food history

The Uniquely American Tradition of Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving might be over, but pumpkin pie will be present on many Christmas dinner tables …

Taste of the Philippines: The Banana Ketchup Story A sweet and tangy sauce called banana ketchup is common in Filipino cooking. The …

The Meyer Lemons History – Sweetest Lemon Lemons should be included on the list of the most nutrient-dense foods to eat since …

Even if you’ve never seen the movie Fried Green Tomatoes or the book it’s based on, you probably think of fried green …

History of the American Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, nutritionists and blogs alike constantly tell us. We …

The Cookbook of the USSR Imagine you live in a world where good food is scarce. Every day, you wonder what your …

In Praise of Popcorn: A History Can you imagine going to a movie theater and not getting popcorn? Or, if you decide …

Coconut is one of my favorite flavors, and given the popularity of coconut candy around the world, I’m not alone. Coconuts grow …

Some of us enjoy a pickle as a sandwich side, or chopped up into relish for a hot dog. Some of us …

Sugar, flour, milk, eggs…these are common ingredients for a cake. However, there are all sorts of things you can put in a …

Marshmallows are a necessary ingredient in s’ mores, but they’re also great on top of hot chocolate. Mini marshmallows make frequent appearances …

Pitaya, strawberry pear, or dragon fruit – whatever you call it, this tropical fruit is one of the most unusual fruits out …

The idea of sweet vegetables isn’t too strange for most of us. You’ll find lots of recipes for candied yams, beets, and …

If you love seafood, you probably love crab. It’s succulent, sweet, and usually not-at-all fishy. However, it doesn’t come cheap. Maybe you’ve …

With its cobblestone streets and gorgeous architecture, the city of Brussels  – capital of Belgium – is quite a sight to behold. …

If you live in the South – or even just visited – you’ve tasted grits. The perfect comfort food, this dish of …

Celery, which is often described as “bland,” may actually be the most underrated vegetable. It’s extremely versatile and surprisingly full of nutrients. …

Tootsie Rolls may not be the most popular candy these days, but the chewy chocolate taffy has quite a story. The Tootsie …

Saffron, known for its gorgeous hue and floral/pungent/honeyed flavor profile, is the world’s most valuable spice. While saffron from Iran makes up …

Almond milk has a divided reputation in today’s world. Some see it as a gross hipster trend, others as a life-saver because …