Food & Culture

Food & Culture deals with how we perceive food in our daily lives and how it can affect us in both positive and negative ways.

Featured Article |  The Ultimate Foodie Quiz

Whether you're a foodie wishing to test your chops or a more plebian diner looking to expand your culinary horizons, dig in to the tantalizing trivia ahead on the Ultimate Foodie Quiz. No napkins required. See more »

5 Extravagant Holiday Meals Out on the Town

5 Extravagant Holiday Meals Out on the Town

If you find yourself traveling this holiday season, or you just don't feel like cooking a full, traditional holiday meal, then pack up the family and set out for one of these delicious restaurants to celebrate instead.

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5 International Holiday Meals

5 International Holiday Meals

We often associate holidays with food. But which food depends on where you live. What do people eat in Japan, Germany and other countries during the holidays?

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Culinary term or military term?

Culinary term or military term?

There are times that the culinary and military worlds collide. Soldiers do have to eat, of course. Can you figure out which of these words you'd use in a kitchen, a mess hall -- or the trenches?

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Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?

Did Marco Polo bring pasta from China?

Where can you find the world's best pasta? The obvious answer is Italy, where the food staple originated. But did the Italians take a culinary cue from the Chinese? Were Marco Polo and Kublai Khan swapping recipes in the 13th century?

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From Tree to Table: International Christmas Food Traditions

From Tree to Table: International Christmas Food Traditions

Different nations have different holiday traditions -- and different Christmas foods. Take this quiz to find out how the world celebrates Christmas with food.

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How to Host a Holiday Potluck

How to Host a Holiday Potluck

With some planning and organization, you can host a holiday potluck that shows your guests' cooking prowess as well as your hospitality to advantage.

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How to Make an Advent Calendar

How to Make an Advent Calendar

Advent calendars make a ceremony of anticipating the big day, and for more than a century, they've added drama and maybe a few surprises to the weeks before Christmas.

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Tales of the Turkey: Catastrophes, Jokes and More

Tales of the Turkey: Catastrophes, Jokes and More

Bringing a 15-pound bird into your house and cooking it for a high-pressure feast can be a recipe for disaster. What are some tips to avoid catastrophe?

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The Ultimate Foodie Quiz

The Ultimate Foodie Quiz

Whether you're a foodie wishing to test your chops or a more plebian diner looking to expand your culinary horizons, dig in to the tantalizing trivia ahead on the Ultimate Foodie Quiz. No napkins required.

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Top 5 Ways to Improve Your Palate

Top 5 Ways to Improve Your Palate

Ever wonder why you hated broccoli as a kid but now eat every spear on your plate? The answer: the evolving palate.

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