Culture

Traditional Thanksgiving dishes from roast turkey to pumpkin pie connect Americans to their heritage through shared culinary traditions. Regional variations showcase America's diverse food culture while maintaining the holiday's unifying spirit of gratitude and abundance.

Heritage turkey breeds are experiencing a global culinary revival. From Italian arrosto to Mexican mole, their complex flavors and superior textures—developed through traditional raising methods—have made these historic birds prized ingredients across diverse cuisines.

Dive into oyster flavor profiles—briny Blue Points, sweet Kumamotos, or buttery Malpeques. Learn how salinity and origin shape their taste in this guide to understanding oysters

From raw elegance in France to rich Rockefeller in New Orleans, oysters transform across global cuisines. Each culture's preparation reflects unique traditions and local ingredients—whether simply adorned with lemon, broiled under herbs, or incorporated into complex dishes.

From simple New England boils to intricate Chinese stir-fries and elegant French classics, lobster adapts to culinary traditions worldwide. Each culture transforms this prized crustacean through techniques that showcase their unique cooking philosophy and local ingredients.

Seawater flows into shallow marshes where it evaporates under sun and wind. As salt crystals form on the water's surface, skilled harvesters gently skim them off using special wooden tools, collecting this precious sea salt by hand.