Melting Profits Threaten the Ice Cream Man
Inflation and its rising fuel prices have pushed some ice cream truck owners to the brink.
By CHRISTINA MORALES
The Choco Taco, Ice Cream Snack of American Summers, Is Discontinued
A fixture of ice cream trucks and convenience stores is no more after Klondike said it would focus on other products.
By DANIEL VICTOR
The Jewish Deli: An American Tale Told in Pickles and Pastrami
“I’ll Have What She’s Having,” a traveling exhibit on the Jewish delicatessen, looks back at a vibrant institution fueled by immigration and irresistible food.
In a display of history and nostalgia, the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles is memorializing a fading cuisine: the Jewish delicatessen.
By Adam Nagourney
Welcome to Chicago, Hot Dog Town, U.S.A.
Just don’t even think about asking for ketchup.
The standard form of the Chicago hot dog is available at stands all over town and binds the city together.
By ERIC KIM
Recipe: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
The Irresistible Thrill of Kung Pao
Chiles and a sweetened soy-vinegar sauce define the dish, but you can make it a million ways at home.
Flashes of chile heat in a salty, sour, sweet sauce make every bite of kung pao a little thrill.
By GENEVIEVE KO
Recipes: Easy Kung Pao Chicken | Kung Pao Shrimp
Eggplant Five Ways
Gain confidence cooking this summer icon with these essential techniques.
By TEJAL RAO
20 Easy Salads forHot Summer Days
Using vibrant vegetables and fruits at peak freshness is a great way to eat well — and inexpensively — throughout the season.
By Cathy Lo
Cooling Salads for Hot Days
We have scores of recipes to help you avoid the stove.
By SAM SIFTON
19 No-Cook Recipes for a Heat Wave
Forgoing the stove or the oven doesn’t mean missing out on flavor.
By Nikita Richardson
How to Pack the Perfect Beach Cooler
With the right recipes and a few expert tips, a picnic in the sand can be a stress-free treat.
A day at the beach is made all the more enjoyable with a thoughtfully packed cooler full of sandwiches, salads and dips that can withstand a day on ice.
By Naz Deravian
Recipes: Fresh Ranch Dip | Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad | Ham and Jam Sandwiches | Caramelized Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
20 Wines Under $20: Great Summer Values
The selection in stores is a little thin as the global economy has slowed, but plenty of great seasonal bottles are still available.
By ERIC ASIMOV
CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK
Diana Kennedy’s Complicated Relationship With Mexican Cuisine
The brilliant and opinionated author, who died on Sunday, chronicled the recipes and culinary traditions of Mexico. Our critic considers her legacy.
Diana Kennedy, whose 1972 book, “The Cuisines of Mexico” was a breakout hit, helped introduce the diversity of Mexican home cooking to an American and British reading public
By TEJAL RAO
Diana Kennedy, Authority on Mexican Cooking, Dies at 99
Her books taught Americans about the regional nature of the cuisine. Also: “There is always someone who wants to know how to clean an iguana, so why not?”
Diana Kennedy at her home in Mexico in 1989. The Mexican food known to most Americans, she wrote, was a travesty.
By William Grimes