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Do Bagels Taste Better Because of the Water? Dec 06, 2019

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Real talk about one of New York City's most persistent urban legends.

It's Kinilaw, the Filipino Answer to Ceviche Dec 05, 2019

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Fresh, sour, and straight from the ocean, this classic dish captures the essence of Filipino cooking.

What’s Mortadella? Dec 04, 2019

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Is the fancy Italian deli meat worth the hype, or is it all just baloney?

Tunisia Eats A LOT of Pasta Dec 03, 2019

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The North African nation consumes almost as much pasta as Italy, but it isn’t just a facsimile. Tunisian pasta has an identity of its own.

What’s the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder? Dec 02, 2019

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And why your cake never rose in the oven.

She Raised a Generation of Taiwanese Home Cooks Dec 01, 2019

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Then she taught their American kids to cook too. Meet the remarkable Fu Pei-mei.

Bow Tie Pasta: It's a Jewish Thing? Nov 30, 2019

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Kasha varnishkes is a satisfying side dish that deserves a turn front and center.

Rethinking the Boring Baguette. Where? Bali. Nov 29, 2019

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Starter Lab’s retooling of the iconic French bread wasn’t exactly planned.

What Is Espresso, Exactly? Nov 28, 2019

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How to make coffee under pressure.

How Did Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows Become a Thing? Nov 27, 2019

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Thank a great American tradition: advertising.