Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what 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.
Food Preservation: How On Earth Did Our Ancestors Keep Food Fresh?
How did people keep food fresh during harsh winters, long voyages, and failed harvests? From icehouses to salt, fermentation, and canning, our ancestors developed ingenious ways to preserve food. Discover how simple survival techniques gave us flavors, traditions, and foods we love today.
Why Do Doughnuts Have Holes?
Who put that hole in the doughnut? How did it change everything? Meet the sailor behind one of America's sweetest food legends. Discover how wartime volunteers comforted soldiers, and learn how a clever machine turned humble fried dough into a national obsession.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
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.
Eggnog: The Untold Story of George Washington’s Drink
A look at colonial eggnog, its ingredients, and how George Washington and early Americans enjoyed this spiked holiday drink from pewter mugs. Learn more about eggnog's roots and why we still love this cozy drink at holidays.
Bizarre Food Origins: How Popular Foods Were Accidentally Invented
What we eat every day has bizarre food origins and backstories. Engineered from moral crusades, medical fads, kitchen accidents, and pure frustration. Discover that these everyday staples have surprisingly strange origins.
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. >