Food

Barbecue is a summer staple for virtually every American, but for some dedicated enthusiasts, life is a full-time cook-off. In this Foodie feature, we look at American barbecue and the devotees who keep the grill flame lit from July to June.

As the investigation into a salmonella outbreak continues, health officials have yet to find an infected tomato.

Hidden carbon costs suggest that locally produced food may have as much, if not more, of an environmental impact as industrialized farm products.

The recent salmonella outbreak has restaurants, supermarkets and consumers avoiding tomatoes. But is our fear of food warranted?

A nearly obsolete strain of TB crops up among Hispanic immigrants consuming unpasteurized dairy products.

U.S. health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak connected with certain types of tomatoes. So far, people in 16 states are affected.

Our new column is a weekly bite of the gourmet Web. This first edition approaches the aspiring oenophile with ways to learn about wine and enjoy it for less money.

Researchers in Spain found that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, but the reasons are unclear.

The Brits are gobbling up the gray variety of the species for patriotic and environmental reasons as they try to protect their native red squirrels.

Eating Synsepalum dulcificum changes taste sensations for up to an hour or more, and has provoked popular flavor-tripping parties across the United States.

A Slate article arguing that the presence of a local Starbucks can boost trade for independent coffee shops prompts disbelief and angry responses. Does Slate's claim hold up against the evidence?

The fast-food chain aims to be trans fat-free by the end of the year, part of a nationwide trend toward more heart-healthy menus.

Food can be sweet, salty, sour, bitter and—in a relatively new development—umami. Manufacturers and chefs are looking for ways to employ a taste identified only about 100 years ago.

Burger King fired two unnamed employees and cut ties with a security firm after reports they were defaming and spying on a tomato-pickers union.

The fortune cookie’s origins have been traced to 19th-century Japan. That could be one reason why they aren’t popular in China.