Mary Randolph

Barbecue is a cornerstone of American cuisine, containing all of the contradictions of the country itself.

How the crunchy stalks went from Victorian centerpiece to ubiquitous football snack.

If you like hot chicken, perhaps you’d be interested in knowing where it comes from.

One obvious change occurred at around the turn of the 19th century, when the rapid expansion of the canning industry brought canned pumpkin to every market.

How Americans went from adventurous eaters to plain janes—and then back again.