Black Smoke, the African American Roots of BBQ

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A Taste of Spain via Hemingway

Linda interviews author Howie Southworth about his new book, Hemingway’s Spanish Table. Part travelogue, part cookbook, this compelling culinary journey traces Hemingway’s travels through the provinces of Spain he visited and the foods he ate. Howie Southworth presents the allure ...  Show more

The History of Mac ’n Cheese, from Ancient Rome to Modern America

Today, macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, a staple of weeknight dinners, family gatherings, and Soul Food restaurants. Humble though the dish may seem, culinary historian Karima Moyer-Nocchi traces its history to Ancient Romans, Renaissance cardinals and popes and ...  Show more

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