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.
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.
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.
