Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
The Pies We Know as “American” Have Unexpected Origins
Each slice of Thanksgiving pie evokes history, tradition, and shared family memories. Uncover the journey of these beloved holiday treats. From their ancient beginnings to their place on your table, discover the heartwarming story of how they bring generations together.
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.
The Hidden Food Strategy That Helped Conquer the World
The largest empire in history wasn’t built on weapons, but on a hidden food strategy. Genghis Khan’s Mongol army had no supply chains, no grain wagons, and no traditional logistics. They survived on high-protein, ultra-portable rations. This method allowed them to move three times faster than their enemies.
How Exotic Spices Redrew the World Map
Exotic spices play a significant role in our dishes, and yet we often overlook their rich and extensive history. Thanks to the trade routes, tastes and palates have changed worldwide. Let’s explore how spices have shaped our eating habits over time.
Gastrodiplomacy: Why Chefs Are Running Foreign Policy
Before treaties were signed and alliances sealed, there was that meal. Gastrodiplomacy is the art of using food as a tool of geopolitical influence. This is one of history's oldest, most underestimated strategies. Discover how chefs have a say in world affairs.
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. >