Food can shed a great deal of light on a place's culture, and the arepa is no exception. It's an iconic South American street food that has countless preparation methods, and each has its own story.

If you've ever debated the merits of pupusas and arepas, you're not alone. These beloved Latin American staples have similar roots but vastly different executions, making them equally cherished yet ...

An arepa is a small, round sandwich, about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick, made out of cornmeal, salt and water. It can be baked or grilled, and is eaten with meals in Venezuela and Colombia. Depending on ...

Arepas have been a staple in Venezuela for many centuries, and their popularity in the USA appears to be increasing on restaurant and food-truck menus. Might the tasty cornmeal cakes, though, be a ...

To celebrate World Arepa Day on Sept. 8, P.A.N., the most recognized brand of precooked corn flour for making arepas, launched the Arepa P.A.N. Experience 2018 to share their delicious arepas with ...

Arepas, a staple in Venezuela, can now be found all around the world as people emigrate from the country in search of a better life — and bring their recipes with ...

“You just healed my hand with an arepa con queso,” Mirabel Madrigal tells her mother, Julieta, in the movie “Encanto,” while holding a cheesy arepa – a round corn cake. “I healed your hand with love,” ...

These thick corn cakes can be stuffed with cheese, eggs, or meats, and they're a breeze to make at home. Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca ...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — One of the things I look back on most fondly from my time in the US was meeting people ...

"You just healed my hand with an arepa con queso," Mirabel Madrigal tells her mother, Julieta, in the movie "Encanto," while holding a cheesy arepa -- a round corn cake. "I healed your hand with love, ...