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Food
Here we explore some of the best foods and dishes in the world through the experiences of growers, home cooks, and foodies.


Is San Diego the Ice Cream (and Gelato) Capital of America?Â
San Diego loves ice cream. According to AI-powered consumer insight platform Tastewise, San Diego has the highest concentration of ice cream establishments per capita.


Camas, Our Grandmother: A Story of Return and Resilience this Fourth of July
I picked a camas flower and using a curved digging stick with a t-bar handle, I plunged it into the earth, using my body weight to push down and up until a clod of dirt emerged.


Blueberries & the Taste of Summer: U-Pick Farms, Fun Facts, and a Juicy History
There’s something deeply nostalgic about the first taste of blueberries each summer, tart, sweet, warm from the sun.


What Are Ramps? The Wild Spring Green Chefs and Foragers Adore
For thousands of years, one of the most sought-after woodland harbingers of spring has been Allium tricoccum. Depending on where you live in eastern North America, you might know this native, unshowy perennial best as a ramp, a ramson, a wild leek, or a wild onion


A Sicilian Dove and a Table of My Own: Fiasconaro Colomba and Easter Traditions
The first time I tasted the Fiasconaro Colomba Classica, I wasn’t in Sicily. I wasn’t even in Italy.


In Search of the Perfect Dumpling: What is a dumpling?
What makes a dumpling truly authentic? Is it the delicate hand-folded wrapper, the perfectly seasoned filling, or the tradition passed down


Strawberries, Reinvented: Florida’s Pineberries vs. Japan’s High-Tech Berries
Growing up in Florida, strawberries were more than just a fruit, they were a way of life.


Guerrerense Cuisine Steps Into the Light
Guerrero, the Pacific-facing Mexican province southwest of Puebla and the State of Mexico and north of Oaxaca.


The Truth About Honey: What I Learned as an Honorary Beekeeper
A few years ago, I found myself fully suited up, standing in the middle of a buzzing apiary, surrounded by thousands of bees.


The Real Love Story: Sourdough
This Valentine’s Day, while many celebrate with chocolates and roses, at AuthenticFood.com, we’re embracing a love that runs deeper.


Cooking for the Departed: Exploring the Singular Authenticity of Helva
Helva, a common name for butter-fried starch-based desserts, is one of Turkey's most popular sweet treats.


Turkey 101 and My Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Tradition
This Thanksgiving I find myself reflecting on my own journey with the iconic centerpiece of the holiday table.


Exploring Baklava's Layers of Tradition and Taste: An Interview with Dr. Osman Güldemir on the Authenticity of Turkey’s Iconic Dessert
When I began traveling to Turkey nearly a decade ago, I fell in love with baklava.


Barbunya Pilaki – The Indubitable Queen of All Mezzes
As spring gives way to summer, midway through May, barbunya (borlotti or cranberry beans) arrive in Istanbul’s neighborhood markets.


Mulukhiyah: Cairo’s Comfort Food with a Rich History
Internationally known as Nalta Jute or Jute Mallow, mulukhiyah is a leafy green vegetable that holds a special position in Egyptian cuisine.


Beyond the Orange: The World of Blue Pumpkins
Do you ever think of blue pumpkins? Blue pumpkins, with their striking hues and unique flavors, are slowly becoming a favorite among fo


Food Authenticity in the UK: A Post-Colonial Perspective
Food authenticity in the UK’s diverse restaurant scene is increasingly important to modern diners.
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