Chia seeds, which are from a flowering plant in the mint family, have boomed in popularity over the past few years for their ability to replace gelatin and eggs in vegetarian diets. Originating from Central America, chia seeds can add crunch when...

Farro is a class of wheat berry that has long been in use in Italian cuisine, where it is appreciated for its pleasant chewiness, as well as elsewhere in the Mediterranean. It actually comes in three varieties from three types of wheat — spelt...

Whiskey has been made in Japan since the 1800s. Though influenced by Scotch, it tends to have lighter, more dialed-in flavors. It’s perfectly suited to be drunk neat or on the rocks, but it is most frequently enjoyed in Japan with club soda and...

The Michelada is a Mexican drink combining beer, tomato juice and spices. Similar to the Bloody Mary, but with lager instead of vodka, it is touted as a hangover cure as well as an easy drinking, low-alcohol warm-weather treat...

This Italian cocktail with the straightforward recipe of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari was introduced in Florence, Italy, in 1919 as a stiffer version of the Americano cocktail, which is Campari, sweet vermouth and club soda...

Chicory is a root that has periwinkle flowers in the dandelion family. Its most popular application is a caffeine-free herbal replacement for coffee. The flavor is similar to coffee when brewed. In New Orleans, chicory was added to coffee beans...

Rhubarb, the fruity sour plant that resembles a reddish-pink celery stalk, is best known as the sidekick to strawberries in springtime pies, but this bright vegetable is increasingly being found in beverages and savory dishes as well, adding a...