The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your ...

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ranch dressing, and Cheez Whiz—these are just a few of the classic American foods that have become synonymous with American culture. However, what might be a ...

I know the rest of the world loves to poke fun at American food culture. I'll admit some of our food is a little weird, but where else can you get a large iced coffee any day of the year or the ...

From paintings celebrating a Land of Plenty, to cookbooks championing political causes, there’s a lot to chew on in American food history. Exhibition curator Kaleigh Pisani, curator of collections and ...

American food has always traveled well. Built on comfort, bold flavors, and immigrant influence, many classic dishes have ...

On the Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 episode of The Excerpt podcast: From lobster rolls to Vietnamese Tex-Mex fusion, American cuisine is challenging to define. British food writer Felicity Cloake, author of ...

Delis hold a cherished place in the tapestry of American culture, tracing their origins to Jewish immigrants who arrived in the U.S. in the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. It didn’t take long for ...

The only moment TiAnna Yeldell has to herself is when she’s sleeping, and that doesn’t happen much. The 44-year-old single mom of three works 80-hour weeks to provide for her children, ages 8, 14, and ...

The United States is known as a great melting of people, food and culture. In major cities across the country like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, people can find nearly any cuisine that fits their ...

The hummus at Hamsa, a restaurant featuring Israeli cuisine in Rice Village. Itai Ben Eli and Itamar Levy were named semifinalist nominees for the 2025 James Beard Awards. Thirteen Houston-area ...

Food, history, and culture -- Foodstuffs -- Food preparation, preservation and storage -- Food customs -- Food and religion -- Concepts of diet and nutrition This, the first, in-depth survey of Native ...