Before mass-produced vegetable oils became common, lard was one of the primary fats used in cooking worldwide. Unlike mo ...

Welch’s Grapelade (essentially grape jelly) was in American soldiers’ mess kits in WWII, after which the PB&J really took off ...

Mazzola Bakery in Carroll Gardens is an old-school, Old World bakery specializing in Sicilian pastries and lard bread, a savory treat reminiscent of a savory panettone.

Lard is practically a swear. No surprise, given that both pig and fat are redeployed as insults. Lard used to work the bakery with dignity, yielding flaky pastry and crisp crusts.

Sandwich lovers may consider it a gourmet snack, especially considering all the amazing ingredients that are stacked in ...

For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try lard bread, which is even more appetizing than it sounds. Mostly found in Brooklyn, it's soon to be found inside us.

Lard bread Brooklyn Bread Café is a newish Italian bakery in Park Slope. The vibe is disconcertingly franchise-like (there’s a second branch at 436 Court ...