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.
When Did Water Become “Safe” to Drink?
When did humans first begin drinking water as a beverage? From ancient survival to modern hydration culture, this is the story of water through time.
What Did The Founding Fathers Eat? Colonial Foods That Shaped America
What did they eat in 1776? George Washington entertained guests with elegant roasts. Ordinary families lived on beans, bread, and salted fish. As America celebrates 250 years of Independence, take a delicious step back in time and discover what our nation's founders were really eating.
Matcha’s Zen Ritual Is a New Latte Craze
Matcha is not just a latte trend, it’s a Japanese ritual, philosophy, and cultural treasure now embraced worldwide. Discover its history, tea ceremony traditions, and the modern fascination with this vibrant green tea.
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. >