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How Fish Fries Turned a Staple of Black Southern Tradition

After a Southern barbecue winds down and Black families and friends begin to depart, the signs of a satisfying feast are unmistakable. Cast-iron skillets, still warm with remnants of cornmeal, rest on the stove, evidence of a well-enjoyed fried fish feast. Bits of cabbage and carrot linger from the slaw, and empty plastic bags that … Read more

The Most Stunning Carnival Deal with Would possibly Simply Be Pickle on a Stick

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Last year, I spent several evenings at a carnival in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, with my dad and nephews. As we debated between cheese fries and funnel cake, a curious call caught my attention: “Get your pickle on a stick! Pickle on a stick for just three dollars!” The growing queue for this carnival treat … Read more

Tenderheart’ tells one Chinese language-Australian chef’s tales of household, meals, loss and pleasure

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Hetty Lui McKinnon grew up surrounded by the vibrant colors and scents of fresh produce, thanks to her father, a Chinese immigrant working in Australia’s wholesale fruit and vegetable business. This environment deeply influenced her from a young age. Tragedy struck when McKinnon was just 15 years old, with the sudden loss of her father. … Read more

Empowering refugees_ From Chad to El Salvador, WFP fires up clear cooking

Nadifa Ibrahim, a Sudanese refugee living in a camp in eastern Chad, proudly displays her latest household acquisition: a compact gas cylinder and burner. This simple addition has transformed her cooking routine, enabling her to brew strong local tea without needing firewood. “It’s efficient and useful, and we avoid the danger of searching for firewood,” … Read more

The perfect cookbooks of 2023 up to now

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Raised in Kenya by Indian parents, renowned chef and food writer Ravinder Bhogal’s passion for vegetables blossomed early, influenced by her grandfather’s lush garden and the vibrant produce from local women growers. Her new vegetarian cookbook celebrates this passion, asserting that “vegetables are the soul of the kitchen,” offering endless creative possibilities. Among the tempting … Read more