For tens of thousands of years, the flavor of smoke has been part of our food. It wasn’t planned, it was simply a by-product of humans cooking over open fires. Although, I’m pretty sure it was a ...

The European Union is set to eliminate eight artificial smoke flavorings, including those used in popular products like smoky bacon potato chips, over the next two years due to cancer risk concerns.

Food origins are often undocumented, and that’s a shame, because they have to be a treasure trove of good stories. Kudos to the first person to crack open and swallow a raw oyster or eat a wild ...

Smoked pepper jack from Carr Valley Cheese has a mild, applewood smoked flavor that will be enhanced by melting onto sandwiches or in cheese-focused recipes. (Kimberly L. Jackson) Smoked cheese, like ...