Is it True that Margarine Was Once Dyed Pink?
Examining the claim that margarine, due to dairy industry pressure, was once required to be dyed pink so that nobody could mistake it for butter.| CulinaryLore
It’s tempting to overlook chain restaurants as simple places to stop for a quick meal on a roadtrip, but the chain restaurant is so much more. In many ways, these dependable outposts are pillars of American dining culture, offering reliable meals at affordable prices in comfortable, family-friendly atmospheres. Today, these restaurants serve as nostalgic reminders of the ‘90s and early ‘00s, a factor that is certainly driving some chains’ stunning post-Covid resurgence. Before many of...| VinePair
Examining the claim that margarine, due to dairy industry pressure, was once required to be dyed pink so that nobody could mistake it for butter.| CulinaryLore
Peter Buck was a 35-year-old Yankee with a Ph.D. in physics. Fred Deluca was an Italian American teenager who grew up in a New York City housing project. They lived… The post The Unlikely Duo Behind Subway: A Physicist, a Teenager and a $1,000 Check appeared first on New England Historical Society.| New England Historical Society
Dark Harbour’s geography fostered fishing and dulse industries.| NiCHE
Eric T. Jennings’s Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean shares the rich history behind the plant. In this Q&A, we talk with the author about Edmond Albius’s unique technique of... READ MORE| Yale University Press
How the humble TV dinner changed American life in the mid-20th century.| Mental Floss
Some restaurant chains overcome their hardships and even bankruptcies. Here's several chains that are making a strong comeback.| Daily Meal
I had a more substantive post planned for this week but I took a little detour and so here I am with menus. I started to write about my experience as a tour guide at the Phillips House of Historic New England, as I’m in my second year and I thought it was time for some reflection. …| streetsofsalem
The price of a fresh-caught grouper sandwich is a reflection of many factors including including fishing regulations, ingredient prices, and labor.| Tasting Table
The California ice cream brand Thrifty was in danger after its parent company, Rite-Aid, declared bankruptcy. The co-founders of Monster Energy saved it.| Tasting Table
Food history is typically shrouded in mystery with many claiming to be originators. But Los Angeles' oldest eatery for sure helped create this iconic sandwich.| Chowhound
Real quick Crab Louis can also be written as Crab Louie. I will be using Louis as it is the way I see it written most often. I have been wracking my brain on how and when I first heard of Crab Louis and I got nothing. I definitely knew of the recipe before this … Continue reading The History of Crab Louis or Louie| Quaint Cooking
This is another cake that I did not grow up with nor did either of my parents. Actually, I only came to know about Apricot Nectar Cake in an old 1960s article that mentions a popular cake recipe from a few years back made with nectar. Well that sent my spidey senses a tingling and … Continue reading The History of Apricot Nectar Cake| Quaint Cooking
I did grow up with Chex Party Mix. I remember it being part of early holiday celebrations. I can’t say who brought/made it but I do know it was there. I don’t know how it fell out of favor in my family holidays. I am assuming it was after we moved and my mother started … Continue reading The History of (Chex) Party Mixes| Quaint Cooking
Like many of these recipes I cover on my blog, I did not grow up with Tetrazzini. I know I would see it pop up in magazines and across the internet after Thanksgiving as a way to use up those turke…| Quaint Cooking
McDonald's is releasing a new line of breakfast sandwiches with a tongue-tingling surprise, but this isn't the Golden Arches' first foray into spicy breakfast.| Chowhound
Although Texas and Oklahoma-style chili can be similar in a number of ways, they also have their share of differences that go beyond the obvious.| Food Republic
I’m so thrilled to share that I’ve been asked to join the collective of thirty of the most incredible food writers for a new platform called Scribehound. It’s a place where we can share things we are excited about with people who really love food and words. The comments section is where it is all going to be at, you can contribute to the discussion too, together with all of us.| Emiko Davies
Fried crab claws, a local favorite in its birthplace of Mobile, Alabama, are made with the best part of the crab, which has been battered and fried.| Daily Meal
The official state meat pie of Louisiana, the Natchitoches meat pie, reflects the colorful mix of cultures that are woven together in the history of the region| Food Republic
Dalgona may be having a moment thanks to Squid Game, but this classic candy has a long and cherished history, not to mention it's super easy to make.| Food Republic
Here I am with my annual reminder about how unusual American Thanksgiving is as a national meal. As nations were created from the eighteenth century on, all kinds of readily… The post The Anti-Aristocratic Thanksgiving Meal appeared first on Rachel Laudan.| Rachel Laudan
[A slightly edited version of a piece I originally published on October 31st, 2015] Every year of the fifteen I lived in Mexico I enjoyed seeing graves decorated with flowers,…| Rachel Laudan
If you've tasted both karaage and American fried chicken several times, chances are you've picked up on the differences already. Here is what sets them apart.| The Daily Meal
Plenty of your favorite dishes have unique origins. If you're a fan of fried seafood, especially clams, you should know their invention started with a joke.| The Daily Meal
Ammini Ramachandran passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday 16th August. She was 81. Her evocative, yet meticulous accounts of the vegetarian cuisine of her native Kerala,…| Rachel Laudan
If you have leftover hot dogs, combine them with beans to make a whole new meal. Beanie weenies are a convenient retro staple dating back to World War II.| The Daily Meal
If you've never heard of tomato soup cake, soufflé salad, or bologna cake, then it's likely you haven't heard of these other popular foods from the '50s.| Tasting Table
Huevos Rancheros, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that has inspired poetry, songs, novels. Recipe uses fresh Serrano salsa and crisped potatoes. Saucy!| Adán Medrano
How about trying some exotic flavors in a really simple to make stew? Moroccan lamb tagine with its combination of sweet and savory flavors is one dish that is hard to resist and easy to make. #lamb| Analida's Ethnic Spoon
For a national meal, Thanksgiving is really rather extraordinary. It is not a public event, it is not showy, it is a home-cooked meal of ordinary ingredients shared by the…| Rachel Laudan
In the 1990s, with its booming culture of culinary newsletters, Johan Mathieson's stood out.| Rachel Laudan
A series of vignettes recounting stories of jerk cooking: from slavery-era origins in Jamaica, to the Windrush generation arriving in London.| 1Dish4TheRoad
Tabouleh is a refreshing Middle Eastern salad dish with bulgur wheat, parsley, red onion, tomatoes, lemon juice and mint. A zesty, refreshing parsley salad that is nutritious.| Analida's Ethnic Spoon
Get a comprehensive guide to sushi with all the tips, tricks, and facts you need. Let all your questions answered about this beloved dish! Read more!| Skull Creek Boathouse
Today, we are going over the rich history of brunch, where it started, where it's going, and how we perfected it at Skull Creek Boathouse.| Skull Creek Boathouse
