China’s defeat by the British in the 19th century Opium Wars led to a view of China “as a poor country,” Ray said. Racist myths that Chinese people and their cuisine were strange and dirty persisted ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An iconic Lehigh Valley business — known for its tasty cheesesteaks and hot dogs — is finding new life in Allentown. The Brass Rail, a family-run, full-service restaurant that closed ...

“I like to make more than I need because the leftovers are great,” says the chef. “Pull the chicken off the bone, and toss it with spaghetti" Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial Assistant of PEOPLE's food ...

Bring ¾ cup of the water to a gentle simmer. Whisk in the salt and brown sugar until fully dissolved. Add the bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns. Remove from heat, then whisk in the remaining 2¼ cups ...

The Brass Monkey, a fixture of Ottawa’s live music scene, has shut its doors for good, ending a 15-year run that brought a profusion of punk and metal bands to the basement of a suburban strip mall in ...

Earthy and slightly bitter, Brussels sprouts resemble miniature cabbages. If your first thought at the mention of the vegetable is, “Eww, gross!” I imagine it’s only because the last time you tried ...

Nearly 11 years ago, when my husband and I returned home from the hospital with our baby in tow, a few things became clear almost immediately: Our son hated the baby carrier, slept only on another ...

Melissa Clark’s braised pork shoulder with tomatoes, lemons and olives rises to the occasion without much fuss. By Melissa Clark “Pork shoulder is so easy, it’s almost like cheating,” my friend Zoe ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Brass instrument, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error in a quote from band member Kristen Albert. When QuintEssentially Brass was founded in 2009, its ...