Author Philip Graham, a dyed-in-the-wool lusophile, writes about his love of Lisbon, Portugal, eating sardines with his son, and watching futebol.

Writer Elizabeth Bard moves to Paris and finds far more than just the makings for dinner at her local market.

A little food fiction about the impending ending of a relationship made obvious by—what else?!—a bowl of plums.

In this piece from novelist James Sturz, a man discovers flavors while describing his lover’s mouth as she chews on her hair, laps up yogurt, or kisses him.