Feature What Does Kosher Mean? The convoluted philosophy behind the Jewish diet. Some parts of kashrut—the laws of the traditional Jewish diet, aka keeping kosher—are easy to … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What Is Texas Barbecue? Yes, there’s brisket. Here’s the other parts you should know. Texas barbecue has some obvious rules. Brisket is king. White bread on … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature How Do They Make Curly Fries? And what gives them that curly fry taste? If your favorite fry is the curly fry, you might just like curly fry … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What’s the Difference Between a Brine and a Marinade? And why neither does quite what you think. Whether you’re roasting a whole turkey or grilling a single flank steak, one of … Story: Max Falkowitz
Culture Who Invented Popcorn? The treat is so ancient that archeologists have found popcorn fossils. Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What Is Sous Vide? Cooking vacuum-sealed foods in a water bath is a lot easier than you think. Sous vide is now mainstream. Your favorite restaurants … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What’s a Fatberg? The horrifying reason you shouldn’t dump oil down the drain. In 2018, the city of London discovered a subterranean monster so grotesque, … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What’s the Difference Between Stock and Broth? And do they taste any different? You may have heard of bone broth: a paleo-friendly super-solution of animal bones simmered in water … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature Is Live Octopus Really Alive When You Eat It? And given its intelligence…should we eat it at all? There’s a popular Korean dish that involves raw octopus so fresh it’s actually … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What Is the World’s Hottest Hot Sauce? It’s so spicy, it comes with a terms of service agreement. Now that you can buy pure capsaicin crystals, the purest form … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What is Memphis-Style BBQ Exactly? A Cliff’s Notes version beyond the ribs. While your first thoughts of barbecue may lead you to Texas or the Carolinas, Memphis, … Story: Max Falkowitz
Cooking Why Is It Called Canola Oil? There’s no such thing as a canola plant, but there is CANADA OIL. Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What is Cottage Cheese Exactly? The lowdown on curds and whey. This June, the New York Times asked the world, “Is America ready to love cottage cheese … Story: Max Falkowitz
Cooking What’s the Difference Between Ice Cream and Frozen Custard? French vs. American ice cream, explained. In most of the U.S., “custard” and “ice cream” are often used interchangeably, but depending on … Story: Max Falkowitz
Feature What Is Pour-Over Coffee? Why baristas are fussing over the slowest, least efficient way to make a cup of coffee. Pour-over coffee is coffee at its … Story: Max Falkowitz
