Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
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.
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?
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
Why the Delicious Potato Was Once Feared
The humble Potato was once considered a toxic nightshades, blamed for disease, and rejected on religious grounds. The spud has one of the strangest journeys in food history.
A History of New Year’s Diet Resolutions
Think your New Year’s diet resolutions are new? Nope, the Babylonians, Romans, and medieval fasters were way ahead of us. This fun food-history dive explores how resolutions went from sacred promises and feast-recovery rituals… to calorie counting and carb-shaming.
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.
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. >