Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
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?
Want to Live Longer? The History Behind the Blue Zones Diet
What do Okinawan sweet potatoes, Sardinian minestrone, and Costa Rican beans have in common? Learn the history of the five original Blue Zones, where traditional food, community, and everyday habits offer clues to healthy aging.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
Sipping and Savouring an Indian Afternoon Tea
Step into the world of Indian Afternoon Tea. A fusion of tradition and taste. Steaming chai, spiced snacks, and sweet treats transforms a British ritual into a uniquely flavorful Indian experience.
The Margarita Was Never Invented. How Did It Take Over the World?
Who really invented the Margarita? The answer is always contested… and will always be. From Aztec agave to Cinco de Mayo, this is the drink that conquered the world. Salud!
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. >