Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
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.
What’s Behind the Stairs? A Gilded Age Kitchen Story.
At an 1880s Fifth Avenue dinner, opulence was served upstairs while exhaustion reigned downstairs. Meet the chefs, scullery maids, and forgotten workers who ran a Gilded Age kitchen.
Edible Poisonous Foods Hidden in Nature
Can you spot edible poisonous foods? Think about it. From fugu and ackee to kidney beans and wild mushrooms, discover the foods that can be deadly when nature’s toxins are left unchecked.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
The Ice Cream that Helped Change Public Health
Imagine licking your ice cream from a glass hundreds of strangers had used before you! In Victorian England, the penny lick was a beloved street treat. Tiny, cheap, and dangerously shared. Discover how this simple dessert sparked public health reforms and led to the invention of the ice cream cone.
History of Dietary Fiber: Why Our Ancestors Got More Than We Do
Fiber is everywhere: cereals, bars, supplements, and even social media trends like #fibermaxxing. But surprisingly, our ancestors were probably getting more fiber than we are and never thought about it. So, when did fiber become a thing?
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.
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. >