White bread, sandwiches, masa, tacos

A brief social history of white bread

According to Aaron Bobrow-Strain, as late as the 1890s, 90% of bread was baked by hand. By the turn of the century, only 10% was made in small bakeries.

11 min

The greatest thing since sliced bread? The grilled cheese sandwich

From quesadillas to a croque monsieur, versions of grilled cheese can be found around the world in most cultures that embrace dairy.

6 min

Nothing upsetting about these sandwich riffs

What do you get when you cross an irreverent wordsmith with a curious and opinionated chef? Tyler Kord . Kord’s No. 7 sub shops in Fort Greene, Brooklyn have closed. But his...

13 min

What goes into an ‘Evan Kleiman’ or ‘Ira Glass’ sandwich at LA’s Wax Paper?

As cooking fatigue has set in, it’s still possible to tinker in the kitchen without turning on the oven. Why reach for mayo instead of mustard? What’s the perfect way to...

8 min

Modern masa: the foundation of every good corn tortilla

Tortilla Tournament judge Gustavo Arellano sits down with Jorge Gaviria of Masienda , who imports heirloom corn varieties from Mexico.

10 min

America’s regional tacos, from Cajun to crispy hardshell

José R. Ralat is the Taco Editor of Texas Monthly. His coveted job is to eat as many tacos as he can get his hands on. He discusses different variations across the country,...

9 min

A brief social history of white bread

The greatest thing since sliced bread? The grilled cheese sandwich

Nothing upsetting about these sandwich riffs

What goes into an ‘Evan Kleiman’ or ‘Ira Glass’ sandwich at LA’s Wax Paper?

Modern masa: the foundation of every good corn tortilla

America’s regional tacos, from Cajun to crispy hardshell

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