs. Inflation
In times of hardship, cooking shows can make the case that recipes are sources of not just meals, but also resilience.