Drop that fork! Why eating at your desk is banned in France
What the French history of the leisurely lunch break can teach us about separating work from rest.
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'Drive-Thru Dreams' Explores America's Love-Hate Relationship With Fast Food
Americans have a torturous relationship with fast food. We vilify it but also view it through a nostalgic lens. A new book explores this complicated yet seemingly unshakable bond.
Watergate Salad: A Fluffy Green Bite Of Washington, D.C.'s Past
Thirty years ago, if you walked into a deli in Washington, D.C., you might find a dish called "Watergate Salad." And it's not bad. Soft. Tangy. You can taste why this caught on. And why it went away.
The Colonial Roots Of Pimiento Cheese
A Filipina American discovers her favorite cheesy snack has a bloody origin story.
The Real 'Favourite' Of Queen Anne's Era? Tea, And The Gossip That Swirled Around It
The Oscar-nominated film has reignited interest in the life (and love interests) of a corpulent, gouty, queen who liked chocolate more than tea. So why are Queen Anne and tea-drinking so closely tied?
Colonial Williamsburg Serves Up The Past So You Can Try A Taste Of History
The living-history museum in Virginia re-creates 18th-century recipes in its restaurants using ingredients grown in the traditional way onsite. But some modern palates aren't too keen on the taste.
In Home Of Original Sriracha Sauce, Thais Say Rooster Brand Is Nothing To Crow About
The Rooster brand, ubiquitous in the U.S., is now being exported to Thailand, where Sriracha was born. But many Thais who taste the U.S. version are not impressed. "I wanted to gag," says one.
An Indian Dessert, Beloved And Battled Over, Now Stars In Its Own Movie
Rosogolla is a classic Indian sweet, so loved that a new film tells its "bittersweet" origin story. But that story comes with its own version of a political birther controversy.
Korean Culinary Cures: From Tummy Aches To Hangovers, Here's How Moms Cook Up Relief
Cooking to soothe sick children is a ritual for moms around the world. In Korea, some foods are widely believed to help treat ailments and boost health. Here's a look at some popular healing dishes.
The Oscar For Best Snack Goes To ... Popcorn, The 6,000-Year-Old Aztec Gold
Zoom in and behold the science secrets behind popcorn's airy crunch — and learn about the snack's ancient origin — in this bite-sized video.