Wade Truong

Bear grease is a versatile fat—you can use it for everything from sauteés to confits, and apparently, you can also forecast the weather with it. In addition to its savory and meteorological applications, it makes a mean batch of brownies. Bear grease is somewhat liquid at room temperature, so it can...

Ramen is one of my comfort foods. Whether homemade, from a restaurant, or straight out of a styrofoam cup, the chewy noodles, warm broth, and a combination of toppings dictated by what's in the fridge are as emotionally satisfying as they are calorically. I’ll admit, I have a love for cheap bouillon...

Much like the hot dog, you can pretty much find instant ramen anywhere you go in America. Any grocery store, gas station, or corner market has a pack of ramen somewhere on its shelves. The beauty of instant ramen is its availability, low cost, and ease of preparation. Whether you're a broke student...

Blue catfish are fascinating. There are deep cultural, social, and economic ties associated with eating these whiskered fish. They're still considered by many to be bottom feeders, and unlike salmon, tuna, striped bass, and most commercially available fish, they don’t command a high price point or...