Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
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.
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?
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
Pardon Me – Please! The Annual Presidential Turkey Pardon
The Presidential Turkey Pardon is one of America's quirkier traditions. It is a lighthearted reflection of American politics, giving two pampered turkeys VIP treatment every Thanksgiving. While the custom is rumored to date back to the Lincoln era, it wasn't made official until George H.W. Bush's 1989 ceremony. But what happens to the lucky birds after they are officially pardoned? Learn about the fascinating history and the aftermath of this humorous annual event.
Smoked Salmon’s Tale From Woodhouse to Fine Dining
Smoked salmon may be the main attraction at brunch and cocktail parties. It wasn’t always so fancy. A simple preservation method, refined over centuries, has evolved into one of the world's most iconic luxury foods.
Food Became Movie Magic Through Foley Sound
You’ve been hearing food in movies your entire life and never noticed. Through Foley sound, celery snaps like bones, and melons become a horror movie. Discover how groceries run in Hollywood sounds.
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. >