Early Neolithic salt production dates to approximately 6,000 BCE. Introduction Salt, also referred to as table salt...
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Pepper cultivation began thousands of years ago in India, where it was native. Introduction Since antiquity, pepper has always...
The spice trade ushered in an age of European domination and colonialism in the East. Introduction The spice...
One priority is reducing the risk of diseases’ jumping from animals to humans and understanding how human...
An interview with Professor Jon Keune about his new book, Shared Devotion, Shared Food: Equality and the...
Millets can be the wonder crop providing food, nutrition and livelihood security. Introduction “There is a marked...
For years, a dangerous salmonella strain has sickened thousands and continues to spread through the chicken industry....
Traditional wisdom about processing and preserving food has been handed down for many generations in India. Abstract...
Our food is increasingly implicated in such major killers as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure,...
The cuisine of India has been considered one of the world’s most diverse cuisines. Introduction The cuisine of...
The U.S. is missing an economic and environmental opportunity by not working to scale up organic production....
We find a vast range of their artistic representations in frescos, vase paintings, and sculptures. Introduction Sacred...
Bored with banana bread? Whip up a classical feast with nine recipes from ancient Greece and Rome....
The Roman writer Pliny the Elder (23-79 CE) was the first to describe cloves in the West....
For a lot of people some of their best memories, or favorite traditions include the food that...
The FDA has largely lost its ability to regulate the myriad pills, powders, and potions that promise...
While they weren’t living through a pandemic, citizens of ancient Pompeii weren’t strangers to societal stress. Introduction...
Candy is one of the world’s most commonly loved treats and there is no doubt that it...
High prices and low incomes prevent 4 in 10 people worldwide from buying enough nutritious foods for...
Showing how small changes can make a significant difference. Introduction Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard...
An economist explains what it would cost to give SNAP benefits to all Americans in households earning...
Farmers markets aren’t just for yuppies – they are increasingly serving customers at all social and economic...
Chef Scott and Major Cohen walk through ideal food pairings for coffee types. Presentation by sbxfs2010 From...
So what’s the story behind this tasty pastry? This is what you never knew about coffee cake....
These efforts are growing due to the coronavirus pandemic. They involve partnerships with school districts, food banks...
Many people are buying groceries, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, pet food, and other supplies online in the...
Black cooks created the feasts that gave the South its reputation for gracious living. “We need to...
Christmas Pudding as we know it is a Victorian innovation. Introduction Christmas Pudding is when the British...
The origin of the mince pies can be traced back to the thirteenth century during the Crusades....
Ancient Roman cuisine enthusiasts answer your burning questions. If you were to sit down for a meal...