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The Enslaved Man Who Taught Jack Daniel How To Make Whiskey

How Fawn Weaver made sure people knew the story of Nearest Green.

When Celery Was More Expensive Than Caviar

People thought it had magical powers.

The Enslaved Chefs At Monticello Who Created American Cuisine

The half-French, half-Virginian food at Thomas Jefferson's plantation.

The Last Big Mac In Iceland
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And the world's oldest edible ham, in Smithfield, Virginia.

How Dr. Jessica B. Harris Redefined American Food

The work of Dr. Jessica B. Harris has redefined the mainstream history of American food. Now a Netflix adaptation of her book has brought her scholarship to a whole new audience.

Reconsider The Lobster

Lobsters have been a mystery to scientists and fishermen for years. Researchers have puzzled over how to determine their age, and how they reproduce. This week we look for answers.