Food
Jeu de Paume, Anyone?
Pete Sampras and the Williams sisters play tennis. The author and his fancy French friends prefer its ancestor
True Grits
Grits are getting dressed up and going to upscale restaurants, but those who love 'em most still like 'em best at home
Will the Kitchen Please Shut Up!
Talking oven mitts, anyone? At the Counter Intelligence Project, research wizards are creating the culinary gizmos of tomorrow
Hot Dogs Are Us
It's no stretch to say they're more American than apple pie because they link us all together
In the Land of Milk and Money
Yes, we've got milk and plenty of it, from a venerable business that is high-tech, ultra-efficient and, for many, still offers a rewarding way of life
Salt of the Earth
We can't live without it. Salt runs through our language, our history, and our veins
Hot-Rock Cooking Party
For archaeologists, the proof is in the pudding or rather, in the agave, cactus and other goodies
As American as Apple Pizza Pie
Americans eat 350 slices every second, and pizza's popularity is soaring from Sydney to Moscow. For purists, Naples is the only home of the genuine article
For Jacques Torres, the Highest Art Is a Piece of Cake
Sugar in all forms seduces our sweet tooth from the first taste, but in the hands of a premiere pastry chef it becomes magical
Ooh La La! Only in France Can You Find Cheeses Like These
It's easy to lose your head over the luscious array of fromages fermiers still being made the old-fashioned way by Gallic artisans
Across the Country, It's All Happening at the Coffeehouse
In small towns and cities too, we're seeking out neighborhood havens where one can savor an espresso and a sense of community
Without Garlic, Life Would Be Just Plain Tasteless
Sliced or chopped, sauteed or roasted, this bold little bulb has Americans clamoring for cloves to add sizzle to supper or to cure what ails us
Any Way You Slice it, a Poilane Loaf is Real French Bread
Forget the baguette. This legendary Parisian baker makes authentic sourdough boules the old-fashioned way—by hand, over wood fires
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