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Wine Under the Sea and Bread to Dive For
Wine is aged in wine cellars. Bread is baked in ovens. Those statements are mostly true but not in this case. We’re about to show you some of the unusual places your food and drink comes from.
Preserving Ancient Flavors of Mexico
Chef Abigail Mendoza is on a mission to keep Zapotecan traditions alive by cooking the food of her ancestors in Oaxaca, Mexico. More: Preserving Ancient Flavors of Mexico
Spicy Food From Around the World
Think spice makes everything better? Well, you’re right. We’re turning up the heat with our spicy food world tour. We asked seven people in seven countries to show us the foods that make them salivate and sweat. On the menu … Continue reading
This ‘Caviar’ Comes From Ant Eggs
Escamoles are the caviar of the Mexican desert. Unlike traditional caviar, which come from fish eggs, escamoles are ant eggs. Farmer José Islas Barrera invites us along as he digs up escamoles in Tlaxcala, Mexico. It’s tough work. Ants build … Continue reading
Coffee’s Natural Creamer
Coffee beans are filled with oils that emerge from coffee grounds under high pressure. These oils form the crema—the frothy stuff on top of an espresso. In the last installment of Science Friday’s series on coffee, food-science writer Harold McGee, … Continue reading
Maggot Cheese, Glowing Worms and Edible Bugs
This compilation is wriggling with stories about edible worms, glowing worms and scary worms that go on the attack. Oh, and as a bonus, we’ve thrown in a story about maggots. You’ve been warned.
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7 Ways to Drink Tea | Around the World
Fire up your kettles—we’re going around the world in seven cups of tea. Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky checks in with seven people in seven different countries who show us how they prepare their perfect cuppa. We sample … Continue reading
35 Times People Ordered Groceries During Quarantine And Got More Than They Bargained For
Fruits, vegetables, and berries come in various shapes and sizes—just like humans do. However, unlike with people, we don’t often see diverse-looking produce in stores. As it turns out, produce is held to strict and unrealistic beauty standards which result … Continue reading
These Big Ass Ants Are a Colombian Delicacy
“Once I start eating them, I can’t stop. They are delicious.” José Adrián Peña Álvarez isn’t talking about potato chips or pistachios. He’s talking about hormigas culonas, which literally translates to “big ass ants.” These large, winged insects are a … Continue reading
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