Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
What Is Ceviche? Where Did It Originate?
Who invented ceviche? It wasn't the Spanish. Limes weren't even part of the original recipe. This ancient dish is over 2,000 years old. It takes us from Moche fishermen to Inca kitchens and Japanese-Peruvian chefs.
The Spanish Paella I Grew Up With Was Wrong.
Do you REALLY know Spanish paella? Mentioning chorizo in authentic paella may start an argument in Valencia. So what is authentic paella? Why is the pan itself called a paella?
The Story Behind the Hawaiian Luau
What do cornbread, grits, maple syrup, and cedar plank salmon have in common? Their stories begin with Indigenous dishes that helped shape American food.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
Who Eats What? A Look at Generational Food Trends
What did your generation eat? Discover generational food trends from Boomers to Gen Alpha. See what each generation eats and how food reflects identity and culture.
Here’s Why These Ancient Desserts Survived Thousands of Years.
Honey cake, baklava, and rice pudding are living history. They didn't need refined sugar to become classics. Discover how these timeless desserts survived thousands of years and what they reveal about history and culture.
Avocado History: From Ice Age Fruit to Global Obsession
I eat avocados almost every day, but I had no idea how remarkable their story was. Indigenous peoples in Mexico and Central America transformed a wild fruit into the avocado we know today. Even more surprising, giant Ice Age animals once helped ensure its survival. Discover the Indigenous roots of avocados, the origins of guacamole, the impact of the Spanish conquest, and how an ancient fruit became today's green gold.
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. >