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.
From Poland to America: The Bagel Debate
From 17th-century Poland to the great New York vs. Montreal debate. Discover the fascinating history of bagels. A chewy, delicious story that spans centuries
The Story Behind the Hawaiian Luau
What do cornbread, grits, maple syrup, and cedar plank salmon have in common? Their stories begin with Indigenous dishes that helped shape American food.
Mushrooms: A 4,000-Year Journey Into Magic and Myths
Discover how mushrooms evolved from ancient royal delicacies and mythical symbols to modern superfoods and scientific powerhouses. A fast, fascinating look at 4,000 years of food, folklore, and medicine.
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. >