W Journal
Whetstone Media Pre-seed Funding Announcement
Whetstone Media—a Black-owned multiplatform company—raises $1.3 million to advance Black, Indigenous, and female voices in the food industry.
Chapati’s Other Identity
For many in East Africa, this Indian bread is more than just a food—it’s a cultural touchstone.
Hummus and Gentrification in Jaffa
Abu Hassan restaurant’s Palestinian hummus is the taste of national survival.
Comfort and History in Chicken Chop
In Malaysia and Singapore, this Hainanese dish represents both nostalgia and migration.
Stamppot Snijbonen with Opa
For one writer, eating and learning about a traditional Dutch New Year’s meal is a way to keep her grandfather present.
Almond Fruits—A Repository For Memories
Known simply as ‘fruit,’ in Lagos, these tart treats picked straight from state-planted trees were an integral part of one writer’s school days.
A Lesson in Food Origins from an Italian Prawn
Sicilian fishers work to balance sustainability concerns and the draw of traditional foods.
Snacks to Remember
Students from literacy organization 826 Valencia share writing about foods that stick in their memories.
The Spirits of the Andes
In Peru, distillers, winemakers and brewers are using local ingredients and a modern sensibility to preserve drinking tradition.
Nairobi Food of Change
In an ever-growing city, international cuisines, traditional dishes and environmental concerns find a harmonious balance.
Whose Arepa Is it Anyway?
With ties to North Africa and Sephardic Jews from Spain, this egg-filled street food is distinctly Colombian.
Long-Distance Haitian Cooking
From Haiti to Canada and through a pandemic, a family finds a way to keep food traditions alive.
Recipes for a More Just World
Students at 826 Valencia’s Mission Bay Center share the ingredients they think can make life better.
An Ode to Dulce de Leche
For a Chilean-Canadian, the sweet stuff is a connection to self and history.
Chasing Massaman
The globally popular Thai dish originated elsewhere but plays a role in the country’s ongoing efforts to define Thai-ness.
‘It’s Everyone’s Thing’: A Tale of Sugar and Community
Vermont maple syrup proves that terroir isn’t just for wine, coffee or chocolate.
Behind Boerewors
This sausage tells the story of South Africa’s colonization.
Creative Recipes for a Just World
Students from 826 Valencia, a literacy organization in San Francisco, share their formulas.
Kebab Means ‘Suya’ In Lagos
There is an established culture of consuming and making kebabs in Lagos. It began decades ago, and even amid challenges, it doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.
The Rose Cookie Through the Lens of Colonialism
A fried confection with iterations around the world seems an unlikely colonizer. We take a look at this treat and how it spread.