Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
Once Peasant Food: How Six Humble Staples Became Trendy
There was a time when peasant food like polenta, oats, or offal wasn't trendy. Today? That polenta is served with black truffles, heirloom beans are a gourmet ingredient, and bone marrow is served on tiny pieces of toast. Let's go on a journey through poverty, migration, tradition, and a wee bit of culinary snobbery.
What Did Pirates Really Eat?
What did pirates really eat? Not a Hollywood feasts. Life at sea meant hardtack, salted meat, and whatever fresh food a crew could catch, trade for, or steal. Archaeology from Blackbeard’s ship reveals surprising clues about the real pirate pantry.
Food Aphrodisiacs: The Foods of Love
Did ancient cultures believe figs symbolized fertility? Why did chocolate become a romantic food? And why have humans spent thousands of years searching for love through food aphrodisiacs?
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
The Overlooked African Influence of Many American Foods
Many beloved American dishes trace their roots to African influence, agricultural expertise and culinary traditions, influences that have often gone unrecognized despite traveling across the Atlantic centuries ago. Acknowledging these contributions helps tell a fuller, more accurate story of the American table today.
A Scoop Of History: The Yummy Story of Ice Cream
Few desserts spark as much joy as ice cream. From ancient Persia, China, French courts, and American parlors. Learn how cultures shaped this timeless treat.
How a “Baker” Created the First Restaurant
Restaurants as we know them began with a humble Frenchman in 1765. Learn how Monsieur Boulanger’s soup shop transformed dining forever—and why Madrid’s Botín, founded in 1725, still holds the title of the oldest restaurant in the world.
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. >