Imagine a pastry cobbled together from age-old recipes of French, Viennese, Russian and Polish Jews. A comforting, crumbly cookie filled with sweet, tart, life-affirming indulgence....

My love affair with Japanese green teas left no room for Chinese varieties in my life—until now.

In their quest for the crispest crust and tenderest meat, three grillers follow their dream and construct an outdoor oven.