Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
The Covered Wagon Diet: They Ate What??
What did pioneers eat on the prairie? It's what you imagined and more. Discover the food traditions of the Great Plains, including the Indigenous knowledge and contributions that helped people survive. Get a taste of pioneer life with a hearty recipe for beans and cornmeal dumplings.
Peeling Back the Onion About Restaurant Dining: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (& The Stinky)
Have you ever had dinner served before your drinks, been seated next to a sewer grate, or been told a restaurant was closed while diners were still eating inside? Bob has! But restaurant dining is more than a bad night out. Here's a look at what really goes on behind those kitchen doors.
Could GLP-1 Medications Rewrite American Food History?
America spent decades telling us to supersize. Extra fries? Yep! But what happens when millions of people aren't hungry anymore? GLP-1 medications are changing grocery carts, restaurant spending, and possibly the future of American food culture. Could a prescription drug rewrite the history of how we eat?
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
Oaxacan Mole: Discover the Joy of Tradition
When people talk about the soul of Mexican cuisine, they’re often talking about "mole", and nowhere is mole more iconic than in Oaxaca – known as “the land of the seven moles.” Rich, complex, and deeply rooted in local culture, Oaxacan mole has a history that stretches back centuries. I've included a simple leftover-turkey mole that captures centuries of tradition in every bite.
What Did The Founding Fathers Eat? Colonial Foods That Shaped America
What did they eat in 1776? George Washington entertained guests with elegant roasts. Ordinary families lived on beans, bread, and salted fish. As America celebrates 250 years of Independence, take a delicious step back in time and discover what our nation's founders were really eating.
The History of Food in Space: From Squeeze Tubes to Gardens
If you went to the Moon, what would be on the menu? The story of food in space is a fascinating journey of innovation, survival, and human ingenuity. From meat paste squeezed from tubes to lettuce grown in orbit, the quest to feed astronauts has come a long way—and one day, crops may help sustain communities beyond Earth.
What Stories and Secrets Are Hidden in the Foods We Eat?
Every food has a story. Some may surprise you, some are forgotten, and some reveal how closely our cultures are connected. Come explore them with me.
Let’s begin our adventure here. >