Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
One Thousand and One Nights of Hummus
A dish with many traditions! Explore the different flavors of Middle Eastern hummus, from silky Lebanese recipes to warm Turkish variations, with my Syrian-Egyptian family recipe passed down through generations.
The Covered Wagon Diet: They Ate What??
What did pioneers eat on the prairie? It's what you imagined and more. Discover the food traditions of the Great Plains, including the Indigenous knowledge and contributions that helped people survive. Get a taste of pioneer life with a hearty recipe for beans and cornmeal dumplings.
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.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
Following The Smoky Trail of Barbecue History
Discover the ancient origins of barbecue, from fire pits to pitmasters. Explore global BBQ styles, cultural roots, and a classic Kansas City recipe.
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.
This Cheesecake Is Older Than Most Countries
Cheesecake is a treat with a history that spans cultures and trade routes, making it older than some countries. Once consumed by Ancient Greek athletes and Romans this time traveller evolved to many modern variations.
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. >