Food
Robots Are Coming to the Kitchen. What Does This Mean for Everyday Life?
Can automated restaurants still be community and cultural spaces, or will they become feeding stations for humans? These and other questions loom as new food tech reaches the market
Bananas and Curry on Pizza? That's How the Swedish Do It
Before you turn your nose up at the sweet and spicy combination, consider its roots in the country’s post-World War II food culture
What Does Human Flesh Taste Like? The Answer Depends on Who You Ask
Cannibals have weighed in with different opinions. Some say it tastes like pork, while others say like veal—and still others say like nothing else
Why Are Fishermen Braving Dangerous Waters to Harvest Bizarre-Looking Sea Creatures? They're Delicious
Gooseneck barnacles are tasty, but expensive, given the skill and guts it takes to gather them from slick rocks slammed by waves
Common Artificial Sweetener Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk in Small Study
Healthy people who consumed 30 grams of the sweetener erythritol had an increased risk of blood clot formation, while people who consumed the same amount of glucose did not
'Dangerous' Pesticide That Could Harm Fetuses Is Pulled From the Market in Historic Move by EPA
Often used to kill weeds around crops, DCPA poses a health risk to the unborn babies of pregnant farmworkers, according to the agency
Your Microwave Is Teeming With Bacteria, Study Suggests
Researchers found thriving communities of microbes in microwave ovens used in home kitchens, shared spaces and laboratories
New 'Butter' Made From Carbon Dioxide Tastes Like the Real Dairy Product, Startup Says
The company, called Savor, uses a synthetic fat to approximate the taste of butter and is seeking regulatory approval
A Giant Polka-Dotted Pumpkin Takes Root in London's Kensington Gardens
The bronze sculpture was created by famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who often uses pumpkins in her work
You Can Now Visit France's First-Ever Cheese Museum
The Musée du Fromage in Paris hosts tastings and teaches visitors about traditional cheesemaking practices
Singapore Approves 16 Insect Species for Human Consumption
The move comes amid broader efforts to improve food security and diversify food sources
Did the Extinction of the Dinosaurs Pave the Way for Grapes?
Newly discovered fossils in South America hint at the evolution and proliferation of grapes around the world
Leftover Ramen Broth Is Causing Problems on South Korea's Mount Halla
Visitors are dumping the salty liquid on the ground, and authorities are concerned about its impact on plants and animals
The Surprising History of Pad Thai
The national dish of Thailand is actually a fusion of Thai and Chinese food cultures
Savor the Bountiful Flavors of Summer
These 15 images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest offer a taste of the season
Keeping the Spirit of Maine’s Wild Blueberry Harvest Alive
In the far reaches of New England, an unusual convergence of farmworkers renews an ancient and increasingly threatened agricultural practice
This Man Brewed Beer Using 3,000-Year-Old Yeast and a Recipe From an Ancient Egyptian Papyrus
Utah homebrewer Dylan McDonnell created his 'Sinai Sour' in his backyard
Will the Bistro Save France's Rural Villages?
Because these social hubs are the glue holding communities together, a growing movement seeks to protect them on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
America’s Best New Restaurant Celebrates the Flavors of West Africa
The James Beard Award-winning Dakar NOLA is at the forefront of a generation of fine-dining establishments determined to educate foodies about the true origins of “Southern” cuisine
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2024
From a bluegrass capital in Virginia to a laid-back surf town in Hawaii, these spots are beckoning to tourists this year
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