Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
The First Meal of the Day: A History of Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Who decided that? For centuries, people skipped it or delayed it. How and when did breakfast become something we were told we absolutely needed?
The 200-Year History of “Health Food”
Health Food has a 200-year history, from Sylvester Graham and the graham cracker to organic foods and today’s wellness trends.
The Empanada Was Invented on Four Continents at Once
Empanada, samosa, börek, pasty: four cultures independently invented the same brilliant idea. Here's how dough-wrapped meals conquered the world, one continent at a time.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
Medieval Secrets Hidden in “The Forme of Cury” Cookbook
Imagine cooking for a king with no oven, no timers, and no fridge. In 1390, royal chefs did exactly that and left behind a cookbook that still surprises us today.
Afternoon Tea Existed Before the Scone. So What Changed?
Afternoon tea existed long before the scone, yet it’s hard to imagine the ritual without one. I grew up with scones at my grandmother’s tea table in Venezuela, a tradition brought over by my British family. Here’s the curious history of how the scone took over.
The Ancient Chili Sauce That Still Lives in Your Salsa
The Aztec and Maya were making chili sauce grinding chilis, tomatoes, and seeds into fiery sauces centuries ago. Archaeology accounts reveal how these early condiments shaped what we now call salsa.
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. >