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To Cover India in a Single Cookbook? Mission Possible. Apr 10, 2019

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If you're a fan of home cooking, deep dives into culinary history, and emerging topics in today’s quickly moving food culture, TASTE Daily is a must-listen. Home to the popular series TASTE Food Questions, as well as essays, travel features, interviews, and deeply reported narrative non-fiction published on TASTE. Produced by Max Falkowitz, Anna Hezel, and Matt Rodbard.

What’s the Difference Between Jelly and Jam? Apr 09, 2019

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Do you have a conserve conundrum?

There's a Reason Chili Is So Much Better the Next Day Apr 08, 2019

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And here’s how you can add a little extra spark on day two or three.

What is Oolong Tea? Apr 07, 2019

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You’ve tried the rest, now taste the black dragon.

Sugee Cake: Malaysia’s Take on Semolina Cake Apr 06, 2019

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Sugee cake is a dessert that, on paper, sounds undeniably Western—it’s made with creamed butter, plenty of eggs, semolina, and a capful of brandy. But in reality, it’s a celebration cake of Eurasian communities in Malaysia and Singapore, a vestige of the region’s colonial past.

What Does the ‘Extra Virgin’ in Olive Oil Mean? Apr 05, 2019

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There’s a lot the label won’t tell you.

How Do You Make Neapolitan-Style Pizza at Home? Apr 04, 2019

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Without the extreme heat of a wood-fired grill, there’s a trick to getting that prized leoparding. Yes, you want leoparding.

Can You Un-boil an Egg? Apr 03, 2019

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Technically, yes! Though you wouldn’t want to eat it.

Guisados: The Stewy King of All Tacos Apr 02, 2019

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Though they may not have charred edges from a plancha or the crispy coating of a beer batter, guisados leave a lasting impression.