Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. The rhythmic pounding of my late grandma’s century-old mortar and pestle is as familiar to me as any lullaby. The ...

Curry over rice is just the beginning. Here’s how to use the flavorful, ultra-convenient roux cubes in everything from noodle soups to flaky handpies. Although the origins of curry in Japan date back ...