Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
Southern Comfort Food: A Rich Culinary History of Odds and Ends
Alabama’s mysterious Jubilee to Mississippi’s Kool-Aid pickles and slugburgers, Southern comfort food is full of fascinating stories. Explore traditions, celebrations, and culinary oddities that shaped the South’s food culture.
Why Do We Celebrate with Sweets?
Why do we celebrate with sweets? Discover the intriguing history and cultural meaning behind sugar, from Mexican sugar skulls and Chinese tang yuan to Indian mithai, baklava, and Japanese wagashi.
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.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
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.
Edible Birds: A History of Which Birds Humans Have Eaten
Here's that fact: In the 1800s, Americans ate robin pie. Yes,THAT robin! The one in your backyard. It was so popular it took a federal law to stop it. Here's the strange, delicious story of birds of a feather we love to eat.
Eat, Light, Celebrate: Why Chanukah Is the Fried Food Holiday!
Chanukah is a celebration of light, but it’s also a celebration of flavor. The festival foods we enjoy today tell a story that spans across continents and centuries of culture. Learn about the history and customs of this Jewish holiday. I've included a recipe for a traditional Middle Eastern treat.
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. >