Hot Soba Soup with Soft Boiled Egg
Soba is a thin buckwheat noodle used in both cold and hot dishes in Japan. In this recipe, we serve it hot with an easy-to-make dashi soup base topped with a soft boiled egg.
Allison Sosna’s Healthy Appetite to Help
In Washington D.C., chef and nutrition expert Allison Sosna helps World Central Kitchen set new standards for nutritional cognizance in disaster relief.
In Mid-century Bombay, Aunty Bars Answer a Call for Alcohol
In mid-century Bombay, a group of women found a way around India’s own prohibition with a string of speakeasies.
Cascara Unmasked
A close relative of coffee, cascara proves to be versatile and satisfying in its own right, as demonstrated in these recipes and at contemporary cafés.
Farms Hope to Glean a Solution to Food Waste and Insecurity
Revisiting the ancient practice of gleaning, complex agricultural systems may hold a viable solution to food security and waste.
Before Coca, There Was Coffee
In Colombia, the coffee world works to restore a peaceful identity to their country and rewrite a commonly held narrative.
Salep Staves Off Cold and Prepares to Go Global
In Istanbul and beyond, salep, a traditional cold weather drink with a complex ingredient list, is poised for a global introduction.
Making a Gujarati Meal With Mami
In India, Life & Thyme contributor Virali Dave explores the significance of female home-cooking, and learns a few key lessons in the kitchen along the way.
Transcript: The Modernization of Chinese Culture in L.A.
In Los Angeles’ Chinatown, Life & Thyme recently hosted a panel at Steep L.A. to discuss modern Chinese food with renowned chefs, journalists and filmmakers.
Turkish Cypriot Cuisine Represents and Inspires
Turkish Cypriot cuisine evidences a deeply complex history, while being represented on modern tables in simple iterations.
Chinese New Year 101: The Year of the Rat
Four industry professionals in Los Angeles share bits of history, personal traditions—and a fair share of superstitions—related to the Chinese New Year, one of the most important holidays in China.
Are Alternatives Appropriate?
In the ever-expanding U.S. wellness industry, the appropriation practices and ideology can lead to a devaluing of culture and a scarcity of ingredients.