Its origins lie in the county's mining past, where it was devised as a complete, portable meal. The crimp acted as a handle, and some pasties were even made with different fillings at each end, offering both savoury and sweet in a single bake. Debate over the perfect pasty remains lively, but the classic combination of beef, potato, onion and swede is still the benchmark, and for many, still the one to beat.
The donut is a uniquely American food. You may find glorious bundles of fried dough that originated elsewhere in the world, especially in the Netherlands; after all, the Dutch are believed to have first introduced donuts to America (though they called them something akin to oily cakes-much less appetizing). But those lookalikes are mostly fritters or beignets, which have a distinctively different aura.
Delaware may be the second-smallest U.S. state (after Rhode Island), but it offers many perks, such as miles of family-friendly beaches and 17 stunning state parks. It's also home to a wide array of prosperous businesses - including highly acclaimed restaurants that fit any budget or craving. A visit to this Mid-Atlantic state allows you to sample a range of celebrated signature dishes and desserts, from steamed crabs to crab cakes, slippery dumplings, oysters, fried chicken, vinegar fries, and peach pie.
While there are a number of different, regional styles of BBQ found across the U.S., it's safe to say that they all have a few things in common: They all make for an incredible meal, and you're probably going to make a bit of a mess eating it. But that's part of the fun, right? Truly great BBQ takes time, effort, and commitment - even though there are some great versions of pulled pork that you can make with as little as three ingredients.
The traditional American Thanksgiving meal is pretty set in stone: turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and maybe a vegetable. The green bean casserole is quite popular, but I myself am a balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts and creamed spinach guy. Of course, every family likes to have their own twist on the classics. Mac 'n' cheese is always going to be good. Sweet potatoes can sit right next to the mashed
There's no doubt that Americans love to snack, no matter what part of the country they're in. According to a 2023 study published in the journal Nutrients, nine in 10 American adults consume at least one snack per day. But snacks play a special and central role in the South, whether featured in potluck luncheonettes, cocktail parties, barbecues, and crawfish boils, or simply feeding folks on the go.
In her review last year of the chic new Indian restaurant Bungalow in Manhattan, interim New York Timesfood critic Priya Krishna hopefully asked, "Are we done with the butter-chicken era of Indian restaurants?" It is the opening sentence, the seam from which the rest of the review drapes. Bungalow earned three stars for what it is (beautiful, playful, technically dazzling) but also for what it isn't, which is a restaurant that serves butter chicken.
You know Christmas is coming when Strasbourg gets all festive. The north-eastern French city has hosted Christmas markets since around 1570, and has become pretty good at them down the centuries it's the reason the city brands itself the Christmas capital of France'. This year's celebrations kick off on November 26th and run to December 24th. As usual, hundreds of chalets host local artisans selling Christmas gift ideas on the Grande Ile, while the streets will be verily festooneth festooneth, we tell you with illuminations celebrating a very Alsatian Christmas.
Layered over this are a network of megacities whose populations outstrip those of many European nations, with the country's 1.5 billion population forming a patchwork of 56 recognized ethnic groups, dozens of languages and dialects, and food traditions so varied that the catch-all "Chinese cuisine" barely grazes the surface. Visiting can be a thrilling and bewildering experience. The scale is overwhelming (one time zone spans five natural ones),
This season sees the release of big party-focused cookbooks, like Dan Pelosi's straight-to-the-point Let's Party and Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom's Party People, full of ambitious, themed spreads and tips for setting the mood through tablescapes. We also see books about how to throw less-formal gatherings, such as Hetty Lui McKinnon's Linger, Chelsea Fagan's Having People Over, and Samin Nosrat's Good Things.
We'd be lying if we said that part of the fun of attending an NFL football game was eating. From classic game-day items like hot dogs and nachos to more innovative specialties like hand-crafted sandwiches and decadent desserts, it's enough to burst your budget (and leave you reaching for your stretchy pants) if you go all-in without a plan. And when you take into consideration the fact that a stadium can change up its exact offerings each season,
"The fresh made whole wheat rigatoni with meat sauce is my favorite. I am convinced that no one and no place on earth can make a better antipasto salad with the house vinaigrette. It’s addicting and they’ve ruined me, I can’t order antipasto salad anyplace else, because they’re always lousy by comparison."
Kevin's leadership, creativity, and unwavering dedication to his craft make him the perfect person to carry forward our culinary vision. His ability to blend tradition with innovation ensures that every dish tells a story.
