At the turn of the 20th century, a self-taught caterer in Columbia gained national acclaim with her sought-after biscuit recipe.... more

Missouri’s Ozark Mountains are known for their lush wilderness and popular tourist destinations. But what about the food? Like much... more

In 1948, Phillip Sollomi debuted an Italian vinaigrette at his Kansas City fried chicken restaurant, the Wishbone. An immediate hit,... more

Missouri is home to more black walnut trees than any other place in the world. Its wild nature and distinct... more

Is there any other regional pizza in the country that elicits as much debate and shame as St. Louis-style? A... more

Chillicothe, Missouri, has an unusual claim to fame: It’s the town where sliced bread first debuted back in 1928. But... more

The St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904 forever changed modern American cuisine — popularizing foods like the ice cream cone,... more

No Midwestern cookout is complete without a delicious chili or dip simmering in a Crock-Pot. But when the device was... more

George Washington Carver is slotted in American history lessons as "the peanut guy." But this Missourian gave us biofuels, food... more

Missouri claims the creation of two iconic, innovative Chinese dishes — but Springfield cashew chicken and the St. Paul sandwich... more