The Meaning of Food | Food & Family

There is no closer relationship than kin, and food plays a large part in defining family roles, rules, and traditions.

How has life changed for the Chou family since closing the restaurant they ran for twenty years? » more

Photographer Rick Wong documents a dying breed: the chop suey restaurant. Take a tour. » more

Family treasures come in many forms, and sometimes they’re grown in grandma’s backyard. » more

Enjoy the works of art that some Japanese-American moms make for their preschoolers’ lunch. » more

Take our quiz to see how many food-centered ceremonies you know for welcoming new babies. » more

Does your dog eat fancier food than you do? Explore why we want our pets to have it all. » more