Food

A tag sealing a bag of hot dog buns displays a best before date of February 29

Decoding Expiration Dates

Eat up—It's National Something Day

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Meeting José Andrés, and the Wines of Spain's Ribeiro Region

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Olympic Feats of Food

Robért Fresh Market’s cake came with Mardi Gras beads, and a Mardi Gras plastic cup, but much to our disappointment, the baby was nestled on the outside of the cake, so there was no suspense in consumption process. Still, we had no problem eating the entire cake. The dough was delicate and layered, and the icing not overwhelming. A delicious prospect even without the surprise.

The King of Cakes at Mardi Gras

King cake may have gained fame through American Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but it got its start in Europe

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Foods to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger

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Going Red Velvet for Valentine's Day

Sweets are not in short supply around Valentine's Day. But here's an option a little more sophisticated than candy hearts or chocolate kisses

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The Evolution of the Sweet Tooth

There's a reason sweethearts don't give each other boxes of radicchio for Valentine's Day. Humans have a soft spot for things that taste sweet

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Five Ways to Cook With Beer — Super Bowl Style

Beer is surprisingly versatile -- use it in any (or all!) of these dishes to spice up your football-watching party

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Eating Snow

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Gumbo: The Superest Bowl of All?

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Thinking Outside the Cereal Box

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Agave Nectar in Your Tea?

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The Most Successful Food Commercials

Beyond Cream and Sugar: Coffee With Cheese, Eggs and Reindeer Bones

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The Kokumi Sensation

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Turmeric as Health Food?

Like Water for Chocolate

Delicious Moments on Film

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Salmon Farming Can Be Sustainable

Smithsonian Magazine staff writer Abigail Tucker takes a closer look at the salmon farming industry

Fresh wasabi root

Can Wasabi Save Lives?

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