Comfort food feels like home, warm and familiar, yet the stories behind America's beloved dishes tell tales of migration, ...

Ever wondered why certain foods instantly transport you back to childhood or make you feel safe during tough times? Those ...

How old is your food? Before food was a choice, it was a necessity — the bare minimum only eaten and endured in order to survive. But as creative beings, humans have transformed the means of survival ...

In Venezuela, it’s called Carne Mechada. In the Caribbean, it’s known as Ropa Vieja. The Mexican version goes by the name Carne Deshebrada. In any case, shredded beef is an important component of the ...

Los Angeles has a rich culinary history, due to the waves of immigrants who settled in Southern California and brought their food traditions with them. The restaurants they opened can tell us a lot ...

Humans have been getting food poisoning practically ever since we started eating food. Still, while the first food safety law in the U.S. was established in 1785, the first major food recall wasn't ...

Foodborne illness typically traces back to contaminated meat or greens, but intentional contamination has a grim legacy that stretches across human history — from ancient poisonings to modern malice.