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Black cooks created the feasts that gave the South its reputation for gracious living. “We need to...
Scientists are partnering with brewers to taste test ancient recipes and sip a long-lost past. By Sara...
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...
A few experimental archaeologists are reclaiming recipes from ancient societies. By Keridwen Cornelius Around 2000 B.C., a...
Beer was extremely popular in ancient Mesopotamia. Sipped through straws, it was enjoyed by people from all...
When someone, especially a smart housewife, decides to buy cookware, whether it is anodized or any other...
It is estimated that close to 300 billion liters of tea are drunk each year. This makes...
An 18th-century guide taught Americans how to eat simply but sumptuously. By Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald...
They may not have been hosting a cookout, but they did know how to imbibe and celebrate....
Honor Ceres, the goddess of wheat, with this ancient recipe. Introduction Although Ceres (Greek Demeter) was in...
When the Norse went on raids to other countries, they carried enough provisions for the trip and...
Rationed foods were categorized as either needing red or blue points. Introduction The events on December 7,...
Improved agricultural output and a political climate dedicated to ensuring cheap food led to a dramatic increase...
Do you enjoy sharing a glass of wine with your friends or family members every once in...
Having a healthy kitchen is so important. This is something that everyone is talking about, even in...
Marketers decided to focus on the ‘purity’ of factory food processing – a successful strategy that other...
Ginger root was first cultivated in ancient China, where it was commonly used as a medical treatment....
One of our most common condiments was once very valuable and, until surprisingly recently, used as a...
Some populations of Neanderthals were definitely more carnivorous than others. By Dr. Anna GoldfieldArchaeologist One of the...
The Mongols came into contact with many new foodstuffs and recipes from across Asia. Introduction The diet...
Examining two recent discoveries in goji berry chemistry and shedding light on how and why they are...
Beans were a commonly traded item, very often demanded as tribute from subject tribes and even used...
The artist uses her craft to represent and raise awareness of Asian-American history and identity. Jasmine Cho...
When it’s tough earning to put bread on the table, the best thing to do is look...
How did the Columbian Exchange shape food culture in the modern world? Originally published by Newberry Digital...
The origins of Iraqi cuisine and continued popularity. Mesopotamia (from the Greek, meaning “between two rivers”) was...
If you were lucky enough to exist in the wealthiest sets of society… The “Gilded Age,” a...