Yumday is where food meets memory, culture, curiosity, and joy — through writing, podcasts, and video essays about what we eat and why it matters.

On Chocolate Cake: Comfort, Culture, and a Slice of History

Chocolate cake feels simple. Innocent. Comforting. But once you start paying attention, it carries far more history than we give it credit for. January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day, and in this first episode of Yumday (the podcast!), I follow my craving for chocolate cake — using this food holiday

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