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A Moment in Time

From Baghdad to Kolkata to sunny Southern California, the story of one Jewish family’s migration across the world is told through the food that keeps the memories alive.

Round Up

Slice of Life

Every issue we do a round up where we ask our readers a question pertaining to the issue. Here, we talk about fruit and spice.

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Swinging Wide Open

An exploration of salt, and its wildly varied meanings, with novelist Monique Truong.

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Tuning In

Korean chef Esu Lee reclaims “fusion” with his culinary explorations, especially at his Paris restaurant, [Jip].

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A Karapincha Grows in Los Angeles

The arborous influence of South Asians in neighborhoods across the city.

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Foraging Home

A chef’s bike ride leads to discovery and reclamation.

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For the Love of Li Hing Mui

Talking story with Honolulu’s “local kine” sherbert chef about one of Hawai‘i’s most distinct flavors.

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Why My Shawarma Isn’t Your Shawarma

The migrations of shawarma from trade to adaptations in new lands.

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Et cetera

For Vân Vân, a Vietnamese spice company, leaving things open-ended is where everything begins.

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The Mystery Spice

How the discovery of an unexpected element in a familiar family dish makes it impossible to replicate.