Feed Your Curiosity
Journey with me as we discover the stories behind what we eat.
Your Menu Is a Map of Food Migration
What's on the menu? Take a closer look at a list of dishes and you'll find a map of food migration. Discover the surprising journeys hiding in the foods we think we know.
The First Meal of the Day: A History of Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Who decided that? For centuries, people skipped it or delayed it. How and when did breakfast become something we were told we absolutely needed?
The 200-Year History of “Health Food”
Health Food has a 200-year history, from Sylvester Graham and the graham cracker to organic foods and today’s wellness trends.
Connections Hide in Every Historical Bite.
Let’s explore food history, global ingredients, and the ways cultures cook, celebrate, and share food.
The Overlooked African Influence of Many American Foods
Many beloved American dishes trace their roots to African influence, agricultural expertise and culinary traditions, influences that have often gone unrecognized despite traveling across the Atlantic centuries ago. Acknowledging these contributions helps tell a fuller, more accurate story of the American table today.
Edible Poisonous Foods Hidden in Nature
Can you spot edible poisonous foods? Think about it. From fugu and ackee to kidney beans and wild mushrooms, discover the foods that can be deadly when nature’s toxins are left unchecked.
Why the Delicious Potato Was Once Feared
The humble Potato was once considered a toxic nightshades, blamed for disease, and rejected on religious grounds. The spud has one of the strangest journeys in food history.
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. >