food history

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…

Thanksgiving might be over, but pumpkin pie will be present on many Christmas dinner tables this year. The history of this dessert…

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…