So the name is a mouthful, and not in a good way. But the almonds themselves — yes, cocoa-dusted, thinly dipped and chocolate coated — are quite delicious. The best part is the chocolate, giving flavor to the heartiness of the almond. The second best? The “thinly” part is perfect, not too mu…

CHICAGO — “Are the Chicago people fond of popcorn?” asked a Tribune reporter in an article from Dec. 2, 1883.

LOS ANGELES — Rounds of sliced-thin, pink, white-speckled mortadella are popping up on sandwiches, on charcuterie plates and even in the occasional cocktail in Los Angeles, but it's hard to view any food item depicted in ancient Roman carvings as a flash in the pan. The Italian deli meat tha…

To do your best in an endurance event, such as the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 7, you have to put in the work with ever-longer training runs to build a mileage base.

Two Minnesota companies join forces to make the beer that will be the hit of your game-day gatherings.

CHICAGO — Before I was a food critic for the Chicago Tribune, I spent 15 years writing, cooking and, most importantly, eating as much as I could. To review a restaurant these days, I visit multiple times, read any books that might be helpful, and spend hours crafting a review that is both he…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — January’s storms brought havoc to metropolitan Sacramento, trashing public parks and smashing houses and cars around town. But in the region’s hills, all that rain meant mushrooms, to the joy of foragers such as Tyler Bond.

Thanks to improved taste and texture, it's easier than ever to work alternative meat sources into meals.

Is there anything more satisfying than a wrap?

BALTIMORE — Scott Lanphear wasn’t expecting much of a reaction when he fired off a Facebook post earlier this month about the nonalcoholic cocktails available at Patterson Public House.