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A Woman’s Place: Marie Harel

A Woman’s Place: Marie Harel

In A Woman’s Place, Life & Thyme Senior Editor Stef Ferrari and Contributor Deepi Ahluwalia explore the ways in which women have shaped the world with food, complete with recipes like this one for baked camembert.

The Culinary Paper Trail of Rabelais Books

The Culinary Paper Trail of Rabelais Books

For owners Don and Samantha Lindgren of Rabelais Books in Biddeford, Maine, culinary texts are their bread and butter.

Creativity and Practicality with Chef Nyesha Arrington

Creativity and Practicality with Chef Nyesha Arrington

Los Angeles Chef Nyesha Arrington discusses art, preparation and the importance of purpose in her work as one of the leaders in her community and industry.

Defending the Dehesa

Defending the Dehesa

In Andalusia, Spain, the tradition of raising pigs for prized jamón ibérico requires careful custodians like the ones operating Finca Montefrío.

Corrado Assenza’s Sweet Sicily

Corrado Assenza’s Sweet Sicily

In Sicily, a deep culture of sweet creation is carried on by passionate individuals like Corrado Assenza of Noto’s Caffé Sicilia.

Voices of an Evolving Neighborhood

Voices of an Evolving Neighborhood

In Los Angeles, Valerie Gordon of Valerie Confections guides us through the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood, illuminating its past, present and future finds.

A World of Doughnut Exploration

A World of Doughnut Exploration

A tradition of fried treats in the form of doughnuts can be found all over the world; we explore just a few of these sweet iterations.

Naem: The Art of Fermentation with Sticky Rice

Naem: The Art of Fermentation with Sticky Rice

Chef Jenny Dorsey shares her exploration of naem, a form of meat fermentation common in Thai cooking.

Swedish Education at Skåne-Based Pure Food Camp

Swedish Education at Skåne-Based Pure Food Camp

In Skåne, Sweden, guests of Pure Food Camp are given an immersive education on Swedish food and culture.

The Proof is in the Pudding

The Proof is in the Pudding

The tradition of Turkish pudding in muhallebicis keeps the changing city of Istanbul rooted in its history.

San Francisco’s Sorrel Celebrates the Liberty Duck

San Francisco’s Sorrel Celebrates the Liberty Duck

At Sorrel in San Francisco, Alexander Hong works to ensure the rich history of Sonoma County Farm’s Liberty Duck is on display, and Jennifer Reichardt is on hand to enjoy their mutual labor.

Taro: A Surprising Necessity for Climate Change

Taro: A Surprising Necessity for Climate Change

In Hawaii, climate change is an immediate and growing concern, addressed by recognizing the power of seemingly small indigenous resources, like taro root.

The Los Angeles Babka Scene

The Los Angeles Babka Scene

Tracing the roots of the famous babka pastry through the streets of modern day Los Angeles, we discover a variety of interpretations and traditions.

Bone Deep: Sweet India

Bone Deep: Sweet India

A long tradition of indulgent and delicious sweets, known as mithai, is central to Indian culture and identity.

Summit Enters the Culinary Conversation

Summit Enters the Culinary Conversation

At Summit, entrepreneurs and founders find new ways to incorporate the culinary world into their culture.

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