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Rafael Tonon

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The Priest Who Resurrected an Island’s Cider Tradition

Father Rui Sousa saw opportunity in the parish orchards.

Armenia's Culinary History Hides in a Museum's Manuscripts

Using rare documents and notebooks, Sonia Tashjian is piecing together the nation's food story.

At This Armenian Restaurant, the Ovens Are Satellite Dishes

The "Sunny Meals" are made with sunshine.

January 4, 2022

The Team Resurrecting Ancient Rome's Favorite Condiment

Making umami inside 2,000-year-old ruins.

The Trailblazing Brazilian Restaurant Serving a Taste of the Amazon

Studying anthropology inspired a husband-wife team to ignore mockery and share their native foods.

Why Winemakers Are Adding Seawater to Their Wines

Vintners are following ancient recipes that call for a healthy pour from the ocean.

December 21, 2020

How Brazilian Chefs Are Using the Fruit That Can Turn Anything Blue

From skin to sourdough, jenipapo blue has become a culinary craze.

December 16, 2019

The Secret to This Brazilian Coffee? Ants Harvest the Beans

The insects' trash is one farmer's treasure.

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How Japanese Immigrants in the Amazon Created a New Cuisine

Native fish sashimi and green papaya pickles provided a taste of home.

December 28, 2018